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Farmhouse rugs bring the relaxed, lived-in look of a country home to any room, with faded patterns, natural textures and colors that work with wood, white walls and vintage furniture. This collection holds 700 farmhouse area rugs and runners, including more than 500 distressed designs, more than 100 jute and jute blend rugs, and practical polypropylene and nylon blend rugs for busy rooms. Sizes run from 2x3 accent rugs to 10x14 room-size rugs, with prices from about $59. Whether you are furnishing a modern farmhouse living room or a country kitchen, you will find a rug that fits.
What Makes a Rug Farmhouse Style?
A farmhouse style rug looks comfortable and a little worn in, never too formal or too new. Most share a few traits:
A faded or distressed finish. Classic medallion, floral and geometric patterns are washed back so they look like a rug that has been in the family for years. Distressed designs make up most of this collection.
Natural texture. Jute, cotton and flat-woven rugs add the handmade, rustic feel that farmhouse rooms are known for.
Easygoing color. Soft blues, sage greens, faded reds, greys, beiges and natural tones sit well with shiplap, reclaimed wood and painted furniture.
Simple, practical patterns. Stripes, solids and plain borders feel at home in mudrooms, kitchens and entryways.
Rustic farmhouse rugs lean into rough texture and natural fibers. Modern farmhouse rugs keep the faded look but use cleaner lines, lighter colors and abstract or geometric patterns.
Farmhouse Rugs for the Living Room
The living room is where most people start, and almost 560 rugs in this collection are suggested for it. A good farmhouse living room rug anchors the seating area and softens hard floors without taking over the room.
Choosing a Living Room Farmhouse Rug
Start with size. In most living rooms an 8x10 rug lets the front legs of the sofa and chairs rest on it, which pulls the seating together. In a large or open-plan room, step up to a 9x12 or 10x14 farmhouse area rug. Then choose the look: a distressed medallion rug in faded blue or red gives a traditional country feel, while an abstract or geometric rug in grey, ivory or beige suits modern farmhouse rugs for living room spaces with clean-lined furniture.
Layering Texture in the Living Room
Farmhouse rooms often mix textures. A flat jute rug under a coffee table, or a soft, low-pile distressed rug in front of the sofa, adds warmth next to leather, linen and wood. For a family room with kids or pets, a polypropylene or nylon blend rug is easier to keep clean. Browse more options in living room rugs.
Shop Farmhouse Area Rugs by Style
Distressed and Vintage-Look Farmhouse Rugs
More than 500 rugs here are distressed. These take traditional and oriental designs, especially medallions, and fade them so the pattern looks softly worn. They are the easiest way to get a collected, vintage farmhouse look. See more in distressed rugs and vintage rugs.
Modern Farmhouse Rugs
Nearly 200 rugs are tagged modern, and more than 130 contemporary. Look for abstract patterns, simple stripes and solids in light, neutral colors. These suit modern farmhouse area rugs in rooms with black metal fixtures, white walls and pale wood.
Traditional and Transitional Farmhouse Rugs
About 120 rugs are transitional and about 90 are traditional, with medallion, floral and border designs. They suit a country house with antique furniture or a dining room with a farmhouse table. Shop more in traditional rugs.
Farmhouse Rugs with a Boho Touch
Farmhouse and boho styles overlap, and more than 80 rugs here have a bohemian feel. If you want looser patterns and more color, browse boho rugs.
Farmhouse Rugs by Material
Jute and Natural Fibers
Sixty rugs are jute and more than 40 are jute blends. Jute is a natural plant fiber with a coarse, earthy texture that defines rustic farmhouse rugs. It is best in dry, lower-traffic rooms such as living rooms and bedrooms, since it does not like moisture. Shop more in jute and sisal rugs.
Polypropylene, Nylon and Polyester
Synthetic fibers make up most of the collection. Polypropylene and polypropylene blend rugs resist moisture and stains, nylon blend rugs stand up to heavy foot traffic, and polyester rugs are soft and hold color well. These are practical choices for kitchens, dining rooms and entryways. More than 350 rugs are tagged pet friendly.
Cotton and Wool
Cotton and cotton blend rugs are often flat woven and light, with a casual, handmade look. Wool and wool blend rugs are soft, warm and naturally resilient, a good fit for bedrooms. Thirteen rugs in the collection are washable; see more in washable rugs.
Farmhouse Rugs for the Kitchen, Entryway and Bedroom
Kitchen. Close to 90 rugs are suggested for kitchens. A farmhouse kitchen runner in a polypropylene or nylon blend handles spills and foot traffic between the sink and stove.
Entryway and hallway. More than 140 runners are included, many suggested for entryways and stairs. A distressed pattern hides dirt tracked in from outside. Browse all runner rugs.
Bedroom and dining room. Most rugs are also suggested for bedrooms and dining rooms. In the bedroom, a soft wool blend or polyester rug feels good underfoot. Under a farmhouse dining table, choose a rug large enough that chairs stay on it when pulled out.
Porch and patio. Seventy rugs are rated for indoor and outdoor use, so a covered porch can share the same country look.
What Size Farmhouse Rug Do You Need?
Farmhouse rugs come in 2x3, 3x5, 4x6, 5x8, 6x9, 8x10, 9x12 and 10x14 sizes, plus 2x8 and longer runners, and a few round rugs. Sizes are approximate, so check each listing for exact dimensions.
Room or use
Recommended size
Kitchen sink, back door or mudroom
2x3 or 3x5
Entryway or bedside
3x5 or 4x6
Small living room or reading nook
5x8 or 6x9
Standard living room or queen bed
8x10
Large living room, dining table or king bed
9x12
Open-plan great room
10x14
Hallway, kitchen galley or stairs
2x8 runner
The 8x10 is the most common room size in this collection. See more in 8x10 rugs and 9x12 rugs.
Caring for a Farmhouse Rug
Vacuum regularly, and turn off the beater bar for jute and wool. Blot spills right away with a clean cloth instead of rubbing. Keep jute dry: spot clean with as little water as possible and let it air dry fully. Polypropylene and nylon blend rugs are the easiest to clean and can take light spot cleaning with mild soap and water. Rotate any rug every few months so sun and traffic wear it evenly, and use a rug pad on hard floors to stop slipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of rug goes with farmhouse decor?
Rugs with a faded or distressed pattern, a natural texture or a simple stripe go best with farmhouse decor. Distressed medallion rugs give a vintage country look, jute rugs add rustic texture, and light abstract or solid rugs suit modern farmhouse rooms. Soft blues, greens, greys and natural tones work with wood and white walls.
What size farmhouse rug is best for a living room?
An 8x10 rug suits most living rooms, letting the front legs of your sofa and chairs sit on the rug. For a large or open-plan room, choose a 9x12 or 10x14 farmhouse area rug. In a small living room, a 5x8 or 6x9 rug in front of the sofa works well.
What is the difference between rustic and modern farmhouse rugs?
Rustic farmhouse rugs lean on natural fibers, rough texture and warm, earthy colors, such as jute and flat-woven cotton. Modern farmhouse rugs keep the relaxed, faded feel but use lighter neutrals, cleaner lines and abstract or geometric patterns. Both work with wood furniture; modern farmhouse pairs better with black metal and white walls.
Are farmhouse rugs good for kitchens?
Yes, if you choose the right material. A polypropylene or nylon blend farmhouse rug handles spills and heavy traffic better than jute or wool. A 2x3 rug fits in front of the sink, and a 2x8 runner covers a galley kitchen. Distressed patterns also help hide crumbs and everyday marks.
Are farmhouse rugs pet friendly?
Many are. More than 350 rugs in this collection are tagged pet friendly, mostly low-pile synthetic rugs in polypropylene, nylon blend and polyester. Their distressed patterns hide fur and small stains, and the low pile is easy to vacuum. Jute is less suited to homes with pets that have accidents.
Do you have washable farmhouse rugs?
Yes. Thirteen rugs in this collection are washable, a handy option for kitchens, mudrooms and homes with kids or pets. For a wider range of washable designs in more styles and sizes, browse our washable rugs collection.
Why Buy Farmhouse Rugs from RugKnots
We have been sourcing rugs since 1987, and each farmhouse rug listing shows its material, construction and size so you can compare them easily. Shipping is free on all orders in the contiguous US, and returns are free for 30 days. Finish the look with a rug pad to keep your new rug flat and in place.
