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A navy rug brings deep, steady color to a room without the weight of black or the brightness of royal blue. This collection holds more than 240 navy rugs and runners, from wool area rugs and hand-tufted designs to easy-care machine-made rugs in polypropylene and polyester. You will find navy blue rugs in traditional medallion, geometric, striped and floral patterns, in sizes from small 2x3 accent rugs up to 10x13 room-size rugs, priced from about $69. If you want a lighter or brighter shade, browse the wider range of blue rugs.
What Makes a Navy Rug Work in a Room
Navy is a dark, slightly muted blue. On a rug it behaves like a neutral: it grounds furniture, hides everyday dirt better than ivory or beige, and pairs easily with wood floors, white walls and most upholstery. A few things set a good navy area rug apart:
The amount of navy. A solid navy rug or a navy field with a light border reads as calm and tailored. A navy rug with an ivory, red or gold pattern adds more movement.
The material. Wool takes dye deeply, so navy wool looks rich and slightly variable. Polypropylene and polyester hold color evenly and resist fading.
The pattern scale. Large medallions suit big rooms; small geometric or striped repeats suit smaller spaces and runners.
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Navy Wool Rugs
More than half of this collection is wool, with more again in wool blends. A navy wool rug is soft underfoot, springs back after foot traffic and wears well for years. Most of the wool rugs here are hand-tufted or hand-woven, and a small number are hand-knotted. See the full range of wool rugs for more colors.
Polypropylene, Polyester and Nylon Blends
Machine-made navy rugs in polypropylene, polyester and nylon blends are the practical choice for busy homes. They are lighter, cost less, and shrug off spills more easily than natural fibers. Many are tagged pet friendly, and a handful are washable.
Navy Cotton and Jute Rugs
A few navy rugs use cotton blends or jute. A navy jute rug or a cotton blend rug has a more casual, textured look that suits farmhouse, coastal and boho rooms.
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Traditional and Oriental Navy Rugs
Navy is a classic ground color for medallion and floral designs. A navy oriental rug with red, ivory and gold detailing suits a formal living room or dining room. Browse more in oriental rugs.
Contemporary and Geometric Navy Rugs
Contemporary and transitional designs make up a large share of the collection: geometric grids, ikat, abstract and zig zag patterns, and a few check and plaid-style designs. These work in modern living rooms, offices and bedrooms.
Striped, Maritime and Bohemian Navy Rugs
Navy and white stripes and maritime-inspired designs give a crisp coastal feel. Bohemian and southwestern navy rugs mix navy with warmer tones such as rust, orange and cream for a layered, relaxed look.
Solid Navy Rugs
A solid navy blue rug lets patterned pillows, curtains or art take the lead. It is also the easiest navy rug to pair with a patterned sofa.
Navy Outdoor Rugs and Runners
Close to 40 rugs in this collection are made for indoor and outdoor use, so you can carry navy onto a covered patio, porch or deck. Pair them with our other outdoor rugs. For hallways, kitchens and stairs, the collection includes navy blue runner rugs, mostly around 2x8, with a few longer 2x10 and 2x12 lengths. See all runner rugs for more options.
What Size Navy Rug Do You Need?
The most common navy rug sizes here are 2x3, 5x8, 8x10 and 4x6, with 9x12 and 10x13 sizes for larger rooms. Sizes are listed as buckets, so an 8x10 rug may measure a few inches over or under. Use the table as a starting point.
Navy pairs well with white, cream and light gray walls, warm wood floors, brass and gold accents, and greens. For contrast, look for navy and cream, navy and red, or navy and orange colorways. For a softer feel, navy and pink or navy and green works well in bedrooms. In a living room, a navy area rug under a light sofa adds depth; under a dark sofa, choose a navy rug with a lighter pattern so the two do not blend together.
Care depends on the fiber. Vacuum weekly without a beater bar on wool and hand-tufted rugs. Blot spills right away with a clean white cloth and cool water; do not rub. Wool can be spot cleaned with a mild wool-safe detergent and should be professionally cleaned every year or two. Polypropylene and polyester navy rugs can usually be spot cleaned with mild soap and water. Rotate the rug every few months so sun and foot traffic fade and wear it evenly, and use a rug pad on hard floors to stop it slipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color rug goes with a navy blue couch?
A rug that is lighter than the couch works best, so the sofa does not disappear into the floor. Ivory, cream and light gray rugs give clean contrast. If you want navy in the rug too, choose a navy rug with plenty of ivory or gold in the pattern rather than a solid navy, so the two pieces stay distinct.
Is a navy rug a good choice for a high-traffic room?
Yes. Navy hides dirt, footprints and small stains much better than light rugs, which makes it a practical color for living rooms, dining rooms and entryways. Choose wool for long wear and spring-back, or a polypropylene or nylon blend if you want a rug that is easy to spot clean.
What colors go with a navy rug?
Navy works with white, cream, beige and gray as neutrals, and with gold, brass, rust, orange, red, pink and green as accents. Warm wood floors and furniture balance navy's cool tone. Navy and white is crisp and coastal, navy and red is traditional, and navy and green feels calm and natural.
What size navy area rug do I need for a living room?
Most living rooms take an 8x10 rug, which lets the front legs of the sofa and chairs sit on it. For a larger or open-plan room, choose a 9x12 or 10x13 rug. A 5x8 rug suits a small living room or a seating area where furniture sits around the rug rather than on it.
Do you have navy outdoor rugs?
Yes. Close to 40 navy rugs in this collection are rated for indoor and outdoor use, so they can go on a covered patio, porch or deck. They are made from synthetic fibers that handle moisture and sun better than wool. Our full outdoor rug collection has more colors and sizes.
Will a navy rug fade in the sun?
Any dyed rug can fade in strong direct sunlight over time. Synthetic fibers like polypropylene resist fading better than wool or cotton. To keep a navy rug even in color, use curtains or blinds during the brightest hours and rotate the rug every few months so one side does not fade faster.
Why Buy Navy Rugs from RugKnots
We have been sourcing rugs since 1987, and every navy rug listing shows its material, construction and size so you can compare like for like. Shipping is free on all orders in the contiguous US, and returns are free for 30 days. Looking for something easier to clean? Browse pet-friendly rugs and washable rugs.
