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A green rug brings the calm of the outdoors into a room, whether you want a soft, muted look or a deep, rich color that holds its own against wood and leather. This collection holds nearly 400 green area rugs and runners, including about 150 wool rugs, plus polyester, polypropylene, nylon blend and wool blend designs. Choose from contemporary, traditional, distressed, bohemian and modern styles in sizes from 2x3 accent rugs up to 10x14 room-size rugs, with more than 90 rated for indoor/outdoor use. If green is the color you keep coming back to, start here.
What Makes a Good Green Area Rug?
Every rug in this collection is tagged green as its main color. In some, green covers the whole field, as in about 40 solid green rugs. In others, green is the background for a pattern in cream, blue, gold or other tones, or it is the main color in a geometric, striped or floral design.
A good green rug does two things. It sets the mood of the room, because green has a strong personality, and it still leaves space for the rest of your decor. That is why the shade and the amount of pattern matter as much as the size. Read each product's photos and color notes to see exactly which green it is, since green varies a lot from rug to rug and screen to screen.
How to Style Green Rugs by Shade
Green covers a wide range, from pale and grey-tinged to dark and saturated. The ideas below are general styling guidance to help you narrow down what you are looking for.
Sage Green Rugs
Sage is a soft, grey-green that behaves almost like a neutral. A sage green rug works in bedrooms, nurseries and Scandinavian or farmhouse rooms, and pairs well with white walls, light oak, linen and cream textiles. Look for muted, distressed or low-contrast designs if you want this soft look.
Olive Green Rugs
Olive is a warm, yellow-leaning green. An olive green rug sits naturally with brown leather, walnut, brass, terracotta and rust, which is why olive green and rust rugs are a popular earthy pairing. It suits bohemian, mid-century and southwestern rooms.
Emerald, Forest and Dark Green Rugs
Deep greens such as emerald and forest green make a strong statement. A dark green rug looks rich in a living room or dining room with dark wood, velvet and gold accents, and it hides everyday dirt better than lighter shades. Traditional and oriental patterns in deep green have a classic library feel.
Light and Bright Green Rugs
Lighter, fresher greens bring energy to kids' rooms, playrooms, sunrooms and outdoor spaces. They pair well with white and natural wood and keep a small room feeling open.
Shop Green Rugs by Material, Style and Room
Green Wool Rugs
Wool is the most common material here, with around 150 all-wool green rugs and about 60 wool blends. Most are hand tufted, hand woven or hand loomed, and 17 are hand knotted. Wool takes dye beautifully, so green wool rugs often show deep, layered color, and the fiber is soft, warm and resilient. See more in wool rugs.
Synthetic Green Rugs
Polyester, polypropylene and nylon blend rugs are mostly machine made and tend to cost less than wool. Polypropylene resists moisture, which is why it is a common choice for indoor/outdoor rugs. More than 200 green rugs are tagged pet friendly by the store, and about 20 are washable.
Patterns and Styles
Contemporary rugs make up the largest group, followed by traditional, distressed, bohemian, transitional and modern designs. Patterns include geometric, striped, floral, medallion, abstract and zig-zag. A green floral rug or a green Persian-style medallion rug gives a traditional room a fresh color, while geometric and striped green rugs suit modern spaces.
Green Rugs for the Living Room and Bedroom
A green rug in the living room works well with neutral sofas in cream, beige or grey, letting the rug carry the color. In a bedroom, softer greens feel restful. Browse living room rugs for more options.
Green Runners, Entry Rugs and Outdoor Rugs
About 75 green runner rugs suit hallways, kitchens and stairs, and many green rugs come in entry sizes for a front door. More than 90 green rugs are rated for indoor/outdoor use on a porch, patio or deck. Shop all outdoor rugs or runner rugs.
Colors That Go with a Green Rug
Green is easy to pair once you pick a direction:
Green and cream or white: clean and fresh. Pair a green rug with ivory walls and textiles, or layer it with a smaller ivory rug.
Green and blue: calm and coastal. Blue and green rugs work in bedrooms and bathrooms. Compare shades in blue rugs and navy rugs.
Green and pink: playful and fresh, popular in nurseries and girls' rooms.
Green and brown or rust: warm and earthy, especially with olive tones and wood furniture.
Green and gold: rich and classic with deep greens. See gold rugs for accent ideas.
Green Rug Sizes
The most common sizes in this collection are 2x3, 5x8, 8x10, 2x8 runners, 9x12 and 4x6. Measure your room first, since real dimensions vary slightly from the size label.
Watch the sun. Strong direct sunlight fades most dyed rugs over time, and greens can shift toward yellow or grey. Rotate the rug every few months, and use blinds or curtains in very sunny rooms.
Clean by material. Vacuum wool rugs weekly with the beater bar off or raised. Blot spills right away with a clean white cloth rather than rubbing. Polypropylene rugs can be spot cleaned with mild soap and water, and indoor/outdoor rugs can be hosed down and dried flat. Follow the care label on washable rugs.
Keep it in place. A rug pad stops the rug from sliding and bunching and protects your floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color furniture goes with a green rug?
Neutral furniture in cream, beige, grey or white lets a green rug stand out. Wood furniture in walnut, oak or teak works with almost any green. Brown leather suits olive and dark green rugs, and velvet in navy, blush or mustard pairs well with deeper greens for a bolder look.
Is a green rug a good choice for a living room?
Yes. A green rug gives a living room color without painting the walls, and it pairs easily with neutral sofas and wood furniture. Darker greens hide dirt well in busy rooms, while softer greens keep the space light. Most living rooms take an 8x10 rug, and larger rooms take a 9x12.
What is the difference between sage, olive and emerald green?
Sage is a soft, grey-green that reads almost neutral. Olive is a warmer, yellow-leaning green that pairs with browns and rust. Emerald is a deep, jewel-toned green with a hint of blue. Each sets a different mood, so check product photos closely to see where a rug's green falls.
Do you have hand-knotted green rugs?
Yes. The collection includes 17 hand-knotted green rugs, along with many more hand-tufted, hand-woven and hand-loomed designs. Hand-knotted rugs are made knot by knot on a loom, which takes far longer than other methods, and they are typically the most durable construction. A hand-knotted green wool rug suits a living room or dining room you plan to keep for many years.
Can I use a green rug outdoors?
Yes, if it is rated for outdoor use. More than 90 green rugs here are tagged for indoor/outdoor use. Outdoor rugs are usually made from synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, which handle moisture well. They suit covered porches, patios and decks. Let them dry flat after heavy rain.
Will a green rug fade in the sun?
Most dyed rugs fade slowly in strong direct sunlight. Rotate the rug every few months so it fades evenly, and use window coverings in very bright rooms. Outdoor-rated polypropylene rugs are generally more resistant to fading than wool or natural fibers.
Why Buy Green Rugs from RugKnots
We have been sourcing rugs since 1987, and our green collection covers wool, synthetic and indoor/outdoor rugs in every common size. Shipping is free on all orders in the contiguous US, and returns are free for 30 days. Want a quieter base to pair with green? Browse neutral rugs, or keep your rug in place with rug pads.
