Purple Area Rugs

Know your purples:

• Lilac: Pale purple with just a touch of pink.
• Lavender: Light to medium bluish purple with a bit of grey in it.
• Mauve: Light to medium purple with pink undertones.
• Violet: Strong purple with a bit of blue in it.
• Amethyst: Medium purple with a smoky feel.
• Plum: Deep, rich purple with red undertones.
• Eggplant: Deep, dark purple that can read as almost black.

Variations of purple area rugs to look for:

• Traditional: A classic oriental rug is a can't-miss design item for any home. Look for one in smoky amethyst or rich plum.
• Moroccan: With patterns inspired by tile work and architecture, Moroccan rugs look stunning in shades of purple.
• Shag: If you're looking for a super-soft and plush rug to sink your toes into, a shag rug is what you need. Look for shag rugs in solid purple, chevron print or fun polka dots.
• Overdyed: This hybrid between a traditional oriental style rug and modern super-saturated color makes for a rug that works with a wide range of styles.

Material Matters

• Wool: Wool is a high quality rug material that makes for a soft and natural feel underfoot. Wool has natural soil and stain resistance.
• Cotton: Made from the soft tufts of the cotton plant, cotton is a budget-friendly material that feels soft underfoot. Sometimes blended with synthetic fibers to make a more durable rug.
• Indoor-Outdoor: Made from synthetic materials designed to withstand sun, sand, and weather, this is a good choice for patios and high-traffic zones.
• Hand-tufted: Hand-tufted rugs are created by pushing yarns into a fabric base. The surface pile is then cut to create a cushy, soft feel.
• Synthetic: Examples of synthetic materials used in rugs are nylon, polyester, polypropylene and viscose. Also called olefin, polypropylene is a synthetic fiber that is strong, colorfast, and comfortable.

Where to use purple area rugs:

• Bring serenity to a home yoga studio or meditation space with a soothing amethyst rug.
• Create a peaceful backdrop in the bedroom with a lavender rug.
• Help baby sleep soundly in the nursery with a soft and cushy pale purple rug.
• Create a warm and welcoming living room with a plum rug.
• Make a statement in a formal dining room with an overdyed deep purple rug.
• Up the style quotient in your laundry space with a purple moroccan style rug.

Decorating with Purple Area Rugs

Color pairing tips for purple area rugs:

• Purple, chocolate and bronze: This is an elegant combination ideal for traditional, contemporary and formal spaces.
• Purple, white and silver: Easy, simple, and foolproof, this is a great color scheme to go for if you like to decorate in a simple modern or contemporary style.
• Purple and red: Rich and elegant, plummy purple and red bring to mind fall colors and traditional spaces.
• Purple and chartreuse: Uplifting and powerful, purple and chartreuse make a fun and unexpected combo, calling to mind purple blooms in a fresh spring green garden.

Styling Tips for Purple Area Rugs

• Living room: Pair a purple and chocolate brown rug with a leather sofa, mission style coffee table and parchment colored walls.
• Yoga zone: Set an inspiring scene with a violet overdyed rug, chartreuse yoga mats and light wood furnishings.
• Dining Room: Pair a rich plum rug with a natural wood dining set and bronze light fixture.
• Bedroom: Roll out a moroccan style rug in shades of amethyst. Pair with crisp white bed linens, white walls and sleek silver bedside lamps.
• Nursery: Soothe baby to sleep with a lavender rug, light wood furniture and white walls adorned with vintage storybook art.

Find Your Perfect Purple Area Rug

• Get started: Browse all purple area rugs.
• Moroccan style: Find moroccan style purple area rugs.
• Traditional style: Shop for purple traditional/oriental style area rugs.
• Deep pile: Search for purple shag rugs.
• Overdyed: Look for vintage/overdyed purple area rugs.
• Wool: Browse purple wool area rugs.
• On a budget: Find budget-friendly purple area rugs under $200.