“Where did you get that rug??” is one of the questions I’m asked most often. Rugs were the first big purchase decor item I started collecting when I moved into my first apartment. Below you’ll find my favorite places to browse and buy rugs (the former of which I am almost always doing). There is a wide variety of brands, price points, and styles represented below, for a number of reasons. 

Even if you plan to buy more budget-friendly rugs, I still recommend browsing brands with rugs at all price points. In my experience, getting familiar with what’s available from different designers and at different shops is one of the best ways to get to know your style and what you’re drawn to most. I’ve found that if I expose myself to unique and interesting pieces, even if they are out of my price range, I learn to easily pick out the great pieces at stores with lower price points.

Here are my favorite places to buy rugs right now.

1. Lulu & Georgia

I love what Lulu & Georgia is doing with their rug collaborations. The Sarah Sherman Samuel collection is iconic! Along with the checkerboard rug we have in our current home, we had one of the rugs from this collection in our main bedroom at our previous house and loved it.

2. Chairish

Chairish is a place I love to browse rug styles, even though most are out of my price range. On a rare occasion, I will make a lowball offer—I’ve even had said offer accepted before (the vintage rug in the family room is from Chairish, as is the vintage rug in the entryway)! They still cost an arm and a leg, but they are forever pieces from a reputable site. Keep in mind that the Chairish return policy is very strict, so if you buy one here and do not like it, you only have forty-eight hours to submit your return.

3. Loloi

Loloi is an amazing source for budget-friendly and kid-friendly (or pet-friendly!) rugs. They carry rugs in so many gorgeous styles, no matter your personal design taste. We have used them in areas where we know the kids and dog will play hard or may be more likely to spill.

4. Annie Selke

Annie Selke carries super high-quality rugs for modern and traditional spaces. I love the punchy colors and graphic prints. We got an Annie Selke runner (pictured above) for our basement kitchenette, and combined several rugs into a runner for our basement stairs. We also had this mini-checked rug in our home for many years.

5. eBay

I love eBay for the DEALS you can find if you’re willing to be patient and/or negotiate. I purchased a Swedish kilim runner from eBay for the hallway to our bedroom (pictured above).

6. ECARPETGALLERY

ECARPETGALLERY is a great source for vintage rugs at deep discounts. We have rugs from this store in Joe’s office and my office/library. This is usually my first stop to see if a style I found on a site with more expensive pieces is available here at a lower price point. They update inventory often and have sales throughout the year, so this spot is worth keeping on your radar.

7. Nordic Knots

Nordic Knots carries rugs in solid colors and graphic patterns that are made in relatively small batches. We have two rugs from here—a red rug in the dining room (pictured at the top of this post) and a cream rug in the main bedroom (pictured above). One thing to expect is that these rugs tend to shed for the first couple of months you have them, so you may need to take additional vacuuming into consideration.

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Kate Arends

Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning how to play tennis and is forever testing the boundaries of her creative muscle. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.