3x3 Area Rugs

Furnishing Your Home With A 3x3 Rug

A 3x3 rug makes a beautiful accent piece and floor covering for small seating areas, entryways, and nooks. These lovely little squares come in a wide range of colors, styles, and materials, so there's something for everyone's home. And with patterns ranging from vintage traditional to modern contemporary, you'll find one that fits your tastes.

We hope you'll enjoy our wide selection as you shop for your favorite 3x3 area rugs. With options from top brands like Safavieh, Spicher and Company, Colonial Mills, Chris Loves Julia x Loloi, and more, you can trust the quality of each rug.

Using a 3x3 Rug

A 3x3 rug is a compact choice that only requires about 5x5 of exposed floor to keep enough room around the edges. You might place it in the center of a small seating or reading nook, in front of a door, under an accent table, or even in front of a kitchen or mudroom sink. Square rugs are typically reserved for square spaces, but you can get away with using them anywhere at this size.

Below are some of our favorite ideas for using 3x3 area rugs inside and outside the home for those who'd like more inspiration:

Indoor Areas

Adding a 3 ft square rug to your interior decor will make small spaces feel more grounded and inviting. If you're not set on a square shape, you might try a 3x3 round rug instead. Either way, align the rug with whatever feature of your home it defines for the best effect.

Ideally, you want a rug that fits the style of your home. For example, try a 3x3 oriental rug for a traditional style or a 3x3 jute rug for an all-natural look.

Outdoor Areas

A 3x3 door mat or any 3x3 outdoor rug can work well for catching dirt and moisture from shoes and keeping it off your floors. Small rugs go a long way in making the exterior of your home look and feel just as lovely as the interior, and you'll find them in a surprising range of designs, styles, and colors.

If you opt for a 3x3 entry rug, it can also go in front of the door inside for an extra layer of protection for your floors.

What's Next?

Browsing 3x3 area rugs is exciting, and we're sure you're eager to start comparing your favorites. Below, you'll find some tips we've included to help you decide which rug is best for your home based on your needs:

• Measure First: Measure your space and try our room visualizer tool to see how your 3x3 rug will look in your space and confirm you're buying the correct size.
• Consider Durability: Think about the level of soil, moisture, shoe traffic, and sunlight that your rug will be exposed to. Pick a material that you can keep clean in your space. If your rug isn't durable enough for the zone you place it in, it will show signs of wear faster.
• Get a Rug Pad: A pad will help keep your rug in place and protect both the backing and the pile from sliding damage. We recommend picking a quality pad for your rug before checkout to keep it beautiful from day one.

Shop for sizes similar to 3x3 area rugs such as 2x2, 2x4, 3x6, 36x36, and 36x48.

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