Rustic Bathroom Area Rugs

How to Shop for a Rustic Bathroom Rug

You don't need to live in a log cabin to pull off rustic interior decor. This style encompasses everything from farmhouse to Tuscan, and rustic bathroom rugs are an excellent way to complete the look. Rustic is anything casual, rough, natural, and aged, which is why many styles fall into this category.

As you shop for the best rustic bathroom area rugs for your look, we hope you'll enjoy our wide selection from brands like Jaipur Living, Liora Manne, Safavieh, Spicher and Company, and many more. With almost any color or pattern you could imagine, there's something for everyone.

Using Rustic Bathroom Rugs

Bathroom rugs are ideal for everything from rented spaces with worn floors to spa-like settings where you want to step on something soft and cozy after the shower. And rustic bathroom rugs can work in any of them. Whether you'd like a plush shag rug for your low-traffic master bath or durable sisal rustic bathroom rugs for your high-traffic guest bath, you'll find what you're looking for.

Below, we've highlighted a few of our favorite tips for picking the best rustic bathroom area rugs. Keep reading for more inspiration.

Consider Color and Style

Cottage, coastal, Tuscan, and lodge are some of the many styles that can work with a rustic style. Pick a rug that matches your home's rustic fashion for a good match. Nautical rustic bathroom rugs will look much different than lodge style rugs.

Don't forget to think about the color, too. Blue, orange, red, green, and tan rustic bathroom rugs are just the beginning. You'll find options in any shade you can imagine. Define your bathroom's color palette, and then pick rugs that match one or more of the colors on the palette. 

Think Shape and Size

Measure your bathroom carefully to pick the right size of rug. And consider what shape of rug you'd like so you can choose the correct dimensions. For example, runner rustic bathroom rugs are long and thin, perfect for protecting the floors in narrow guest bathrooms. If you have a small bathroom, consider round rustic bathroom rugs. Round rugs can create an optical illusion of more space, and they come in all sizes.

Pick the Right Material

You'll need rugs made from the right material to stand up to the traffic and exposure levels of your bathroom. This varies from home to home and often room to room, so think about the space you're decorating and choose accordingly.

For the busiest or most exposed spaces, consider an indoor/outdoor option. And for low-traffic zones with no shoe exposure, consider rugs made from cotton or synthetic materials. If the bathroom has a shower or bathtub in it, remember to look for a rug that can stand up to increased moisture.

Think About a Pad

Rug pads can prevent sliding, adding years to the life of your rug. Many rustic bathroom rugs have anti-skid backings and do not need pads. If you plan to pick your rug up after each use, you also won't need a pad. But if your rug will stay on the floor regularly and doesn't have a special backing, we recommend adding a pad to your order before checkout.

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