Last spring, when moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house, I knew that we would need to do some furniture shopping. However, it was still a shock to see the furniture that once filled our apartment to the brim barely furnish the space. Most of our home is wood laminate, and it has an open-concept great room that screams for rugs and defined living spaces. We gradually found the best places to purchase rugs (I even took weeks shopping around for the perfect bathroom runner) and in the span of a year, have curated a home full of rugs that are functional, look pretty, and are all affordable at under $300.
My five favorite carpets all hail from different stores: Ruggable, Wayfair, Walmart, West Elm, and Porte + Hall. From the doormat to the large area rug, all have withstood the test of time that is my family, including a baby that’s on the move and a highly energetic Chihuahua. I’m a firm believer that furniture items should last beyond trends and hold up to wear and tear, so you don’t need to sacrifice on either for the sake of staying on budget. These five rugs accomplish just that.
Ruggable
I’ve seen this viral rug all over TikTok, and I was instantly obsessed with its fantastical storybook imagery. Even before purchasing, it served as the starting point when designing our son’s nursery. I’m drawn to neutrals and greens when it comes to design, but for a nursery, I struggled with finding whimsical pieces that I was drawn to—but this rug is perfect for those who might not gravitate towards bright and bold patterns but want something fun. While the tufted cover full of woodland animals, willow trees, and rushing rivers (not to mention a unicorn or two) is what initially drew me to it, what sealed the
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