10 Maximalist Rugs So Good, We’d Design an Entire Room Around Them

This rug from the Ruggable x RIXO collab brings the flower power with its '60s Pucci-inspired print. It’s retro, rainbow-bright, and made for real life — it’s stain-resistant and machine-washable for effortless upkeep.

Low pile meets high impact with this Urban Outfitters rug. It’s bursting with mood-boosting color and hand-tufted from natural wool, giving it a soft feeling underfoot. UO shoppers say it’s just as vibrant in person, too.

Dragonflies, florals, and intricate borders combine to create layers upon layers of interest on this Anthropologie rug. It’s hand-tufted in a thick medium pile that shoppers say feels luxe and cushiony.

Maximalism isn’t just about bright colors — just look at this IKEA rug. The pale pink and brown color palette is just as bold in alternating stripes and checks. AT’s Style Editor Emma Dangel was so impressed with how stylish it looks for the price.

This isn’t your typical checkered rug. It has a unique high-low pile construction that gives its geometric design extra texture and dimension. The hearty construction makes it well-suited to indoor and outdoor use, and ensures it can handle everything — rain, pets, stains, the works.

Medallions, multicolored fringe, geometric trim — this wool rug has a lot going on (which is kind of the whole point). It’s hand-tufted with a looped, low pile that’s comfy and durable at the same time — perfect for homes with kids or high-traffic areas.

Maximalism doesn’t have to be busy, either. Take this gorgeous gradient rug, for example. Its graceful transition from yellow to teal is quite calming — and combined with the plush high pile, it’s as cozy as it is captivating.

A statement piece with simple care instructions? Say less. This flatweave rug features a sleek low pile that’s washing-machine-friendly. And the interlocking ribbon design has a graphic, op-art look that makes it the focal point of the room. 

Sure you could go wild with a zebra rug, but why not try one in bright, psychedelic colors? This rug from Wayfair has a plush, microfiber pile that’s machine-washable, and it has a grippy backing, so you can skip the rug pad.

The thick, wavy stripes on this Urban Outfitters rug are actually designed to mimic the look of a natural coastline, which only makes me love it more. It’s made to order using plush New Zealand wool, so no two are alike. It’s kind of like owning a piece of art.