7 Under-$100 Area Rugs on Amazon That Only Look Expensive

published Dec 27, 2018
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Let’s face it: Finding an attractive area rug on a budget is no easy feat. Fortunately, one of our favorite online retailers, Amazon, offers an impressive assortment of area rugs that are surprisingly stylish and affordable.

To prove our point, we scoured the site high and low and rounded up some of the sleekest rugs under $100 we could find. From a Moroccan-inspired stunner to a bestselling shaggy style, here are seven area rugs on Amazon that only look expensive.

1. Nourison Passion Traditional Bright Colorful Area Rug, 5’3″ x 7’3″

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If you’re in the market for a bold but inexpensive rug to anchor a lofty room, look no further than this stunner. The bright fuchsia-patterned number is inspired by traditional Persian styles but packs some seriously colorful punch.

Buy: Nourison Passion Traditional Bright Colorful Area Rug, $66.65 for 5’3″ x 7’3″

2. Unique Loom Solo Solid Shag Collection in Cloud Gray, 5′ x 8′

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Looking for a plush shag area rug that won’t cost you an arm and a leg? This shaggy option is an inch thick and doesn’t shed—no wonder it’s so popular on Amazon.

Buy: Unique Loom Solo Solid Shag Collection in Cloud Gray, $53.49 for 5′ x 8′

3. nuLOOM Sarina Diamonds Area Rug, 5′ x 7’5″

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If you’re a fan of affordable Turkish carpets—and who isn’t—then we have the area rug for you. This low-pile beauty features a sleek subtly striped diamond motif and was actually made in Turkey, but miraculously only costs 84 bucks.

Buy: nuLOOM Sarina Diamonds Area Rug, $88.12 for 5′ x 7’5″

4. Superior Salford Collection Area Rug in Distressed Vintage Persian, 5′ x 8′

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Top-rated for a reason, this super soft Persian style rug is embellished with vintage-inspired distressing for an heirloom look, and will only set you back about $50.

Buy: Superior Salford Collection Area Rug in Distressed Vintage Persian, $81.76 for 5′ x 8′

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5. Safavieh Rust Area Rug, 5′ x 8′

Made from high-density plush cotton pile, this patterned, handmade rug comes in an on-trend rust color and is durable enough for rooms with heavy foot traffic.

Buy: Safavieh Rust Area Rug, $89.25 for 5′ x 8′

6. Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection Ivory and Grey Moroccan Diamond Trellis Area Rug, 4′ x 6′

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If you thought a Berber-style area rug for under $100 was the stuff of myth, then think again. This gorgeous ivory and gray wonder boasts a two-inch pile height for a glamorous look (with a plush underfoot feel).

Buy: Safavieh Hudson Shag Collection Ivory and Grey Moroccan Diamond Trellis Area Rug, $55.90 for 4′ x 6′

7. nuLOOM Tribal Marisela Area Rug, 5′ x 7’5″

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Why invest in a humdrum area rug when you can buy a vibrant one to anchor a room for less than a C-note? This eye-catching Turkish carpet features a bright tribal pattern, is backed in jute for added durability, and will turn any floor into a work of art in seconds.

Buy: nuLOOM Tribal Marisela Area Rug, $64.84 for 5′ x 7’5″