This Plush Washable Rug Makes Me Feel Like I’m Walking on a Cloud (It’s on Sale!)

Rugs are one of my favorite home items to shop for. Even if the process is a little time-consuming — trust me, you don’t want to deal with returning a rug that doesn’t look quite right — the result is always so satisfying. Once you land on the pattern, texture, and size that suits your room, it can have a tremendous impact. Visually, it ties a space together and can even make it feel bigger. In terms of literal feel, a rug is so much cozier than a bare floor.

Having lived in several tiny or uncomfortable apartments over the past several years, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of a rug many times over. Rugs USA’s Ivana Checkered Plush Cloud Washable Rug turned my drafty bedroom into an oasis during the cooler months. The cloud comparison isn’t unfounded; I’ve never owned a softer rug than this one. Here’s why you should add it to your cart before the brand’s 30%-off sale ends!

Coming from Rugs USA’s Cloud Collection, the Ivana rug challenges the notion that washable rugs are thin and scratchy. The 0.85-inch pile is designed to feel lofty underfoot, majorly upping the coziness of any room. It’s a chicer alternative to a shag rug; the polyester material is fur-like. The checkered texture offers a nice bit of visual interest in place of a traditional pattern, drawing the eye but not overwhelming the room. You can go with something as neutral as beige or as loud as blush pink. Out of Rugs USA’s 14 color options and range of shapes and sizes, there’s sure to be a combination that gels with your space.

I’ll admit, I had my doubts about this rug before it arrived. Every washable rug I’ve ever had has been on the thinner side, and “cloud-like” is usually a description I reserve for bedding over floor coverings. After several months of use, however, I’ve never been happier to have been proven wrong. The Ivana is as buttery as my best set of sheets, and it’s surprisingly low maintenance. There was one occasion when I spilled a bit of juice in one spot, and it lifted off easily with a paper towel, leaving behind hardly any evidence of a spill on the beige material.

I’ve only ever vacuumed and spot-cleaned my rug. It’s thick enough that I couldn’t squeeze the 7’6″x9’6″ version into my laundromat’s washing machine, but I’m sure I wouldn’t have had a problem with the 5’x8′ or anything smaller. However, multiple shoppers have praised how well the Ivana holds up after washing. “I washed and line dried this rug and was so happy with how it turned out,” says one review. “No smell, just soft fresh rug.”

The Ivana looks and feels like it could be triple its sale price. Add the code HOLIDAY at checkout to score it for less. You only have a little over a day to use it, so act fast!

Buy: Ivana Checkered Plush Cloud Washable Rug, 5’x8’, $153.96 (normally $419.99)