Beni Rugs owes its namesake to the legendary beni ourain rugs of Morocco, where its headquarters are located, and works with 85 local weavers to create the kinds of heirloom-quality rugs that your descendants will fight over. Find twists on classic knotted wool rugs, and collaborations with brands such as Flamingo Estate that are worth the 12 to 16 week wait time. After all, in the words of Beni Rugs, “[Each] rug is woven entirely by hand and then washed and dried in the mountain air.”
Best for: Outdoor rugs made with Sunbrella yarn
If you’re in the market for versatile, well-made outdoor furniture and rugs, head to Neighbor. The brand is doesn’t have Amazon-levels of rugs to choose from, but what it lacks in numbers it makes up for in great design; run-of-the-mill outdoor rugs tend to feel like screen-printed afterthoughts, but many of Neighbor’s rugs are woven with ultra-durable Sunbrella yarn, and always feature a pattern that brings more visual interest to even the drabbest of patios.
Best for: Quick shipping, affordable prices, and an endless variety of rugs
Where would we be without Wayfair? The home goods behemoth offers everything from cursed Design Toscano foyer animal butlers (a SkyMall classic; RIP) to a surprisingly impressive trove of chic designer goods from Jonathan Adler, Alessi, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and others. The same goes for the site’s rug selection: Stay focused, browse by brand, rug size, and aesthetic, and you’ll find cottagecore, hand-hooked check rugs by Gracie Oaks and hand-knotted, earthy wool rugs with sophisticated geometric patterns. In short, Wayfair is the sleeper hit.
Best for: Traditional medallion design and vintage rugs, as well as a selection of rugs made out of recycled materials
Rejuvenation is where the most well-adjusted adult in your life goes to upgrade their drawer pulls to polished brass handles, or to buy Belgian linen blackout curtains that will compliment their Shaker dresser. Naturally, the brand’s rug selection is just as sophisticated, and offers a selection of more traditional floor jawns; think, Southwestern-inspired rugs, rugs inspired by 18th century British carpets, and sprawling medallion design rugs. You can also explore your options by not only rug size, style, and material—there are some beautiful indoor-outdoor options—but Rejuvenation has also taken the liberty of grouping its rugs by helpful categories such as “Neutral,” “Warm Tone,” “Cool Tone,” and “Bold.”
Best for: Unique rugs with a penchant for modern and contemporary designs
Design Within Reach, or DWR as it’s called by your friend who collects Cesca chairs, is a powerhouse of modern design wares and furniture. You can browse through dozens upon dozens of iconic and emerging brands that probably made it onto the Mad Men set at one point in time, including Herman Miller, BREUER, Knoll, Dusen Dusen, HAY, Vitra, and more. There’s really something for everyone at DWR, from Brutalist and Bauhaus rugs to charming rugs by designers such as Nani Marquina (above) that bring a contemporary twist to a traditional Hindu floral design.
Best for: Vintage, one-of-a-kind Moroccan and medallion rugs
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