Grey rugs are an enduring favorite among interior designers and homeowners. While color trends come and go, grey reigns supreme, consistently selected for its neutral quality, modern vibe and ability to pair with pretty much any other color.
If you're looking for the best rugs, soft furnishing tips for your bedroom, or ways to help add softness underfoot in any room in the home, a grey rug will work as a solid investment, withstanding any bigger changes you might want to make to your home's interiors. Here are 12 of my favorite right now.
12 grey rugs to work in any home
Subtle from a distance, but close up, this grey rug shines with a cool geometric pattern. Featuring a hand-tufted design with a low pile, this rug is available in a wide range of sizes.
Bring dynamic floor decor to any space with this high pile living room rug. Cozy underfoot, this grey rug is a good option for a relaxing bedroom space with its contemporary shag style.
If you're looking for texture but don't necessarily want the high pile shaggy look, this from Anthropologie is quite a unique option, handcrafted with a geometric pattern (and it's on sale!)
For something more subtle, but a great decorative piece that functions as a zoner, this handwoven wool is tightly looped for a sophisticated covering for your floor.
This pinstripe rug from Annie Selke is smart and contemporary, with a subtle pattern. It's available in an array of sizes too, so slots into any room in the home.
I love the rippled look of this rug by OKA. More silvery than grey, it's hand-knotted from two different fibers—jute and wool, which create this shimmering effect.
This would make a grey area rug, with a slight pattern that is only really visible close-up. It's calming and would make a great neutral for a bedroom floor.
100 percent wool, this Moire Kelim rug from HAY is handwoven in India and is finished with serged edges for a durable impact. I love its simplicity and it's currently got 15 percent off!
If you're looking for something with a little more pattern, this faux vintage rug has a Persian style, but for way cheaper than you might find a real Persian rug for. It delivers on style and interest.
With a distinct geometric motif, this decorative rug has a deliberately faded pattern which makes it look like the staple piece you've loved for years.
For something on the cheaper end of the spectrum, you can't go wrong with this easy buy from Wayfair, with differing textures underfoot that give it real radiance.
This is available in a series of colors, but I like the light grey. It has a silky feel and tone variation which means you can see the work of the artisans who crafted it.
Why grey rugs are a timeless piece
You might have thought that the days of grey decor were over, but grey is a timeless classic that's here to stay. It's a neutral that can always be accentuated with pops of color, working well with whichever hue it has been paired with. 'Grey comes in so many glorious shades and tones it often has hints of different colors, which means any color goes with grey,' says Richard Misso, director of interior design firm The Stylesmiths.
When selected as the perfect color for a rug, it can be subtle and understated, meaning it makes a great foundation for different textures on which to layer. It's inoffensive and flexible too, so any type of interior design style will work with grey, meaning when it comes to change in the home, your grey home is there to stay. It can bring a contemporary feel to a space where you might need a bit of a refresh too.
'When applying a grey rug, consider the tone and texture,' advises Richard. 'Place a sample on the ground and stand back from the sample so you can appreciate its true color within the space. There really is no rule to combining shades of greys with other colors.'
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