As an interiors editor & styoisyt, I know a good rug is the foundation of any room scheme. It anchors your furniture, softens hard flooring, and adds personality without the need for redecorating. The downside? Rugs can be pricey and tricky to keep clean — especially if you have kids, pets, or both. Enter washable rugs.
I’ve rounded up my 8 favourites from Kukoon Rugs that are not only chic and affordable but will also make a small home feel more spacious too.
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Top 8 Washable Rugs For Your Small Home: Selected by An Interiors Stylist
Let’s be honest: rugs do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to the interior design of your home. They hide scuffs on wooden floors, stop a space echoing, and make any room instantly more inviting. But if you live small (like me), the wrong rug can swallow the room or feel impossible to look after getting marked or dirty easily.
That’s where washable rugs come in. I’ve found 10 stylish designs from Kukoon that tick the boxes for practicality and make your home feel bigger. Washable rugs are practical, affordable, and (done right) they look just as stylish as a vintage find. Trust me – I’m a stylist!
I’ve pulled together my top 10 picks from Kukoon Rugs that make smaller homes look bigger while still being easy to live with.
1. Francine Wildflower Rug
The right colour rug can totally change the mood of a small home. Warm tones, like rusts, terracottas, ochres, or soft neutrals, help a room feel inviting and layered. In a small home or open-plan layout, a rug in these shades can visually zone an area without feeling stark.
Bursting with colour, the Francine Wildflower abstract floral design washable rug is alive in vibrant pinks, warm orange and sage greens, all set against a deep blue night-sky backdrop.
TOP TIP: You can get this rug in a a variety of sizes and shapes. Try to go for as big as you can in a smaller room for a luxe look.
2. Solene Multicolour Rug
In smaller home, rooms get much more high traffic areas. For me (and my dog), having a decent washable rug is key as it means no stress over muddy paw prints or red wine spills. Just pop it in the machine and it’s as good as new. It’s the peace of mind you never knew you needed.
And when you have a rug you can wash, you can afford to go for lighter colours like the ‘Solene’, a contemporary abstract design moves in soft watercolour strokes, with blues and terracotta tones.
3. Faro Terracotta Green Boho Rug
Flat colour rugs show every crumb and spill. A patterned rug, especially vintage-inspired designs, disguise marks brilliantly and add instant character. Think Turkish bazaar vibes rather than something too shiny and new.
Kukoon’s patina-effect rugs are a favourite of mine for that lived-in look. And the Faro uses straight lined symbols such as animals and floral patterns are brilliant for hiding marks.
4. Carrie Distressed Multicolour Rug
In smaller rooms use an abstract pattern rug is a great way to bring a pattern into a space without painting the walls. Ideal if you want to add personality to rented flat or to an smaller idea where paint colour would overwhlem the space.
Inspired by dramatic strokes of the artist’s paintbrush, Carrie washable rug looks like a piece of art for your floors.
5. Orb Wabi-Sabi Rug
Small homes can look on trend too. The Orb washable rug is modern and contemporary, and insired by Japanese trend called Wabi-Sabi inspired the art of celebrating and finding beauty in the imperfect.
A perfect blend of subtle neutrality and bold statement colours. Orb is perfect for your imperfect, messy, spill-proof home.
6. SOL Berber Trellis Rug
If you love that Moroccan look of the traditional Berber rugs, but not the cleaning upkeep then Sol rug is perfect for you. The calming, neutral beige base of Sol’s Berber style design is peaceful and uplifting. And it’s light colour will help bounce light around your space too making smaller rooms feel bigger. My tip? Go for as big a rug as you can in your room, and make sure at least the front two of your sofa legs rest on the rug. And as the Sol rug is washable – you don’t have to worry about beer drips and crisp crumbs as you sit with your feet up.
7. Outing Brushed Canvas Designer Rug
Washable doesn’t have to mean scratchy. Avoid rugs that feel stiff or plasticky, they’ll cheapen your room. Instead, go for soft weaves like chenille-style finishes that feel lush underfoot and cosy without slippers. Don’t forget to check the edging too; whipped or bound edges always look more polished.
And you can look for designer versions, no matter the size of your room. Outing is a collaboration between trailblazing textile designer Frances McBain. Redefining rugs, this high-end collection draws inspiration from environmental soundscapes and organic forms. It will make a big statement in a small space! It’s one for maximalists and colour lovers!
8. Dusk Pink Medallion Runner
This vintage Dusk runner is ideal for dark hallways and entrance ways. These areas tend to be tricky to find rug that are the right shape and size. Luckily, this one comes in a range of sizes which is great for little houses.
what do you think of these 8 Washable Rugs For Your Small Home? They really are something special.
Washable rugs can look every bit as high-end as their dry-clean-only cousins. Stick to these four tips and you’ll get practicality and polish in one hit. And if you have a small home, there is a rug in this pick that is perfect for you!!
