Kids Rugs

The purchase of a suitable rug is no child’s play. Your choice requires careful consideration of many factors like lifestyle needs, personal style, texture, budget, whether your child is crawling and so on.

The years of the pandemic have seen Australians spending more time at home. With everyone at home more often, this period also highlighted the importance of having your own space - a room where you can relax and recharge, a bit removed from the rest of the household.

Children also should have a cosy corner or play area where they can play, read, draw, colour, and do other favourite activities while they dive into their domestic chores, work, or simply enjoy their me-time. Your children’s playroom or bedroom should be functional and contain everything kids need to entertain themselves. But don’t take aesthetics for granted - a comfortable, thoughtfully decorated environment is important.

How To Choose a Kids Rug?

Selecting kids room rugs can be as challenging as selecting a living room rug that will be the centrepiece of your living area. What are the crucial factors you must keep in mind before you zero in on your final choice?

Quality Kids Rugs

The quality of the material is an important factor you need to consider while choosing kids rugs. A high-quality, well-crafted rug will be sturdy enough to withstand the wear and tear caused by daily use. Your child will be walking, sitting, playing and stomping on this rug for many hours. Choosing a well-made rug that will last is an excellent investment and will also help protect your tiled or wooden floors.

Rugs made of wool and other natural fibres like cotton, jute and silk are excellent choices. Synthetic rugs made from polypropylene are another great choice.

Maintenance Level Kids Rugs

Kids are very prone to spills and accidents; therefore, your choice may include a stain-resistant feature, making it easier to clean and maintain. Low-pile synthetic materials like polypropylene and polyester are stain-resistant and low maintenance. Jute rugs & wool rugs are generally low maintenance; however, natural fibre rugs do shed. This process helps the rug to clean itself.

Safety Kids Rugs

Babies and toddlers are sensitive to dirt and other contaminants that can linger inside the house. Nursery rugs must be non-toxic and safe so that your little one will not experience allergies, skin irritation, respiratory issues, and other problems.

Certain materials like nylon and polypropylene are non-shedding and resistant to dirt, mildew, insects, and chemicals. This makes them excellent options for nursery rugs.

Wool and cotton are also great natural fabrics for kids floor rugs as they are hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Take into account a wool rug will shed if planning to purchase a wool rug for your child's play area, bedroom or nursery.

Consider using anti-slip rug pads to keep your kids floor rugs in place. These pads will help prevent movement or skidding, no matter what activity is done on the rug.

Kids Rugs Style

The rugs colours, design, and pattern are important deciding factors. Kids floor rugs should be visually appealing, attractive, and blend harmoniously with the overall aesthetic of your child's bedroom or playroom. Consider matching or complementing the room’s walls, furniture, artwork, accent pieces, and other decor elements.

For example, if using a pastel colour palette for the nursery, either consider a rug in pastel or neutral shades or one with contrasting patterns and colour to create a focal point for the room.

Your choice can be minimalist for your kids rug. Solid colours are easy to match, no matter what theme you’ve chosen. Or you can go with unique patterns and prints for an exciting Bohemian vibe.

Remember, colours can influence a person’s mood and behaviour. Be sure to pick a rug in pleasing shades that will stimulate your child’s mind. Some of the best colour options for a child's bedroom rugs are yellow, sky blue, pink, orange, and red.

Kids Rugs Texture

A kids rug should have a soft, plush texture so that your kids will enjoy sitting and spending time on it for hours. It should feel comfortable to touch and thick enough to insulate your kid from the cold floor. Dense pile rugs are great for providing soft cushioning in case your child falls while playing or running around.

Kids Rugs Size

Size is also a vital element to consider before buying a childrens rug. A small and narrow rug is strictly decorative—it won’t provide enough space for your children to play on. On the other hand, an oversized rug may cover too much space and overpower the room's decor.

To choose the right size for your kids rug, measure the space available for it, factoring in the position of the other furniture in the room and other decor elements. Once you’ve determined how much floor space you need to cover, you can choose the perfectly-sized rug for the room.

Kids Rugs Shape

Unlike the standard rectangle and square rugs that grace living rooms, kitchens, and adult bedrooms, kids room rugs come in a wide range of fun shapes. They can be round, square, or in the shape of a castle, car, star, cloud, donut, flowers, animals and symbols such as letters and numbers.

These quirky shapes can add a bit more cheer and vibrance to your playroom. They can serve as learning tools for your little one—interacting with interesting shapes and colors will surely engage them every day!

When choosing a shape for your kids rug, make sure it will complement the existing decor and layout. Consider your child’s preferences, personality, and even learning needs before you make your final decision.

Kids Rugs Budget

Your budget is another critical element to consider when buying a childrens rug. Beauty, style, texture, and quality are important, but affordability matters, too.

A good-quality rug is not necessarily prohibitively expensive. Nowadays, it’s easy to find aesthetically pleasing, functional, and affordable options to decorate your kid’s room.

What are the best materials for Kids Rugs?

The type of material you choose for your kids rug is incredibly important. It determines all of the other aspects of the rug’s features, such as durability, quality, texture and affordability

Polypropylene Kids Rugs

Polypropylene is a popular material for outdoor rugs, and it is excellent for kids rugs for the same reasons—its durability and versatility. Despite their fleece-like texture, polypropylene rugs are very sturdy and can withstand heavy foot traffic. They also come in a range of beautiful styles and colours.

Polypropylene is stain-resistant, water-repellent, and colourfast making polypropylene rugs easier to clean and maintain. However all spills should be cleaned as soon as possible. Polypropylene rugs are also affordable and cost-effective, so if you’re looking for an easy investment, these are perfect!

Polyester Kids Rugs

Polyester is a stain-resistant and low-maintenance synthetic material. Polyester rugs are usually soft, warm, and cozy. They are also easy on the pocket and come in many colourful designs. Most polyester rugs have a non-slip quality.

Wool Kids Rugs

Woollen rugs are resistant to stains due to the natural lanolin that coats the surface of the fabric. Lanolin keeps spills and dirt from seeping into the rug's fibres, making it relatively low-maintenance and easy to clean. Consider choosing rugs of darker colours as lighter colours will show dirt.

Wool is a relatively expensive material, but is very durable and lasts for a long time. Woollen rugs, particularly handwoven and tufted ones, can also remain soft and supple. A wool rug can offer a unique texture, warmth, and even comfort to the play space.

Some wool rugs are not recommended by Lost Design Society for young children or infants as shedding can be a potential choking hazard.

Cotton Kids Rugs

Kids floor rugs crafted from cotton are hypoallergenic, breathable, and non-toxic, making them highly safe for children. Cotton is also a durable and affordable material that comes in a wide range of colours, styles, and designs. Cotton rugs are easy to clean and care for, making them an excellent choice for your play area.

Acrylic Kids Rugs

Acrylic is a synthetic material that can serve as a cost-friendly option for those who like the look of a classic woollen rug. Acrylic rugs are resistant to stains, mould, and mildew, and dry quickly after washing. They are colourfast, so they retain their original design and pattern despite age and wear. Many of them can be machine-washed, making them easy to clean and maintain.

Kids rugs made of acrylic are affordable, and they come in different designs, patterns, and colours, so you can choose one that suits your kids preferences and style.

Jute Kids Rugs

Jute is an all-natural, high-quality, eco-friendly, and safe material. Jute rugs are easy to clean, so you can use a vacuum cleaner to remove spills and stains in minutes. Jute is also one of the most affordable natural fibres in the market today.

Jute rugs are usually available in neutral colours, but our range includes options with pretty patterns and embellishments like tassels. Note that jute rugs can have a rough texture that your kid may not like or take a bit of time to adjust to.

Before you decide on your final choice of rug any concern that you may have about the suitability or use of any rugs that we supply should be properly investigated and reviewed prior to placing an order. The composition of the materials that are used to manufacture the rugs are subject to independent allergies and professional advice should be sought in relation to their suitability.

Rug Ideas for Kids Rooms

Decorating your kid’s bedroom or playroom can be exciting—you can fill it with so many fun and engaging elements that you will all enjoy - play around with colours, patterns, and designs to accentuate your child's room with a rug.

Get a Multi-Coloured Kids Rug

A multi-coloured kids rug may feel garish or loud in other rooms, but it can make a vibrant and stylish statement in your kid’s bedroom or playroom. A brightly coloured rug can liven up a room with a neutral colour palette or enhance the cohesion of an already colourful room.

It can also help your kids learn different colours and boost their creativity.

Mix and Match Kids Rugs

When choosing a rug for your kid’s nursery, there are unlimited possibilities you can play with to mix and match patterns, prints, shapes, and sizes. You can pair floral patterns and stripes or geometric patterns with animal prints—the sky’s the limit!

You can put together rugs of different shapes like round, oval, rectangle, and square.

Another way you can give your kids’ room a stylish yet functional makeover is by using rugs of different sizes to create separate areas in the room, such as for study and play.

What are our best kids rugs? 

Below is a collection of some of our best selling kids floor rugs that our customers in Australia have ranked high on a rugs quality, durability, affordability, versatility, texture, and aesthetics. The images have been provided by our customers.

Kids Bedroom Rugs

1. Poppy Multi Transitional Rug

This Poppy Multi Transitional Rug's soft and comfortable texture makes it a perfect candidate for a child's bedroom. Its cool-coloured, floral design balances wonderfully with the vibrance of the rest of the space.

The dark blue pattern in these kids rugs is beautifully offset by the faded warm colours, giving it a rich and traditional look and feel. At the same time, it has a modern quality of not being limited by a single colour. It matches the blue and white of the furniture while blending with the multi-coloured decor in the room.

 2. Peacock Ivory Transitional Rug

 The Peacock Ivory Transitional Rug has a beautiful balance of elegance and simplicity. With a cool blend of brown and blue, this kids’ rug adds just the right atmosphere for an artistic and rustic nursery. The primary blue-coloured print, along with the ivory undertone, complements the room's curtains. The secondary brown prints highlight the wood and wicker design of the interiors.

This rug gives off a light and breezy vibe in the room and is ideal if you want to create a comfortable atmosphere that your child can stay in for hours. You can let your little one play freely in their room, not having to worry about their delicate feet with this soft, textured rug to cushion them.

3. Carnival White Transition Rug

 The bright, vibrant design of the Carnival White Transition Rug is the perfect match for a child's bedroom with a warm and colourful aesthetic. It infuses a beautiful, upbeat aura into the environment of your kids’ room.

The bright hues of red and yellow seen in this kids rugs contrast beautifully with the delicate pinks and whites of the rest of the room. The pattern also goes hand in hand with the warm colour scheme, providing an uplifting energy.

The plush rug is crowned with a floral design also seen across the wallpapers of the room—pinks and oranges in all their glory.

4. Estate Blue Transitional Rug

 Are you looking to add a traditional yet cool vibe to your kids' room? The Estate Blue Transitional Rug is the perfect choice to achieve this goal.

The brown shades in these kids rugs go well with the orange sheets on the bunk beds. The white elements also match the wooden furnishing. The blend of blue, white, and brown hues has a great shadowy effect that provides an enchanting feel to the room.

The soft rug also acts as a protective layer on the floor of your child’s room.

Nursery Rugs

5. Esquire Central Transitional Beige Rug

The perfect way to bring in a subtle, marbled look to your kids’ nursery is with the Esquire Central Transitional Beige Rug. The contemporary colour scheme makes it a suitable match for a classy, modern house.

The beige and brown hues flow seamlessly with the blue to create a beautiful array of colours on the floor. The complex pattern goes beautifully with the room's sharp, clean, and compact arrangement.

The deep brown colours in the bed and the wall hanging do not look out of place at all, thanks to the multi-dimensional appearance of the rug. The smoky background in the wall painting and even the small brown basket at the back of the room goes well with the rug’s colours and pattern.

The easy-to-blend-in quality of the Esquire Central Transitional Rug is what makes it stand apart.

 6. Paradise White Grey Rustic Transitional Rug

Few colour combinations can beat classic grey and white. The Paradise White Grey Rustic Transitional Rug mixes wonderfully with the room's minimalist aesthetic. It infuses a splash of liveliness with its intricate geometric pattern and contrasting colour.

The monochromatic colours contrast with the wooden floor but maintain balance instead of fighting for visual dominance. The rug also looks neat when paired with the black furniture and other dark decor elements.

The contemporary design of the rug adds a creative air in an otherwise neutral room, delivering just the right amount of playfulness and interest.

 7. Treasury Kendall Bone Rug

 The Treasury Kendall Bone Rug has a beautiful symmetry that gives off a charming vibe. Its gentle colours and intricate design are a perfect combination for a nursery room with a serene and peaceful aesthetic.

The pink accents throughout the room are flawlessly played up with this printed kids rug. At the same time, the white in the rug and the rest of the interiors go well together. The blue pattern on the rug stands out, providing some flexibility for the colours in this nursery.

The stain-resistant quality of the rug provides relief from spills or splashes on the white portions of the rug. It’s the perfect addition to any child’s bedroom.

8. Diamond Grey Transitional Rug

The Diamond Grey Transitional Rug boasts elegance and purity through its intricate, geometric design. The subtle colour makes the rug easy to mix with many different aesthetics. The simple grey is a fantastic addition no matter what decor is already in the room.

The subdued, controlled appearance shows off its light colours. The rug matches wonderfully with the soft grey toys on the dresser. At the same time, the sharp, repetitive pattern of the rug brings more attention to the criss-cross design of the wicker furniture.

This dense pile rug can provide a superior sensation of softness and richness, making your kids playtime much more enjoyable and less accident-prone.

 

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect kids rug may be challenging at first. But our comprehensive kids rug guide can help you make the right choice regarding the material, size, shape, colour, texture, and other design elements of the rug.

A good-quality rug will go a long way in helping your kid enjoy playtime, study time, and other activities and hobbies.

We offer a collection of durable, stain-resistant dense pile kids rugs that can provide a plush, even surface for your child to sit and play on. The rugs are made of non-shedding polypropylene, making them highly safe for your little one.

They also come in a range of colours, patterns, and designs. So you can choose one that suits your kid’s style and your decor needs.

If you are shopping for rugs online, we also have dining room rugs, hallway runner rugs, kitchen rugs & outdoor rugs.