Styling your home with eco-friendly furnishings is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, while giving your home a chic look! We've rounded up the best sustainable rugs on the market so you can transform your room's dynamic with a homey and welcoming touch.
Some of the eco-friendly rugs on our list are made from sustainable materials such as jute, while others are made from recycled products such as plastic bottles. We've included a variety of colours, shapes and designs, from bold patterned yellows to sophisticated stripes, so you can cover every area of your home, and garden! So whether you're on the lookout for a sleek hall runner, or a natural round rug for your bedroom, you're sure to find a sustainable choice to fit your room's needs.
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Best sustainable rugs to buy
Blue Aztec Rug
Made from 100% recycled cotton, this funky rug is sure to add a homey and comfortable touch to any room. It would look fabulous paired with rattan furniture for a chic boho vibe and you could also pop a few luscious houseplants alongside it for a soothing feel. With six different measurements to choose from, you can make sure it fits your area of choice perfectly!
It's also an affordable buy, making this recycled rug even more appealing! It has a flexible nature, so if you ever need to store it away - if you're moving house for example - it should fold up nicely, allowing for easy transportation.
Large Diamond Hemp Rug
- Buy now from Graham and Green (£125)
Hemp is an incredibly versatile plant that's used for a variety of items including clothing, beauty products and medicine, and it can also be used to make stunning rugs! If you've got a large area to cover, this hand-woven hemp and cotton blend rug is an absolute winner. We love the rustic style and pleasing pattern of this eco-friendly rug. You could place it on a wooden or hard floor in your hallway for a touch of elegance and warmth. As a low-impact, fast-growing fibre, hemp is a super choice when selecting a sustainable rug.
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Braided Jute Round Rug
We adore the braided detail, and range of golden colours on this sustainable rug which reflect its handmade nature. It would look lovely in a small hallway as a way to greet guests, or it would work well as a bedroom accessory due to its calming and relaxing vibe. It comes in two sizes, 90cm and 120cm, so you can find the ideal fit for your space, or of course you can buy both and create consistency between rooms!
Jute is a top choice when it comes to eco-friendly materials due to its sustainable and biodegradable nature. Products made with the strong vegetable fibre are beautifully natural in appearance and durable in nature, so it's no surprise jute rugs are a popular choice.
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Jute Oval Rug
Another fabulous jute find! This delightful rug from Oliver Bonas is neat in size so you could pop it in your bedroom, living room or hallway, as it'll slot into a variety of compact spaces. It's more of a mat than a rug, so you can move it around with ease whenever you fancy a room revamp. Thanks to the flowery design, this sustainable rug is a fabulous choice if you want to create summery, happy vibes!
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Patchwork Woven Flatweave Mat
We're big fans of the eclectic patchwork look, so this beige and cream sustainable rug is quite the treat! It's made from recycled cotton, and it would look gorgeous on parquet flooring, for a chilled out and stylish look. You could even pop it in your bathroom if you're looking to create a cosier atmosphere against your tile flooring. If you're houseplant daft, this is a solid choice as it would look wonderful surrounded by crafty pots and green botanicals!
Zelda Stripe Rug
You can't go wrong with stripes! This classic and straightforward design is bold and sharp, ideal for those who enjoy a smart look. It's handwoven from recycled cotton, and it's reversible which is handy when you get a stubborn stain that won't budge as you can simply turn it over! You can also chuck it in the washing machine so it's a low maintenance home accessory.
- £33
Buy the Zelda Stripe Rug now from Iamfy
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White and Blue Runner
Runners are perfect for slim hallways, and work particularly well in Victorian terraced houses which tend to have narrow hallways. This rug is made of 148 recycled plastic bottles, so it's a great way to make positive use of plastic waste. The asymmetric fringe gives it an alternative, edgy look, so if you're looking for something a little different, this could do the job nicely! Another bonus is the fact you can use it outside, so it's a great investment for summer BBQs!
- £129
Buy the White and Blue Runner now from Woven
Barota Outdoor Runner
Here's another lovely runner suitable for outdoor use, this time with a bright and cheery yellow design! It's made from 100% recycled PET, so it has a strong and durable nature yet soft feel. We love the gentle fringing which gives it a delicate look. When it's too cold outside for entertaining guests, this sustainable rug is ideal for indoors too so you can bring it inside and add a splash of fun mustard to a room of your choice!
- £69
Buy the Barota Outdoor Runner now from Urbanara
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