The perfect dining room area rug can transform the entire room, all without buying or rearranging any furniture. But they serve a functional purpose as well – they protect the floor from chair legs, they catch spills, they quiet the noise of moving seats, and they can make eclectic decor themes feel more cohesive. We’ve collected our favorites in this post. These rugs combine style with functionality for performance your family can depend on. Many of these rugs are stain-resistant and some are even washable, while the rest are made with premium materials like wool that will last a lifetime. Maybe you’ll find the perfect inspiration below!
For many decorators, the hardest part about buying a dining room rug isn’t picking the perfect style – it’s choosing the right size. A good rule of thumb is to take the size of your table and add 24 inches to each side, allowing plenty of space for chairs to slide out without scraping over the edge. Don’t feel like busting out the tape measure? This chart can provide convenient at-a-glance guidance.
Grey Fringed Dining Room Rug: Flatwoven area rugs are a popular choice for dining table placements, allowing chair legs to move smoothly across the surface without snags. This gorgeous Safavieh design is woven from soft cotton for easy handling and straightforward upkeep. A light fringe lends a formal touch.
Grey Striped Cotton Rug for Dining Table: Staggered grey and white stripes bring tremendous energy to this flatwoven area rug design, sure to make any dining room environment feel more contemporary. This cotton rug is completely reversible for twice the wear.
Washable Striped Dining Table Rug: Are you concerned about cleanup? Dining table rugs are tasked with catching crumbs and spills of all sorts. Ruggable is a brand that has catapulted to popularity thanks to their machine-washable rug designs. Simply separate the removable backing and throw this black and white striped rug into the wash on a standard cycle. It’s easy.
Moroccan Rug for Dining Room: Large organic patterns make Moroccan rugs an especially popular selection for dining rooms. Worried about the lightness of this neutral rug design? This piece is made from stain-resistant synthetics, plus it’s fully machine-washable right at home.
Chevron 8×10 Dining Room Rug: This charming chevron-patterned area rug offers a soft pile, providing the comfort and warmth of a traditional area rug but with all the advantages of smart synthetic materials. This piece is woven from 100% polypropylene for excellent resistance against staining and daily wear.
Handmade Wool Dining Table Rug: Nothing compares to the tasteful elegance of natural wool. This artisanal dining room area rug features handwoven construction, the surface worked into a linear diamond pattern flanked by dashed borders at each end. This elevated design comes from the home lifestyle brand of Ellen DeGeneres.
Stain-Resistant Round Dining Room Rug: Are you brave enough to put a snow-white rug beneath your dining table? No worries – this performance rug is woven from polypropylene to repel moisture and staining for easy cleanup. Pair this round area rug with a round dining table.
Distressed Oval Dining Room Rug: Flatter your dining table with a well-proportioned oval area rug. This design features a distressed pattern loosely based on traditional carpets, suitable for formal and casual dining room themes alike.
Moroccan Rug for Dining Room: This dining room area rug features an on-trend Moroccan trellis pattern sure to flatter popular interior decor themes like bohemian, Scandinavian, contemporary, and more. Choose from a variety of adaptable colorways.
Chris Loves Julia Wool Rug for Dining Table: This luxurious area rug from Chris Loves Julia is beautifully hooked from natural wool into a charming diamond checker pattern. Each rug is GoodWeave certified to ensure ethical production along every step of the process.
Textured Geometric Dining Rug: Thick ridged pile lends added visual dimension to this stunning dining room area rug design. This piece features a wool look but is made from resilient polyester for excellent resistance against everyday stains. Each end is finished with a light fringe.
Marbled Square Rug for Dining Table: Marbled grey and gold create a sophisticated stone illusion, offering a budget-friendly way to make your dining room arrangement look more expensive. This stain-resistant synthetic rug is available in a wide variety of sizes including square and round sizing.
Marbled Modern Dining Room Rug: Use this marbled blue, gold, and ivory area rug to lend a sense of drama to your dining table. This rug features a soft and comfortable pile crafted from polypropylene for excellent performance even within family dining rooms.
Rainbow Rug for Dining Room: Area rugs provide a low-risk opportunity to bring added color into a dining room decor theme. This beautiful design includes a spectrum of color tempered by a distressed wash of ivory, sure to flatter even your most adventurous tableware sets.
Floral Round Dining Table Rug: These multicolor floral medallions will instantly brighten any dining room environment. This function-forward area rug is available in a variety of dining-friendly sizes, each one machine-washable for added convenience. Fade-resistant materials ensure lasting vibrancy.
Colorful Geometric Dining Room Area Rug: Are you looking for a creative way to incorporate more artwork within your dining room decor theme? This area rug features oversized geometric patterns inspired by Bauhaus greats, rendered in muted primaries for creative coordination potential. This rug is machine washable.
Washable Jonathan Adler Dining Table Rug: Rockstar contemporary designer Jonathan Adler has teamed up with washable rug brand Ruggable to translate his glamorous style into easy-care accents sure to set your dining room apart from the rest. This gorgeous rug features an offset geometric pattern in a trendy ombre palette.
Earthy Washable Area Rug for Dining Room: Satisfying earth tones ensure this washable area rug will serve as a flattering complement for wood dining furniture in any finish. Use to complement dining room decor themes like mid-century, bohemian, minimalistic, and more.
Easy-Clean Striped Dining Rug: If you’re looking for an area rug that can resist even the messiest eaters, consider seeking out a rug that is designed to perform indoors and out. This piece is fully water-resistant, sure to repel most sources of staining with ease. The playful border lends a touch of formality well-suited to indoor dining rooms.
Plaid Farmhouse Dining Room Rug: Painterly stripes sweep across the Humphrey area rug from Chris Loves Julia, creating a charming plaid pattern with plenty of character. This rug is made with performance polyester to keep stains at bay. CloudPile construction makes the surface whimsically soft for comfort.
Jute Modern Dining Room Rug: Oversized diamond patterns make this beautifully handwoven area rug an especially effective statement piece. This design is made with resilient jute to provide a dreamy palette of bohemian texture to admire. Reversible construction provides twice the wear.
Braided Round Dining Room Jute Rug: Complement your round dining table with a perfectly sized rug to place beneath. This area rug features rustic braided construction made from 100% jute. This rug is also available in a variety of vibrant colorways sure to brighten any dining room environment.
Striped Jute Rug for Dining Room: Rustic charm meets chic contemporary appeal with this handsome striped dining room rug. This piece is woven from two shades of sustainable jute with just a hint of cotton for added resilience. This rug is also available with denim-colored stripes.
Farmhouse Jute Round Dining Table Rug: This artfully woven area rug will lend an impressive element to any dining room theme. This round rug features circular accents that create a lacelike effect, perfect for expressive decor themes like bohemian and cottage chic. Choose from a spectrum of colorways.
Washable Jute-Look Area Rug: Love the look of jute but don’t want to deal with the upkeep? This washable area rug mimics the look of natural fiber with all the advantages of stain-resistant polyester. Unlike other washable brands, this design enjoys single-piece construction that can be laid down without any type of rug pad.
Handwoven Jute Rug in Dining Room: Lightweight braided construction ensures this jute area rug is easy to handle for cleaning and care. This budget-friendly design is available in a range of sizes ranging from doormats to impressive 12′ x 18′ sizing, also available in a spectrum of bright colors.
Green Jute Rug for Dining Room: This jute area rug showcases the colorful side of natural fiber rugs. This piece features soft-spun yarns for comfort underfoot, dyed a satisfying green color sure to make your dining room feel fresh and relaxing. A boho-chic fringe finishes off each end.
Red Farmhouse Dining Rug: Perfect for farmhouse and rustic interior decor themes, this braided area rug is a timeless classic rendered in an updated color palette. This piece features alternating stripes woven from soft cotton for excellent comfort underfoot. This piece is reversible.
Classic Yellow Dining Room Rug: Antique-inspired patterns are updated with a monochromatic yellow palette for a fun modern look. This charming area rug is woven from resilient polypropylene, the soft and comfortable pile kept short for easy upkeep. This rug is available in a small selection of sizes that are suitable for common dining table dimensions.
Traditional Green Rug for Dining Room: Bring brilliant color to your dining room decor theme with this inventive area rug collection. This series features traditional medallion motifs reimagined in a variety of super-vibrant colorways like the green and orange pictured here. Explore the other available options for a spectrum of purples, blues, reds, and more.
Geometric Green Dining Room Rug: Geometric rugs can make any dining room feel bolder – they’re perfect for spaces that utilize simple dining table and dining chair designs. This washable area rug features a double arch design available in black, orange, green, or blue. This rug is also available in a round format.
Botanical Area Rug for dining Table: The charming Cotswolds series is perfect for cottage, contemporary, and country interior themes alike. This area rug collection features the distinctive floral styling made famous by Rifle Paper Co., rendered in smart stain-resistant synthetics by Loloi.
Animal Motif Dining Room Table Rug: If your dining room needs a major dash of character, consider investing in an area rug that features unexpected decorative vignettes. This charming design combines playful animals and beautiful botanicals in an enchanting palette that really pops.
Justina Blakeney Modern Dining Rug: Hallu is a stylish Justina Blakeney design that blends chic geometric patterns with expressive coloration. This piece is hand-hooked by skilled artisans using plush 100% wool yarns for exquisite comfort and durability.
Floral Rug for Round Dining Table: Inspired by impressionist paintings, this beautiful floral area rug features artistic flowers rendered in a large-scale pattern sure to make a dramatic impression anywhere. This round dining table rug is available in three colorways ranging from dark and dramatic to light and uplifting.
Teal Dining Room Table Area Rug: Jonathan Adler offers an exciting way to energize your dining room decor theme with the Waterfall washable area rug. This piece is also available in a creative rainbow colorway as well. Each one is fully machine-washable for convenience.
Navy Moroccan Dining Room Table Rug: Recycled plastic water bottles are given a new lease on life with the Blue My Mind area rug from Loomy. This attractive accent features a playful Moroccan pattern in ivory over dark blue, perfect for contemporary and coastal interior decor themes. Each one is made by hand.
Ivory and Blue Dining Room Rug: Rhythmic patterns give this dining room rug a touch of global flair. This piece is woven from stain-resistant polypropylene to keep the ivory base looking clean and bright, while navy patterns play across the surface with eye-catching scale. The pile is kept short but feels wonderfully soft.
Scalloped Blue Dining Room Rug: Layered borders and scalloped edges make this rug a true statement piece. This creative Justina Blakeney design is hooked from pure wool for resilience and comfort. GoodWeave certification ensures that the weavers receive fair wages and ethical working conditions.
Washable Traditional Round Dining Rug: Washable construction makes it easy to enjoy a sophisticated antique look but without worrying about all the wear and tear that dining room environments can create. This round area rug is available in a variety of rich jewel-tone colorways.
Rifle Paper Co. Botanical Dining Table Rug: Blooming wisteria blossoms give this area rug a playful botanical look, the pattern dotted with fun and surprising bird motifs. This classic bordered rug is a tasteful selection for those who want to frame a rustic or traditional dining room table.
Traditional 9 x 12 Dining Room Rug: Layla is an especially versatile area rug collection from Loloi, each piece printed with traditional patterns that are lightly distressed for a convincing vintage look. The polyester surface cleans up easily so you won’t have to fear the casual spill.
Kelly Clarkson Dining Room Area Rug: Polypropylene construction ensures this vibrant area rug will maintain its bright color over years of enjoyment. The low pile is soft underfoot but won’t obstruct the movement of chair legs for excellent performance beneath dining tables. Sizing is limited, but this rug does run up to a dining-friendly 8×10 size.
Traditional Rug for Round Dining Tables: Traditional rug motifs are expressed with a highly distressed effect to give this charming area rug an antique look, but the chosen colors definitely lean toward a contemporary palette. This piece is available in an 8′ round format and a variety of rectangular formats as well.
Medallion Polyester Dining Room Rug: Use this unique medallion area rug to complement dining room decor like southwestern, lodge, farmhouse, and other rustic-leaning themes. This is a 100% polyester area rug that resists staining and wear, while the ends are capped in a light fringe for a classic look.
Traditional Neutral Dining Room Rug: Rosemarie is a gorgeous traditional area rug design by Chris Loves Julia, available in a range of dining-friendly sizes all the way up to 10′ x 14′. Round options are available too. This piece is available in three earthy colorways that coordinate easily with any interior decor palette.
Traditional Farmhouse Dining Room Rug: While this area rug may look like a traditional knotted rug at first glance, the pattern is actually printed on a flatwoven base in high resolution for an authentic vintage look on a reasonable budget. This rug is made from resilient polyester for stain-resistance and strength.
Washable 9×12 Dining Room Rug: Want to lean heavily into the antique aesthetic? This washable area rug features a highly distressed effect that allows the classic patterns to peek through with tasteful subtlety. Choose from four colorways. This design is available with a standard rug pad or a cushioned rug pad included.
Classic Black Dining Room Area Rug: Dark area rugs can make any dining room feel dramatic and effortlessly elegant. This design features classic old-world motifs rendered in a dark charcoal colorway, with its details lightly erased by a distressed effect. Round and square sizing options are also available.
Genuine Cowhide Rug for Dining Table: While typical cowhide rugs are not large enough to fit beneath most dining tables (cows simply don’t grow that large!), a patchwork cowhide rug can provide the same rugged charm with a creative contemporary look. This piece is made with natural hair-on-hide alternating with soft viscose for enchanting texture.
Cowhide Rug for Round Dining Table: This gorgeous patchwork cowhide area rug is handmade from beautiful black and white cowhide panels, the pieces secured with zigzag stitches for dependable strength even beneath dining tables. Each rug is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
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