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Our favourite affordable rugs to buy this season

Add some colour and texture to your home.

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Looking for a new affordable rug? Soft furnishings are an easy shortcut to adding texture and colour to your space – including beautiful rugs. A fluffy rug will instantly make any room feel cosier, and they can create a focal point in any room, helping you anchor your furniture.

Placing a gorgeous rug under a coffee table or dining table will instantly look more sophisticated and stylish, especially in bigger rooms where furniture might otherwise look a bit lost. Or you might simply be looking for a cheap rug for your bedroom so when your feet first hit the ground in the mornings, you instantly feel relaxed and warm.

Although rugs tend to come with a hefty price tag, if you’re happy to forgo having an original vintage Persian number, there are plenty of wonderful high street stores that are nailing affordable rugs without compromising on style this season.

As well as immediately adding some colour, texture and interest to a space, rugs protect against damage, muffle footprints on echoing wooden floors and trap heat in the winter, so your home stays warmer and feels cosier. They can also help to create zone areas: placing one under your table in an open-plan living/dining area is great for helping to create a separation between living and eating spaces, for example.

So, whether you’re looking for a new rug for your university bedroom or have just moved into your first home, here’s our pick of the best cheap rugs on offer this autumn from your favourite retailers including John Lewis & Partners, Marks & Spencer and more.

The best cheap rugs to buy in 2024

La Redoute Aftas Rectangular Jute Rug

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Aftas Rectangular Jute Rug
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Jute rugs are on trend this year, and we love the simplicity of this handwoven one from La Redoute. Rustic yet designed with clean lines, it’s perfect for high traffic areas such as hallways or underneath a dining table.

Asiatic Fluffy Shaggy Rug

Fluffy Shaggy Rug

Soft and cuddly, this fluffy rug from Marks & Spencer will feel like a warming embrace underneath your feet. Adding a cosy feel to any area in your home, this timeless rug is a great way to add some texture to a living room or home office.

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Habitat Folktale Tufted Flatweave Wool Rug Multi

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Folktale Tufted Flatweave Wool Rug Multi
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Complete with a bold, colourful design, this wooly rug is a great way to add some playfulness to a room. It will be a great focal point for any bedroom or living space. It’s also made from 100% tufted wool, so the deep soft pile simply cradles your feet.

H&M Indoor/outdoor rug

Indoor/outdoor rug
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Bring a sense of tranquility to your space with this textured weave rug. Place wherever you want for a touch of zen.

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Dunelm Adriana Abstract Washable Rug

Adriana Abstract Washable Rug
Now 83% Off
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This watercolour-inspired rug will look perfect in places where you have a more muted colour palette, including neutrals, greys and light blue hues. It’s the ideal way to add a bit of dimension and colour to a more blank canvas. Even better, if you have a busy household, this cheap rug is also washable, too.

H&M Round jute rug

Round jute rug
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Not everyone is looking for a rectangular rug – sometimes circular is better for selected spaces. We think this stylish option from H&M would look great in a study area or underneath a circular dining table.

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Anthropologie Jute Jude Rug

Jute Jude Rug
Now 15% Off
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This patterned jute rug is a great way to subtly inject some fun into your space. If you have a neutral colourway in your home and want to add a touch of flare, try this trendy rug from Anthropologie.

George Think Rugs Boho Shaggy Abstract Rug

Think Rugs Boho Shaggy Abstract Rug
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Available in four different colourways, this cheap rug is one for a boho lover. Designed with shaggy pile, this rug is soft and durable and promises to last you many years to come. We’re sure it will be a treasured addition to your home.

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Dusk Faux Fur Rug - Ivory

Faux Fur Rug - Ivory
Now 31% Off
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Perfect placed just in front of an armchair or love seat, this faux fur rug is tres chic. If you’re not sure about placing it on the floor, lay it over your favourite armchair for a cosy, alpine feel.

Dunelm Geometric Abstract Swirl Rug

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Geometric Abstract Swirl Rug
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This trendy geometric rug is the perfect eye-catching option for your hallway, dining room or living room. The rusty red colour will also create a warming yet contemporary feel, wherever it’s placed – all at an affordable price point. We also think this option would look great in a home office to add some dimension and creativity to your work-from-home space.

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John Lewis & Partners Modern Checkerboard Rug

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Modern Checkerboard Rug
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Add a hint of checkmate to your living room with this stylish rug from John Lewis & Partners. Effortlessly chic, it will not only add texture and style to your home, but it’s also been created with pure wool for a distinctive soft and plush feel underfoot.

Habitat Modern Country Diamond Rug

Modern Country Diamond Rug
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This rug is ideal for those with grey, blue or white colourways in their home. We think it’d be perfect for small areas that just need that little bit of a lift. A contemporary, modern and fresh pick.

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Concept Looms Machine Woven Green Area Rug

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Machine Woven Green Area Rug
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Do you love green? One of the most loved colours in the interiors world, green has this worldly, warming feel to it that we know and love. Bring that feeling of nature inside and under your feet with this stylish green rug from Wayfair.

John Lewis & Partners Russet Multistripe Rug

Russet Multistripe Rug
Credit: John Lewis

Who said it was hard to add colour to your home? With this multicoloured striped rug, you can do it in one fell swoop. Perfect for creating a focal point in an empty space, this rug would look great styled under a coffee table in a neutral lounge, finished off with a few colourful cushions added to your sofa.

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Fairmont Park Cynthia Geometric Hand Woven Hand Hooked Mustard Area Rug

Cynthia Geometric Hand Woven Hand Hooked Mustard Area Rug
Now 71% Off
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Add a touch of sunshine to your home with this mustard-coloured geometric rug. Not as bold as bright yellow, mustard works effortlessly with so many other palettes, including grey, blue and green.

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