The right area rug can instantly transform the look of your dining room.

Kritsada Panichgul

The rightarea rugis an easy, unfussy design upgrade that will breathe new life into yourdining room.

The right rug can also pull your entiredining roomtogether andanchor your decor and furniture.

Midcentury modern dining room

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Looks aside, there are several other factors to think about when choosing a dining room rug.

Narrow down your selection based on practicality, considering elements like budget, traffic, shedding, and durability.

With itsneutral huesand subtle stripes, this rug makes a visually soothing upgrade to this space.

Neutral dining room

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Pops of blue also complement this dining space, pulling the whole room’s accessories and artwork together.

The space is covered inwhite shiplap, so an understated natural rug adds texture without adding too much color.

Because of its natural fibers, you’re able to easily spot its stunning color variances from afar.

Dining room with vintage rug

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The vintage-style rug complements the red leather dining chairs while covering this space’s natural circulation patterns.

Outdoor Dining Area

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We adore the effortless pattern play in thisoutdoor dining retreat.

The diamond motif rug encourages the blue-and-white gingham bistro chairs to steal the spotlight.

Mid-century dining table

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The additional pops of pink and yellow around the room fill this space with a lively, light-hearted rhythm.

Overall, this dining room feels peaceful and gentle.

Flat-Weave Dining Room Rug

Max Kim-Bee

This flat-weave rug features a natural palette and clean geometric shapes.

Kitchen and dining room open concept

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The simplicity of the rug adds softness and comfort to thismodern dining room.

Colorful Dining Room

Sara Bradley

This perky dining room flaunts a multi-colored palette with pops of black.

There’s a playful yet sophisticated mood in this space that’s reflected in each piece.

Outdoor dining

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It lays flat but adds texture and interest to the space with its fringed edges.

This rug’s light tones also provide dimension and color balance to this space.

Itslight taupe huesrefresh this space, giving it a layered, tonal effect.

modern dining room with brick walls and wood ceiling

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It adds a dose of cheer and radiates a warm, welcoming feel to thisrustic space.

Its geometric design and thick, dense texture adds a lovely drama to this space.

Plush Dining Room Rug

Joyelle West

This stocky rug seamlessly integrates into this dining space.

dining room with bench and chandelier

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Its buttery soft appeal and plush texture makes it a perfect fit for this crisp, neutral dining space.

Overall, the pink hues soften this space and accentuate its welcoming character.

The space feels classic and considered.

Dining room

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Found in both porcelain and wood iterations, this timeless pattern instantly updates a space.

This kind of flooring is typically low-maintenance and long-lasting.

This dining room feels unapologetically calm and classic.

Hadley Peterson dining room

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Geometric Dining Room Rug

This rug features a blue motif layered on a muted blue-toned background.

With a royal blue table runner and an adjacent blue room, this eye-catching interior feels absolutely zen.

Dining room abstract artwork

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modern dining room with wood floors and pendant lights

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Emerald green dining room

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Modern dining room

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French country style dining room

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Farmhouse style dining room

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Dining room with fireplace

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Dining table with modern lighting

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Teal dining room

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Dining room

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Classic dining room with modern furniture

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Dining room with cabinet storage

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Modern farmhouse dining room

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Modern dining room with rustic table

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