A faded deep gray and white Persian rug with a large floral border rests underneath a dark wooden dining table set. Curtains with a gray medallion pattern match the area rug for a cohesive and stylish look. An antique piece of artwork in a dark wooden frame is mounted to the wall.
29 Dining Room Rug Ideas for Added Warmth, Interest, and Style
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February 17, 2023
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A dining room rug underneath your table is a great idea to add warmth and interest, while also protecting your floor from stains and scratches. Popular options for dining room rugs that you’ll see in this collection include vintage, faded Persian rugs with intricate and detailed designs. This style of rug can be found in a range of colors and patterns, to match any space. In addition, the detailed pattern can help hide small spills and stains. Nowadays however, many stylish rugs can be found in washable versions.
Another popular option is rugs woven from natural fibers, including jute or wool. These rugs bring a rustic and organic element, which can complement a farmhouse dining room look. They are also very durable and able to withstand heavy foot traffic.
Beyond the color and pattern of your rug, consider the size of your dining table set. Your rug should comfortably extend beyond pulled out dining chairs, but not be so large that it overwhelms the room. If your rug is too small for your dining set, consider layering it with another, larger rug.
Keep reading to see how the rooms in this collection mix textures and colors of rugs and furniture to create welcoming and interesting spaces!
02 of Moody Dining Room With Vibrant Red Area Rug
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A black and white dining room is styled with a vibrant and eye-catching cherry red, blue, and cream Persian rug, with a beautifully detailed black border. Resting on the rug is a live edge wooden dining table, arranged with an eclectic arrangement of wooden and metal chairs. The table is styled with a macramé table runner, glowing candles, and a festive pine garland.
03 of Dining Room Nook Idea With Area Rug
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This light dining room nook features a plush white area rug with borders of faded red and blue and small flower medallions in the center. A round white dining room table with a traditional base is centered on the rug, connecting black wooden wishbone chairs with woven seats to a light grey fabric dining bench. The bench is dotted with plaid pillows in faded blue and cream.
04 of Coastal Farmhouse Dining Room Idea With Warm Wool Rug
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This welcoming dining room features a warm, copper wool-blend rug centered under a wooden farmhouse dining table. Rattan-style chairs with navy blue cushions are arranged around the table, and along with the rug, create a coastal farmhouse look. A modern gold candlelight fixture hangs in between ceiling beams over an organic centerpiece.
05 of Ideas for Layered Dining Room Rugs
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An inviting dining room is styled with layered area rugs; the larger natural jute rug is placed under the smaller fluffy white and black geometric rug. A wooden dining table set is placed on the smaller rug and decorated with square white plate ware and greens in glass vases.
06 of Warm Dining Room With Faded Tan Area Rug
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A comfortable and festive dining room has a faded white, tan, and brown patterned area rug centered under a rustic wooden dining room table. Wooden cross-back side chairs are placed around the table. Festive accents are placed throughout the room, including a juniper bush in a woven basket on the table, a vintage sign, and an array of golden mirrors.
07 of Modern Farmhouse Dining Room With Faded Brown Persian Rug
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A neutral dining room features a brown, tan, and cream Persian area rug, with a gentle fading to match the farmhouse style. There is a wooden dining set with chairs and a bench resting on the area rug. A unique and contemporary chandelier is centered over the table, in front of a golden, wall-mounted mirror.
08 of Beige Floral Persian Dining Room Area Rug Ideas
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A cozy dining room features a large beige area rug with deep crimson and cream-colored flowers and a patterned border. Beige fabric armchairs and mismatched side chairs rest on the rug around a circular oak dining table. A modern farmhouse light hangs from the ceiling over a bouquet of purple flowers.
09 of Warm Dining Room With Round Natural Rug
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A welcoming dining room is designed with a woven jute area rug, under a white tulip dining table, bringing warmth and comfort to the space. Modern wooden dining chairs are arranged around the table for style and functionality. An elegant golden chandelier is centered above a bright flower bouquet in a glass vase.
10 of Farmhouse Dining Room With Vintage Décor
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A cream-colored dining room is styled with a vintage white and black abstract rug placed on a warm wooden floor. A distressed wooden table is centered over the rug and arranged with mismatched antique dining chairs. A unique white chandelier is hanging over a basket centerpiece, and a vintage ladder is mounted horizontally on the back wall.
11 of Light Gray Medallion Rug in Dining Room
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A classy dining room is designed with a mosaic medallion area rug with tassels in a light gray color, creating alignment with the cool, light blue walls. A rustic wooden dining table with black metal legs and wooden cross-back chairs rest on the center of the carpet. Above the table, there is a black chandelier with glittering glass decals.
12 of Checkered Dining Room Area Rug Ideas
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Farmhouse dining room with a black and white checkered area rug for a timeless look. The rug is centered underneath a warm wooden dining room table and matches the black chairs and white table legs. The far wall features a white shiplap accent wall with a large vintage clock with black numbers.
13 of Modern Meets Traditional Dining Room
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This dining room brings elegance from the floor up. A cream-colored high-low rug uses high and low pile tufts to create a luxurious damask pattern. A regal wooden table is arranged on the rug and beige tufted chairs rest on either side. A contemporary black metal chandelier is centered over the dining table and picks up on the black paneled walls.
14 of Elegant Dining Room With Blue and White Area Rug
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A welcoming and elegant dining room is designed with a gently faded light blue, navy blue, and cream area rug with an intricate floral pattern. A dining table with a wide base and a glass top is centered on the rug and white fabric chairs are arranged on all sides. A beautiful bouquet of pink flowers is arranged in a white vase on the table.
15 of Geometric Area Rug
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An eclectic farmhouse dining room is decorated with a fluffy cream and gray geometric area rug with tassels. A wooden farmhouse table rests on the rug and is surrounded by vintage wooden accent chairs and fabric armchairs. A large circular light is centered over the table, a nod to the geometric shapes in the area rug.
16 of Faded Persian Rug Idea in Dining Room
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This Farmhouse dining room with white shiplap accent walls is designed with a faded dark blue and rust-colored area rug, with a geometric navy border. There is a wooden table centered over the rug, arranged with metal dining chairs. A vintage cloth runner is placed on the table, under a large black enamel pot with vibrant greens nestled in it.
17 of Area Rug in Modern Farmhouse Dining Room
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This modern black and white farmhouse dining room features a striking rug with a Persian design and a large border. The intricate pattern of the rug adds an interesting visual element to this otherwise clean and modern space. A large traditional wooden table rests on top of the rug and is styled with black side chairs, dark wooden armchairs, and a white vase with overflowing greens.
18 of Navy Blue and White Dining Room Area Rug
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This warm dining room is styled with a navy blue and cream area rug with floral medallions and hexagonal patterns. The patterned rug is centered under a sleek and clean dining room table, for a pleasing contrast. The table is decorated with soft silver chargers and arranged with farmhouse-style King Louis side chairs.
19 of Natural Braided Rug in Festive Dining Room
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This neutral dining room is styled with a sand-colored, braided natural rug with a white border. There is a large white wooden dining table centered on the rug and silver metal chairs with cream-colored cushions. Light beige roman blinds hang in the windows and match the natural rug.
20 of Antique Style Area Rug in Neutral Dining Room
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A modern farmhouse dining room is designed with neutral tan walls and warm wooden floors. An antique-style black and cream-patterned rug with touches of faded purple and red rests underneath a white dining room table. Black chairs are arranged around the table, creating a beautiful cohesive space that matches the large black wall mirrors and the hanging modern chandelier.
21 of Black Sideboard and Wood Dining Table
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This dining room boasts light grey walls, beige curtains, a wooden dining room table, and black chairs on a white rug. A large grey lamp and brown jug are placed on a black sideboard placed on the warm wood floor on the right side of the room.
22 of White and Grey Area Rug in Dining Room
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This cozy winter farmhouse dining room features an eye-catching white rug with dark gray floral and medallion patterns. There is a white distressed wood dining table centered on the rug, surrounded by traditional white chairs. A white shiplap accent wall is styled with a vintage hutch with dark accessories, creating a stylish and cohesive dining room.
23 of Cream Patterned Area Rug With Farmhouse Table
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This dining room has a large, high-pile, cream area rug with gray accents, for an understated but interesting focal point. A warm oak dining table, wooden bench, and white metal dining chairs rest on top of the rug. Breezy white curtains are arranged on either side of the window, letting in plenty of light.
24 of White Braided Farmhouse Dining Room Area Rug
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Stained wood dining table is perched on a white braided farmhouse dining room area rug. Beige tufted dining chairs are seated around the table lit by a black linear lantern pendant light.
25 of Elegant and Simple Tablescape
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This elegant table features a light gray and white simple dining table centerpiece idea of assorted greenery and white candles. A textured white area rug defines the space. White wooden chairs are pushed under the table and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
26 of Neutral Grey and Cream Dining Room Rug Ideas
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A bright farmhouse living room is styled with a cozy gray and cream area rug. Centered on top of the rug is a rustic wooden dining room table and cream and wood dining room chairs with a geometric patterned fabric. A striped runner and a white jug with tulips decorate the table.
27 of Gray and White Dining Room With Floral Accents
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A comfortable farmhouse dining room is styled with a patterned white and deep gray area rug, which is a beautiful juxtaposition against the warm oak floor. There is an antique dining table with matching chairs resting on the rug. The table is decorated with a beautiful floral garland, accented with candles and glass bottles.
28 of Distressed White Vintage Chairs with Spindle Back
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Distressed white vintage chairs with spindle back are arranged around a stained wood double pedestal dining table. The table sits on a white and dark gray vintage dining room area rug under a black chandelier.
29 of Vintage Rug in Farmhouse Dining Room with Gray Walls
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Stained wood double pedestal dining table is paired with a matching dining bench and black spindle back dining chairs. The dining set sits on a white and gray vintage rug in this farmhouse dining room with gray walls.
