Collection: Shaggy Rugs

A shaggy rug is about comfort you can feel. The deep pile, typically 30 mm or more, is soft under bare feet, quietens a room and brings warmth to hard floors. It is the rug for the rooms where you slow down.

Choosing the material

Wool is the classic choice: naturally soft and resilient, with a springy pile that recovers well after pressure and lasts for years. Polypropylene is the practical alternative, resistant to stains and easy to clean, which makes it a sensible option for homes with children or pets. Viscose has a lovely sheen, but it is delicate, shows marks easily and does not like water, so it belongs in a quiet room such as a bedroom. For family homes, wool or polypropylene are the choices to make.

Where a shaggy rug works best

Bedrooms are its natural home, where the first step of the day lands on something soft. In a living room with wooden or tiled floors it adds warmth and absorbs sound, and a smaller shaggy rug can turn a reading corner or snug into a defined, comfortable spot. Most designs come in calm neutrals such as cream, grey, taupe and off white, with bolder colours for those who want more of a statement. See also our beige rugs and grey rugs.

How do you care for a shaggy rug?

Vacuum on suction only, without a beater bar, and blot spills rather than rubbing them. Rotate the rug every few months so the pile wears evenly, and leave deep cleaning to a professional.