Your Need-To-Know Guide to Scandinavian Rugs

Scandinavian-inspired design is an interior concept that has flourished in popularity in recent years. Utilising a blend of textures and soft hues to achieve a sleek and modern decor, Scandi design emphasises clean lines, utility and simple furnishes that are functional and strikingly beautiful.

A Scandinavian rug can be the perfect design piece that is sure to tie together any minimalist aesthetic in need of some soft furnishing. Whether you are looking for a subtle textile injection of creams and whites, or you are looking to incorporate some traditional Scandinavian pattern, Rugs Direct is sure to have whatever you are looking for to achieve your Scandi-inspired living space.

With thousands of options for indoor, outdoor and room-specific rugs in a plethora of colours, styles and sizes with free delivery available on all items across the UK, you are guaranteed to find something that you love with Rugs Direct.

Our Top Scandinavian Rug Picks

Regardless of size, as all styles allow you to choose your preferred dimensions, we have compiled a list of our favourite traditional Scandi-style rugs. Focussing predominantly on pattern and the minimal clean approach, our Scandi-inspired recommendations combine functionality and beauty in keeping with Scandinavian's natural colour scheme.

Scandinavian-Inspired Patterned Rugs

One of the best and most prominent ways to incorporate the beauty of Scandi-design into your home is by the injection of the Scandinavian pattern; clean lines, geometric shapes and graphics. Rugs are an excellent way to integrate the timeless patterns of Scandinavia into any household. Here are our top picks for Scandinavian-inspired patterned rugs:

Scandi Berber Rugs by Think Rugs

The Sandi Berber collection from Think Rugs is inspired by the Scandi and Beni Ourain Berber style rugs. Machine-woven with 100% Polypropylene, this collection is both durable and delicately soft. Using whites, greys, creams and blacks, Scandi Berber rugs take the elegance of the Nordic movement and transport it directly into your home.

With the recognisable diamond pattern and traditional Scandinavian vectors, Scandi Berber is an excellent choice for those wanting to pay homage to the Scandinavian style within their home.

If you are looking for something a bit more subtle, but you like the Scandi Berber collection, we recommend the Beige Cream Rug for the more subtle incorporation of the Scandinavian-inspired diamond pattern. Still recognised as Scandi style, this rug is an elegant nod to the colour scheme and design of Scandinavia.

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Skandi Rugs by HMC

If you are looking for a more modern twist on the traditional Scandinavian style, Skandi Rugs by HMC takes the traditional Scandinavian patterns and colour and takes them to the next level. Featuring heavy geometric designs atop a neutral colour palette, Skandi rugs are a stylish and enthusiastic way to seamlessly add an air of Scandivanian luxury into any room.

Named after Swedish cities, HMC offers the Malmo, Oslo and Visby Skandi Rugs that are crafted using a shaggy cut and loop Polypropylene pile in styles and patterns that recreate the simplistic, yet strikingly beautiful Nordic design.

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Scandinavian-Inspired Jute Rugs

Jute rugs have become an integral addition to any Scandi-inspired room. Providing muted, neutral hues that are reminiscent of Nordic landscapes, jute rugs are perfect for providing texture to any minimalist aesthetic. Available in a range of sizes from large to runner rugs, jute rugs are guaranteed to provide something for everyone.

Soumark Rugs by Asiatic

Described as ‘jute rugs with a difference’, Soumark Rugs are a minimalistic and effortless injection of texture to any Nordic-inspired interior. Using colours such as browns, beige and blues, Soumark Rugs take inspiration from the classic Scandinavian aesthetic.

If you are interested in adding a splash of colour that does not compromise the minimalist design style of your living space, Soumark Rugs offer their statement Jute rug in red, gold and green.

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Lagos Oriental Rugs by Oriental Weavers

Available in gold and grey, Oriental Weavers’ Lagos collection is 100% handwoven Jute rugs. Those looking for simplistic and hard-wearing rugs that are ideal for a busy, modern household will find Lagos Oriental perfect for their living space. Lagos Oriental are Jute rugs that strive to maintain the sophistication of that Nordic-inspired aesthetic without compromising on practicality.

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Scandinavian-Inspired Runner Rugs

Runner rugs can provide you with an enormous amount of freedom and flexibility. Unlike larger rugs or statement rugs which require meticulous planning to avoid decor clashes or practicality issues, runner rugs are perfect to bring texture and pattern to any hallway, entryway or room within your house.

Ives Modern Rugs by Asiatic

Staying true to the Scandinavian style, Ives Modern Rugs by Asiatic are designed with simplicity in mind. Featuring two-tone designs in a variety of colours, the flatweave rugs available from Asiatic are an ideal addition to any minimalistic modern home. Hand-woven from a cotton and jute mix, these rugs are extremely durable and intricately created.

Ives Modern are available in a selection of Nordic-inspired tones from black and white, grey and natural which are perfect for any Scandinavian decor interior design. If you are looking to inject some colour into your space via a runner rug from Asiatic, Ives Modern are also available in yellow and blue. Preserving that calm and minimalist aesthetic, these runners are the perfect combination of simplicity and elegance.

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