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Everything You Need to Know About White Rugs
A well-chosen white rug is a versatile design piece that you will not regret. From pure whites to creamy ivories, white rugs can complement your interior design effortlessly.
A white rug can be a blank canvas you use a leaping off point for more ambitious design elsewhere. Or, with a solid, bright white rug, you can create a stark focal point that’s surprisingly arresting. Adding an elegant white rug to a minimalist home extends a chic look excellently. And a shaggy white rug in the bedroom will allow you to step out of bed onto a fluffy cloud.
Whatever kind of white rug you’re looking for, we have an exceptional range of quality white rugs large and small, suitable for any home. Browse our top picks below and learn how to keep a white rug clean with our expert advice.
Our Favourite White Rugs
We are proud to cater to many different home styles and budgets with our superb range of white rugs. Here are our top picks:
Large White Rugs
When you want to transform the whole look of a room, a large white rug will do the trick. You can tie a whole seating area together to create a cohesive, separate area. Make sure you’re up to speed on how to measure for a rug and what size area rug to pick.
Go extra large with New Weave’s stunning Mayfair Sky Rug. The understated elegance of its ivory tones will add an air of simple luxury to your living room. Fine wool is masterfully woven with silk to lend a refined finish and gorgeously soft feel. This rug will truly elevate your living room’s style.
For a lustrous pile, choose a Geo Mastercraft Rug. The mixture of yarns creates a unique texture with high and low piles for an exquisite white rug with depth. This rug will add a touch of classy comfort to any room it's placed in.
The svelte tones of this Silky Textured Ivory Rug from Nourison create a low profile rug with subtle abstract designs. Its silvery sheen is quietly chic and feels wonderful underfoot, too. For an artfully designed centrepiece, this is the perfect choice.
When you’re looking for a rug that you can just sink into, a Sierra Cream Rug from Think Rugs is choice for you. The gorgeous 50mm pile height is luxurious underfoot and its shaggy look is perfect for creating a sense of deluxe cosiness in your living room or bedroom.
Small White Rugs
A round rug is a great way to bring a unique decorative touch to a chosen nook in your home. Use it to highlight a particular design piece like a beautiful piece of small furniture. This Twilight Chalk Rug from Mastercraft creates a magnificent white disc against which to highlight anything you want.
A small fluffy rug like this Shimmer Champagne Rug could be the perfect addition to a little reading nook. You could also place it at the foot of your bed for an extension of the relaxation element of this room. With a 30mm shimmer pile, it’s a rug you could just sink into.
If you want to spruce up a hallway or entrance, a runner rug is a fantastic way to achieve this. The attractive two-tone design of this Ives Modern Natural Rug from Asiatic would make for a beautiful welcome to a clean, elegant home design. Its handwoven cotton and jute mix makes it highly durable and able to withstand constant foot traffic.
White Jute Rugs
Jute is a natural material that makes for sumptuously soft rugs that also have an appealing texture and natural aesthetic. Jute rugs are very soft underfoot, but they are also very durable. This makes them fantastic as area rugs in rooms that get a lot of use.
This Weston Linen Rug from Nourison is handwoven in jute and bamboo extruded silk-like fibre, lending quality and softness underfoot in spades. The rug is light and airy and comes in a range of sizes, including runners, making for a versatile and elegant choice.
To incorporate white in a more subtle way to your jute rug, a Bazaar Jute Natural Rug from Think Rugs is the perfect option. The minimalist white lines on the woody hues add a cool touch to a bohemian-style room or modern, open-plan home.
How to Clean a White Rug at Home
While white rugs provide a wonderful finish to any room, they can be intimidating to some. Dirt, dust, pet hair and other marks are much easier to see on a lighter background, especially a white one.
This is why it’s a good idea to know how to properly go about cleaning a white rug and caring for a white rug. As experienced professionals when it comes to all things rugs, we are exceptionally well placed to advise you on the best home methods for how to keep a white rug clean.
How to Keep a White Rug Clean
Maintaining your white rug before it needs to be properly washed or deep cleaned is the best practice.
Here are some easy methods for maintaining your white rug:
- Shake your rug: You should shake your white rug out often to avoid the build-up of dust and hair. To do this properly, roll up your rug and bring it outdoors. While holding on to the corners, shake your white rug powerfully until you notice crumbs, debris, and dirt has stopped falling.
- Beat your rug: If you have a very large white rug that you can’t shake out, hang it over a railing (like your stair bannister) or a fence, then use a broomstick or other strong stick to whack the rug until debris stops coming out.
- Vacuum your rug: You should vacuum your rug at least once a week. Make sure that you use its brush attachment as this will help to loosen any debris that’s within the rug fibres. However, if you have a shaggy rug, avoid using the brush attachment as this can tangle the fibres.
How to Clean up Spills on Your White Rug
One very important part of white rug maintenance is dealing with spills straight away. If you have spilt something on your white rug, use these cleaning methods:
- Scoop up anything solid immediately.
- Blot any liquids with either a white rag or a plain piece of kitchen roll. Anything with prints or colourings can bleed out onto your white rug and stain it.
- Dab at any more stubborn marks with soapy, warm water.
How to Freshen Up a White Rug
Even when you take steps to regularly maintain your white rug, you may find that the colour has faded or there is some odour. If your white rug is becoming a little discoloured, your best bet is to hire a professional to provide a thorough cleaning that returns the brightness of your rug with no damage. Home methods risk damaging your white rug.
How to Get Rid of Odours in Your White Rug
Baking soda is a magical tool when it comes to cleaning. If you notice any odours in your white rug, from previous spillages, from pets, or from something else, use baking soda to neutralise the smell. Sprinkle a little over your rug and let it sit overnight. Vacuum it up in the morning and voila!
How to Wash a White Rug
If your white rug is in need of a deep clean or you need to remove stains, keep reading. Here are our top methods for washing a white rug:
- Steam cleaning: Using a steam cleaner can provide a great deep clean of your white rug. You can either hire one and do it yourself, or hire a professional to steam clean your white rug. Either way, it’ll come out looking brand new.
- Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide, or rubbing alcohol, is great for spills like coffee or red wine which won’t be as easy to get out as other spillages. Get some of the solution onto a clean white rag and blot and rub until the stain disappears. To then remove the solution, sponge some water on the area and leave to dry.
Find Your Perfect Rug with Rugs Direct
Whether you’re looking for a white rug or something more vibrant, you can browse our huge selection of quality rugs by colour, size, style, and room. This, combined with an extensive range of modern and traditional designs, and a selection of high-quality materials like wool rugs, means you’re sure to find the perfect rug for you.
When you shop with Rugs Direct, you get free UK mainland delivery on all products and an easy returns system for peace of mind. Plus, our price promise guarantees you the best deal. Browse our stock today and you may even be able to get next-day delivery.