High Pile Rugs
  • Close-up of the Anaisa Ivory Luxe Thick Area Rug. Contemporary design in ivory, tan, sage, and gray tones. Design-Rectangle-537 Close-up of the Anaisa Ivory Luxe Thick Area Rug showing its ivory, sage, and tan contemporary pattern and plush texture. Corner

    Anaisa Ivory Luxe Thick Area Rug

    Sale price: $219 Regular price:$279
    22% off
  • Close-up of the Brownhills rug. Hand woven cotton and wool rug with black and cream geometric diamond pattern. Design-Rectangle Dining room with a Brownhills hand woven rug, wood table, black chairs, and a view of a field. Cream and black rug. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Brownhills Hand Woven Cotton & Wool Area Rug

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    Sale price: $439
  • Close-up of the Edolie Washable Area Rug. Hand woven wool rug in beige, cream, and ivory stripes. Contemporary style. Design-Rectangle Living room scene with a beige Edolie Washable Area Rug, cream sofa, armchairs, and dark wood floors. Neutral, cozy aesthetic. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Edolie Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $299 Regular price:$900
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  • Close-up of the Bridie Luxe Area Rug. Contemporary design in ivory, tan, and peach with a subtle textured pattern. Design-Rectangle-537 Close-up of the Bridie Luxe Thick Area Rug showing ivory, peach, and tan colors and soft, textured pile on wood floor. Swatch

    Bridie Luxe Thick Area Rug

    Sale price: $219 Regular price:$319
    31% off
  • Close-up of the Baback Brown Washable Area Rug, featuring a grid pattern of dark brown squares on a light peach background. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Baback Brown Washable Area Rug, cream sofa, wood cabinet, and potted plant for a cozy, contemporary feel. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Baback Brown Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$229
    26% off
  • Close-up of the Alabaster Abstract Thick Luxe Rug. Features aqua, brown, ivory, gold, white, and yellow abstract pattern. Design-Rectangle-710103 Living room scene with Alabaster Abstract Thick Luxe Rug, gray chair, gold side table, and modern art. Neutral, contemporary style. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Alabaster Abstract Thick Luxe Rug

    Sale price: $189 Regular price:$249
    24% off
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    Darrah Beige Transitional Area Rug

    Sale price: $329 Regular price:$730
    55% off
  • Close-up of Modern Scandi Architect I Area Rug. Ivory rug with black striped block pattern and high pile texture. Design-Rectangle-57 Living room scene with Modern Scandi Architect I Area Rug, fireplace, chair, and brown sofa. Ivory and black color palette. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Architect Machine Woven Galey Alix x LIVABLISS GAAR-2300 Area Rug

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    Sale price: $259 Regular price:$359
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  • Close-up of the Belita Cream Luxe Shag Area Rug, featuring a cream and tan checkerboard pattern and plush, shag texture. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Belita Cream Luxe Shag Area Rug, orange chair, and mid-century modern cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Belita Cream Luxe Shag Area Rug

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$259
    23% off
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    Julie Area Rug

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    Sale price: $399 Regular price:$649
    39% off
  • Close-up of the Azmina Area Rug, a contemporary rug with black, ivory, and gray abstract horizontal stripes. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with the Azmina Area Rug in black, ivory, and light blue, styled with a gray chair and wood cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Azmina Area Rug

    Sale price: $179 Regular price:$249
    28% off
  • Close-up of the Fadden Area Rug, a machine-woven rug with a gray, charcoal, and off-white geometric diamond pattern. Design-Rectangle-5373 Entryway with gray Fadden Area Rug, wood bench, and potted plant creating a welcoming, transitional style. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Fadden Area Rug

    Sale price: $219 Regular price:$309
    29% off
  • Close-up of the Anufry Area Rug. Hand-tufted wool rug in beige, cream, and ivory with a contemporary horizontal stripe design. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room scene with a cream Anufry Area Rug, mid-century wood chair, and console table with modern art. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Anufry Area Rug

    Sale price: $339 Regular price:$469
    28% off
  • Close-up of Belita Tan Luxe Shag Area Rug with a checkerboard pattern in cream, light gray, and tan colors. Shag texture. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Belita Tan Luxe Shag Area Rug, light wood furniture, neutral chair, and modern art. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Belita Tan Luxe Shag Area Rug

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$259
    23% off
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    Canika Brown Washable Checkered Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$209
    19% off
  • Close-up of the Baback Charcoal Washable Area Rug, featuring a grid pattern of charcoal squares on a light neutral background. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Baback Charcoal Washable Area Rug, wood cabinet, white sofa, and potted plant. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Baback Charcoal Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$229
    26% off
  • Close-up of the Cassie Area Rug, cream and peach geometric design with tassels. Design-Rectangle-537 Minimalist living room scene with a cream Cassie Area Rug, wood bench, and neutral decor. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Cassie Area Rug

    Sale price: $109 Regular price:$139
    22% off
  • Close-up of Sammy Luxe Rug with a contemporary striped pattern in beige, cream, black and light slate. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Sammy Luxe Rug, beige chair, and wooden console table. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Sammy Luxe Rug

    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$479
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  • Close-up of the Skule Beige Area Rug. Light silver and warm gray horizontal striations create a textured, transitional design. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Skule Beige Area Rug, light sofa, wood cabinet, and dark wood floors. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Skule Beige Area Rug

    Sale price: $189 Regular price:$239
    21% off
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    Poydras High-Low Rustic Rug

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    Sale price: $319 Regular price:$439
    27% off
  • Close-up of the Norvelt rug. Black, gray, and ivory diamond pattern with tassels. Bohemian style rug. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Norvelt rug featuring a black, gray, and ivory diamond pattern and tassel trim. Pink chair and wood accents. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Norvelt High/Low Pile Rug with Tassels

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    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$299
    33% off
  • Close-up of a cream Cork Textured Wool Rug with geometric diamond and stripe patterns. Hand-tufted texture. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room scene with a cream Cork Textured Wool Rug, leather chair, wood side table, and plants. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Cork Textured Wool Rug

    Sale price: $339 Regular price:$439
    23% off
  • Close-up of the Arilla Diamond Checkered Washable Area Rug, charcoal and white diamond pattern. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with Arilla Diamond Checkered Washable Area Rug in charcoal and white, paired with a modern sideboard. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Arilla Diamond Checkered Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$229
    26% off
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    Margosatubig Area Rug

    Sale price: $599 Regular price:$759
    21% off

High Pile Rugs: Ultimate Luxury & Comfort for Your Home

Experience amazing comfort and style with our beautiful collection of high pile rugs. These thick rugs and plush pile designs make any room feel warm and cozy, giving you incredibly soft surfaces to walk on and creating the comfortable feeling your home needs.

What Are High Pile Rugs?

High pile rugs feature luxuriously long fibers that typically measure 1/2 inch (12mm) or more from the backing to the fiber tips. This thick pile construction creates the plush, cloud-like texture that makes these rugs so desirable. Also known as thick rugs or plush pile rugs, these sumptuous floor coverings offer the ultimate in comfort and visual appeal.

Perfect Spaces for High Pile Rugs

High pile rugs work beautifully in master bedrooms where you can create a comfortable retreat to start and end each day on cloud-soft plush pile. Living rooms benefit from thick rugs that define seating areas and invite family and guests to relax in ultimate comfort. Family rooms become more enjoyable with high pile rugs that provide a soft, safe play surface for children while adding warmth and coziness for family gatherings. These rugs also enhance quiet spaces like home libraries with their sound-absorbing properties that complement reading nooks and study areas perfectly.

Material Options for Maximum Comfort

Wool high pile rugs represent the gold standard for thick rugs, as natural wool provides incredible softness, durability, and natural stain resistance while maintaining the plush pile structure beautifully over time. Silk plush pile rugs offer the ultimate in comfort, providing an incredibly soft touch and shiny appearance that catches light beautifully in high pile construction. 

Styling Your High Pile Rugs

Modern Luxury

Solid colors or subtle patterns in plush pile create contemporary sophistication without overwhelming modern furniture and clean lines.

Traditional Elegance

Classic Persian and Oriental patterns in high pile construction offer timeless beauty with enhanced comfort and luxury appeal.

Bohemian Chic

Rich colors and global-inspired patterns in thick pile create layered, textural interest perfect for eclectic, artistic spaces.

Scandinavian Cozy

Light, neutral thick rugs in natural textures enhance Nordic hygge with plush comfort and minimalist beauty.

Glamorous Statements

Metallic threads and bold patterns in high pile construction create show-stopping focal points for dramatic interiors.

Caring for Your High Pile Investment

Regular Maintenance

  • Gentle Vacuuming: Use suction-only settings or brush attachments to avoid damaging thick fibers
  • Professional Cleaning: Annual deep cleaning maintains the beauty and longevity of plush pile
  • Rotation: Turn rugs periodically to ensure even wear patterns

Protecting Your Thick Rugs

  • Quality Rug Pads: Essential for preventing slipping and extending the life of high pile construction
  • Furniture Coasters: Distribute weight to prevent permanent indentations in plush pile
  • Immediate Stain Treatment: Address spills quickly before they penetrate deep into thick fibers

FAQs for High Pile Rugs

What is a high pile rug and how tall should a plush pile rug be?

High pile rugs have long, dense fibers and are typically 1/2 inch (12 mm) or more from backing to tip, giving a cloud-like, plush texture ideal for comfort and visual depth.

How to choose high pile rug size for a living room or bedroom?

Pick a size that defines the seating or sleeping area: in living rooms choose a rug that anchors the furniture grouping, and in bedrooms place a large enough rug to feel underfoot when you get out of bed; consider room layout and keep consistent margins around furniture for a balanced look.

How do you clean high pile rugs and maintain plush pile rugs?

Vacuum gently using suction-only settings or a soft brush attachment, rotate regularly for even wear, treat spills immediately, and schedule annual professional deep cleaning to preserve pile and appearance.

Wool high pile rugs vs silk high pile rugs: which should I choose for a high pile rug?

Wool high pile rugs offer durability, natural stain resistance, and long-term pile resilience, making them great for bedrooms and family rooms; silk plush pile rugs deliver unmatched softness and shine but are best for low-traffic, decorative spaces.

Are high pile rugs good for homes with kids and pets and how do they perform?

High pile rugs are cozy and provide a soft play surface and sound absorption, but they can trap pet hair and absorb spills more readily, so choose durable fibers like wool, use a quality rug pad, vacuum often, and treat stains immediately.
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