High Pile Rugs
  • Close-up of the Saldanha Premium Rug, a hand-knotted wool and viscose rug in charcoal, gray, and light gray with a contemporary grid pattern. Design-Rectangle-810 Entryway scene with Saldanha Premium Rug runner in gray, wood floors, bench, and shelf with books. Roomscene-Runner
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    Saldanha Premium Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $419 Regular price:$739
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  • Detailed texture of the Cantley Handmade Wool Area Rug in charcoal, cream, and beige tones. Design-Rectangle-810 Close-up of the Cantley Handmade Wool Area Rug showing its charcoal, cream, and beige floral pattern and hand-knotted texture. Corner
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    Cantley Handmade Wool Area Rug - Clearance

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    Sale price: $699 Regular price:$1,239
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  • Close-up of the hand-knotted Suisun Premium Rug. Features a traditional, floral pattern with brick red, cream, and gray colors. Design-Rectangle-810 Entryway scene with Suisun Premium Rug runner, wood bench, and bookshelf. Bohemian style with brick red, cream, and gray tones. Roomscene-Runner
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    Suisun Premium Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $299 Regular price:$539
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  • Close up of the Alake Luxe Rug, a contemporary rug with a geometric diamond pattern in beige, gray, and cream. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with beige sofa and the beige geometric Alake Luxe Rug on a wood floor. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Alake Luxe Rug

    Sale price: $189 Regular price:$219
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  • Close-up of the Alejo Area Rug, featuring a contemporary geometric design with clay, sage, off-white, and walnut stripes. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with striped Alejo Area Rug, gray chair, and wood floors. Modern, inviting space. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Alejo Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $499 Regular price:$979
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  • 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: $239 Regular price:$339
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  • Close-up of the Azriel Beige Washable Area Rug. Features a contemporary geometric pattern in beige and peach hues. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a beige Azriel Washable Area Rug, wood cabinet, white sofa, and houseplant. Contemporary style. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Azriel Beige Washable Area Rug

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    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$289
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  • Close-up of the Beynon Charcoal Washable Area Rug, featuring a charcoal square border and soft, textured polyester material. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Beynon Charcoal Washable Area Rug, cream sofa, wood cabinet, and potted plant. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Beynon Charcoal Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $239 Regular price:$339
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  • Close-up of the Beynon Gray Washable Area Rug, featuring a medium gray square pattern on a peach background. Contemporary style. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Beynon Gray Washable Area Rug, cream sofa, wood cabinet, and houseplant. Contemporary style. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Beynon Gray Washable Area Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$239
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  • Close-up of the Tyree Distressed Gray Trellis Area Rug, showcasing its gray, light silver, and sage farmhouse design. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with gray sofa and Tyree Distressed Gray Trellis Area Rug in silver gray, light silver, and sage. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Tyree Distressed Gray Trellis Area Rug

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    Sale price: $59 Regular price:$69
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  • Close-up of the Zveha Area Rug. Black, light silver, and gray checkerboard design with a soft, microfiber texture. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room with a neutral sofa and the black and silver Zveha Area Rug. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Zveha Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $39 Regular price:$89
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  • Close-up of the Moto Area Rug. Southwestern style rug in arctic stone, dark gray, and pewter with a diamond pattern. Design-Rectangle-537 Entryway with Moto Area Rug in arctic stone and gray, styled with a console table, plant, and wood floors. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Moto Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $119 Regular price:$159
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  • Close-up of the Kanwal Area Rug featuring a distressed, abstract pattern in beige, charcoal, gray, and off-white tones. Design-Rectangle-5373 Entryway with Kanwal area rug in beige, gray, and white. Bench, plant, and window create a welcoming, contemporary space. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Kanwal Area Rug

    Sale price: $189 Regular price:$239
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  • Close-up of the hand woven Kanuha Washable Area Rug. Sage green wool rug with a subtle, contemporary texture. Design-Rectangle Living room with sage Kanuha Washable Area Rug, light wood floors, neutral sofa, and modern coffee table. Airy and bright. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Kanuha Sage Wool Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $279 Regular price:$810
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  • Close-up of Ismene Washable Area Rug. Cream and olive stripes create a contemporary design with a soft, textured feel. Design-Rectangle-2211
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    Ismene Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$199
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  • Close-up of the Hera Pink Border rug. The rug is ivory with a pink scalloped border and soft, plush texture. Design-Rectangle-2211
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    Hera Pink Border Machine Woven Polyester Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$199
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  • Close-up of the dark brown Okawville Area Carpet. Hand woven wool rug with a nubby texture. Farmhouse style. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the hand-woven Okawville Area Carpet. Dark brown, 100% wool rug with a textured, looped pile. Texture
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    Okawville Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $219 Regular price:$409
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  • Close-up of the Sidon Area Carpet, a hand-knotted wool rug with a red scroll pattern on a brown background. Design-Rectangle-5686 Close-up of the Sidon Area Carpet showing the brown wool and raised rust-colored, hand-knotted, traditional scroll pattern. Corner
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    Sidon Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$649
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  • Plum Magness Area Rug close-up. Hand-loomed wool rug with a contemporary geometric pattern. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the plum Magness Area Rug showing its geometric pattern and hand-loomed texture on a dark wood floor. Corner
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    Magness Area Rug - Clearance

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    Sale price: $399 Regular price:$709
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  • Close-up of the Danboro Premium Wool Carpet. Features a brick red border and mustard floral pattern on a tan background. Design-Rectangle-5686 Living room scene with a Danboro Premium Wool Carpet in brick red and tan under a cream sofa. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Danboro Premium Wool Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $99 Regular price:$119
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  • Close-up of the hand-knotted Oxly Area Rug. Features a traditional floral pattern in blue, lavender, and sage tones. Design-Rectangle-69 Close-up of the Oxly Area Rug showing a pale blue wool rug with a traditional floral pattern on dark wood floors. Corner
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    Oxly Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $499 Regular price:$899
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  • Close-up of the hand woven Morris Area Rug - Clearance. Charcoal color, 100% Polyester with a shag texture. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the charcoal Morris Area Rug showing its soft, hand-woven texture on dark wood floors. Contemporary style. Corner
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    Morris Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $109 Regular price:$189
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  • Close-up of the hand-tufted Coxswain Area Rug. Charcoal and gray wool rug with a contemporary geometric pattern. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room scene with a gray geometric Coxswain Area Rug, leather chair, wood side table, and plants. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Coxswain Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $39 Regular price:$89
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  • Close-up of the Brundall Clearance Rug. Hand-knotted wool rug with black geometric Moroccan design on cream background. Tassels. Design-Rectangle-69 Living room scene with a cream and black Brundall Clearance Rug, tan leather sofa, and neutral decor. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Brundall Clearance Rug - Clearance

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    Sale price: $59 Regular price:$79
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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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