High Pile Rugs
  • Close-up of the hand woven Wharton Carpet, a contemporary rug made of 100% NZ Wool with a soft, shaggy texture. Design-Rectangle-58 Living room scene with a plush Wharton Carpet, pink chair, and neutral-toned art for a cozy, contemporary feel. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Wharton Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $639 Regular price:$749
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  • Close-up of the Billinge Area Carpet. Hand-knotted 100% wool rug in cream and navy with a geometric, bohemian design and fringe. Design-Rectangle-810 Living room scene with a brown leather sofa and Billinge Area Carpet in cream and navy. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Billinge Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $459 Regular price:$809
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  • Close-up of the Birdwell Area Rug. Cream shag rug with a simple black geometric diamond pattern and fringe. 100% Wool. Design-Rectangle-810 Living room with a tan leather sofa, chair, and the cream-colored Birdwell Area Rug. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Birdwell Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$219
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  • Close-up of the Trude Shag Area Rug. Light silver, sage, and silver gray hues create a soft horizontal stripe pattern. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Trude Shag Area Rug in light silver, sage, and silver gray, styled with mustard chairs and wood cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Trude Shag Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $109 Regular price:$139
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  • Close-up of the Anuhea Light Gray Area Rug featuring a farmhouse style diamond pattern. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room scene with a light gray Anuhea Area Rug, beige sectional sofa, and light wood accents. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Anuhea Light Gray Area Rug

    Sale price: $159 Regular price:$219
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  • Close-up of the Debra Area Rug, a hand-woven rug with a striped pattern in off-white and taupe. Design-Rectangle-69 Bright room scene with a textured off-white Debra Area Rug, wood floors, gold side table, and a woven chair. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Debra Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$369
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  • Close-up of the Botham Area Rug. Hand-tufted wool rug in beige, cream, ivory, and tan with a contemporary geometric pattern. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room scene with a beige Botham Area Rug, light wood cabinet, and potted plant. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Botham Area Rug

    Sale price: $339 Regular price:$459
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  • Close-up of the Browder 3x4 Solid Cream Shag Rug, showing its dense pile and soft, inviting texture. Design-Rectangle-58 Close up of a Browder 3x4 Solid Cream Shag Rug showing the soft texture and color against dark wood floors. Corner
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    Browder 3x4 Solid Cream Shag Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $49 Regular price:$99
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  • Close-up of the Frederika Solid Dark Red Wool Shag Rug showing its dense, soft texture and rich, deep red color. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the Frederika Solid Dark Red Wool Shag Rug showing its plush texture and rich color on dark wood flooring. Corner
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    Frederika Solid Dark Red Wool Shag Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $279 Regular price:$509
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  • Close-up of the black Presto Area Rug. Hand-loomed, contemporary style with subtle horizontal striations. Viscose texture. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the black Presto Area Rug showing its subtle texture and hand-loomed construction on dark wood floors. Corner
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    Presto Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $139 Regular price:$169
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  • Close-up of the Wantu Luxe Thick Area Rug showing its horizontal striations in tan, ivory, and black. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a tan console table and the Wantu Luxe Thick Area Rug in black, tan, and ivory. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Wantu Luxe Thick Area Rug

    Sale price: $219 Regular price:$299
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  • Close-up of the Annica Area Rug. Hand-tufted wool rug with beige, blush, charcoal, mustard, and slate blue geometric patterns. Design-Runner-268 Farmhouse-style room with the Annica Area Rug, a beige wool rug with blush, charcoal, and mustard accents. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Annica Area Rug

    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$419
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  • Close-up of the Tankerton Area Rug. Hand-knotted wool rug in dark brown, light beige, and oatmeal with a geometric diamond pattern. Design-Rectangle-810 Living room scene with a brown leather sofa and the light beige Tankerton Area Rug. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Tankerton Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $179 Regular price:$289
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  • Close-up of the Moruya Area Rug. Beige, charcoal, and cream diamond pattern. Farmhouse style rug. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Moruya Area Rug in beige, charcoal, and cream, styled with a green sofa and gray armchair. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Moruya Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $109 Regular price:$189
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  • Close-up of the hand-tufted Yurem Area Rug. Beige wool rug with a diamond pattern and a soft, textured surface. Design-Rectangle-576 Close up of the hand-tufted Yurem Area Rug. Beige wool rug with a geometric diamond pattern and a soft, shaggy texture. Corner
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    Yurem Area Rug

    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$419
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  • Close-up of hand-knotted Tubao Area Rug. Ivory rug with blue and white striped diamond pattern and fringe. Design-Rectangle-576 Styled room featuring the Tubao Area Rug. Bohemian decor with a chair, gold table, and wood floors. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$369
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  • Close-up of the Xhosa Thick Luxe Rug. Beige, gray, and tan squares create a contemporary checkerboard pattern and soft texture. Design-Rectangle-6792 Close-up of the Xhosa Thick Luxe Rug. Beige, gray, and tan tones form a geometric pattern with a soft, plush texture. Front

    Xhosa Thick Luxe Rug

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$279
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  • Close-up of Walloon Gray Marble Thick Rug. Abstract charcoal, gray, and ivory swirling pattern. Contemporary style. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Walloon Gray Marble Thick Rug, wood furniture, and neutral tones. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Walloon Gray Marble Thick Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $109 Regular price:$189
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  • 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: $189 Regular price:$239
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  • Close-up of the Wald Area Rug, a contemporary design with beige and gray geometric shapes and textured patterns. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a beige sofa and the geometric Wald Area Rug in beige and brown. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Wald Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $179 Regular price:$199
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  • Close-up of the Bazyli Area Rug. Contemporary ivory, light gray, navy, peach, and white abstract design. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Bazyli Area Rug in ivory, light gray, navy, and peach. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Bazyli Area Rug

    Sale price: $179 Regular price:$249
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  • Close-up of the Bashar Area Rug. Contemporary style with black, ivory, and gray horizontal stripes and textured design. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with gray armchair and Bashar Area Rug in black, ivory and gray stripes. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Bashar Area Rug

    Sale price: $259 Regular price:$319
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  • Close-up of the Yasuo Gray Washable Area Rug featuring a gray arch pattern on a peach-toned background. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Yasuo Gray Washable Area Rug, cream sofa, wood cabinet, and potted plant. Modern, neutral tones. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Yasuo Gray Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$229
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  • Close-up of the Yasuo Beige Washable Area Rug featuring a modern, beige arch pattern on a soft, textured polyester surface. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a beige Yasuo Washable Area Rug, cream sofa, wood cabinet, and houseplant for a contemporary look. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Yasuo Beige Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $239 Regular price:$329
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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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