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  • Detailed close-up of the Newhope Area Carpet. Features a traditional floral damask pattern in dark brown and tan. Hand-knotted wool rug. Design-Rectangle-58
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    Newhope Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $579 Regular price:$719
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  • Close-up of the hand-knotted Dawlish Area Rug. Tan, medium brown, and dark red wool stripes create a modern, textured pattern. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the Dawlish Area Rug. Tan, medium brown, and dark red stripes on a hand-knotted wool rug. Corner
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    Dawlish Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $299 Regular price:$379
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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 Carpinteria Area Carpet. Hand-knotted wool rug in dark brown, khaki, and tan botanical leaf pattern. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the Carpinteria Area Carpet. Hand-knotted wool rug with a botanical pattern in dark brown, khaki, and tan hues. Design-Rectangle-811
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    Carpinteria Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $459 Regular price:$559
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  • Close-up of Millvale Area Carpet: a hand-knotted rug in burgundy, light sage, lilac, orange, rust, and tan with a traditional floral pattern. Design-Rectangle Close-up of the Millvale Area Carpet, a hand-knotted wool rug with a light sage field and burgundy, lilac, and rust floral accents. Corner
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    Millvale Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $439 Regular price:$539
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  • Close-up of the hand-knotted Zillah Area Carpet. Farmhouse style rug in muted green with a traditional floral pattern. Design-Rectangle Close-up of the hand-knotted Zillah Area Carpet. Farmhouse style rug in light blue wool with traditional patterns. Corner
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    Zillah Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $499 Regular price:$599
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  • Close-up of the Roff Wool Area Carpet featuring a dusty sage, tan, and brown bohemian-style pattern. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the Roff Wool Area Carpet. Bohemian design in dusty sage, medium brown, and tan on dark wood floors. Corner
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    Roff Wool Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $499 Regular price:$679
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  • Close-up of Yellow Premium Thick Wool Rug with dark brown abstract floral and seashell-like pattern. Hand-knotted texture. Design-Rectangle-811 Hallway with Yellow Premium Thick Wool Rug, brown floral motifs, white columns, and a white bench. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Yellow Premium Thick Wool Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $459 Regular price:$559
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  • Close-up of the Beach Area Carpet, a hand-knotted wool rug with a light gray seashell pattern on a blue-gray background. Design-Rectangle-58 Living room scene with a blue Beach Area Carpet, white sofa, and modern decor. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Beach Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $459 Regular price:$559
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  • Close-up of the Bahama Area Carpet. Hand-knotted wool rug with a contemporary circle pattern in black, brown, and brick red. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the Bahama Area Carpet, a hand-knotted wool rug with a contemporary circle pattern in black, brown, and brick red. Corner
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    Bahama Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$439
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  • Close-up of the Colo Area Carpet. Hand-knotted wool rug with charcoal, dusty sage, and oatmeal traditional pattern. Design-Rectangle Close-up of the hand-knotted Colo Area Carpet. Charcoal and dusty sage traditional pattern on oatmeal wool. Corner
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    Colo Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $499 Regular price:$599
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  • Detailed floral pattern of the hand-knotted Hornsey Area Rug in beige, black, dark brown, gray, and sage. Design-Rectangle-5686 Close-up of the hand-knotted Hornsey Area Rug. Features a traditional floral design in beige, black, and red. Corner
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    Hornsey Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $899 Regular price:$1,099
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  • Close-up of the hand woven Axis Premium Area Carpet. Brown and rose colored wool creates a textured, striped pattern. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the hand woven Axis Premium Area Carpet. Brown and rose wool creates a striped texture. Corner
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    Axis Premium Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $259 Regular price:$339
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  • Close-up of the Lenapah Area Rug. Hand-knotted wool rug in beige, bone, charcoal, and brown with a traditional floral pattern. Design-Rectangle-58 Living room scene with a beige sofa and the brown floral Lenapah Area Rug on hardwood floors in front of a brick wall. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Lenapah Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$259
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  • Close-up of the Bountiful Area Rug in denim, featuring a contemporary quatrefoil pattern and hand-loomed wool texture. Design-Rectangle-58 Living room scene with a denim Bountiful Area Rug, white sofa, and colorful pillows and poufs. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Bountiful Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $399 Regular price:$499
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  • Close-up of the Bosworth Area Carpet, a hand-knotted wool rug in beige with light and dark brown contemporary stripes. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the beige Bosworth Area Carpet showing its subtle, contemporary pattern and wool texture on dark wood floors. Corner
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    Bosworth Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $419 Regular price:$499
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  • Close-up of the Warsaw Area Carpet, featuring a horizontal striped pattern in dark brown and light brown hues. Design-Rectangle-58 Close-up of the hand-knotted Warsaw Area Carpet. Features a traditional striped pattern in dark brown and light brown wool. Design-Rectangle-811
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    Warsaw Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $419 Regular price:$499
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  • Detailed floral pattern on a brown Hillisburg Premium Wool Carpet with beige border and fringe. Hand knotted rug. Design-Rectangle-5686 Living room scene with a beige sofa and the dark floral Hillisburg Premium Wool Carpet. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Hillisburg Premium Wool Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $899 Regular price:$1,099
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  • Detailed Erwinville Area Rug in burgundy, black, and brown. Traditional floral pattern, hand-knotted NZ wool texture. Design-Rectangle-86116 Living room with a cream sofa and burgundy Erwinville Area Rug. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Sale price: $949 Regular price:$1,149
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  • Close-up of the brick red Ehrenberg Area Rug, featuring a traditional floral and leaf pattern. Hand-knotted NZ wool texture. Design-Rectangle-58
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    Ehrenberg Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $539 Regular price:$659
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  • Close-up of the Binghamton Area Carpet, a hand-knotted rug with a floral design in blue, green, tan, and brown. Design-Rectangle-69 Close-up of the Binghamton Area Carpet, a hand-knotted wool rug with a floral pattern in blue, beige, green, and rust. Corner
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    Binghamton Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $439 Regular price:$539
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    Priya Area Rug - Clearance

    Sale price: $99 Regular price:$119
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  • Hand knotted Doraville Area Carpet in black, blue, and seafoam featuring a traditional floral and geometric pattern. Design-Rectangle Close-up of the Doraville Area Carpet. Hand-knotted wool rug in black, blue, and seafoam with a traditional floral pattern. Corner
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    Doraville Area Carpet - Clearance

    Sale price: $499 Regular price:$599
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  • Close-up of the Dawa Cream Border Rug, a washable polyester rug with a black scalloped border and cream center. Design-Rectangle-221 Close up of the Dawa Cream Border rug showing the cream center and black scalloped border on a wood floor. Corner
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    Dawa Cream Border Machine Woven Polyester Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$199
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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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