High Pile Rugs
  • Close-up of a Bordered Solid Beige Wool Rug showing the subtle texture and simple, elegant border design. Design-Rectangle-58 Living room scene with a Bordered Solid Beige Wool Rug, yellow chair, and bright yellow cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Bordered Solid Beige Wool Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$219
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  • Close-up of a solid red, hand-loomed, 100% wool, Bordered Solid Red Wool Rug showing texture and border detail. Design-Rectangle-811 Bright living room with Bordered Solid Red Wool Rug, green chair, and yellow cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Bordered Solid Red Wool Rug

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    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$469
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  • Close-up of a Bordered Solid Ink Blue Wool Rug showing the textured wool and color variations. Design-Rectangle-23 Living room with a brown leather sofa and Bordered Solid Ink Blue Wool Rug. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Bordered Solid Ink Blue Wool Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$219
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  • Close-up of the Atira Gray Checkered Area Rug. Light gray and white shag rug with a contemporary geometric checkerboard pattern. Design-Rectangle-537 Roomscene-Rectangle-AIgen
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    Atira Gray Checkered Area Rug

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    Sale price: $149 Regular price:$169
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  • Close-up of Gonu Ivory Abstract rug. Pink cloud pattern on a soft, textured polyester rug. Machine woven. Design-Rectangle-221 Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Gonu Ivory Abstract Machine Woven Polyester Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $239 Regular price:$299
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  • Close-up of the Arilla Gray Washable Area Rug. Features a diamond pattern in medium gray and peach hues. Contemporary style. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a tan sofa and the Arilla Gray Washable Diamond Area Rug on a wood floor. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Arilla Gray Washable Diamond Area Rug

    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$289
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  • 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

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    Sale price: $189 Regular price:$249
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  • Close-up of the Kanuha Washable Area Rug, hand woven in shades of charcoal, silver gray, and steel gray wool. Contemporary style. Design-Rectangle Contemporary living room with gray sectional and Kanuha Washable Area Rug in charcoal, silver gray, and steel gray. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Kanuha Gray Wool Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $279 Regular price:$810
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  • Close-up of the Donar Thick Luxe Rug with a distressed pattern in beachhouse, blue, tan, and charcoal hues. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a Donar Thick Luxe Rug in beige, blue, and orange tones, styled with a gray chair and wood floors. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Donar Thick Luxe Rug

    Sale price: $359 Regular price:$479
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  • Close-up of a Macedon Blue Bordered Wool Rug, featuring a solid light blue center and a dark blue border. Design-Rectangle-811 Bright room scene with a Macedon Blue Bordered Wool Rug, white pouf, lime green chair, and yellow cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Macedon Blue Bordered Wool Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$219
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  • Close-up of Glouster Taupe&Gray Lined Area Rug. Contemporary design with gray, taupe, and off-white stripes and blocks. Design-Rectangle-576 Living room with a Glouster Taupe&Gray Lined Area Rug, white sectional sofa, gray chair, and fireplace. Contemporary style. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Glouster Taupe&Gray Lined Area Rug

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    Sale price: $179 Regular price:$199
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  • Close-up of the Keone Black & White rug. Features a geometric diamond pattern and black striped border on a beige base. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Keone Black & White rug, beige sofa, wood coffee table, and floating media console. Modern farmhouse style. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Keone Black & White Thick Rug

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    Sale price: $119 Regular price:$159
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  • Close-up of the Brockton Solid Dusty Sage Wool Rug, showing its subtle striped texture and soft, muted green color. Design-Rectangle-811 Living room scene with a Dusty Sage Brockton wool rug, wood chair, side table, and neutral decor. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Brockton Solid Dusty Sage Wool Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$199
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    Canika Brown Washable Checkered Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$209
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  • Close-up of a Bordered Solid Brick Red Wool Rug. Hand-loomed rug in shades of rust and brick red with a subtle border design. Design-Rectangle-811 Living room scene with a Bordered Solid Brick Red Wool Rug, white pouf, green chair, and yellow cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Bordered Solid Brick Red Wool Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$209
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  • Close-up of Vopee Ivory Border rug. Machine woven polyester rug with ivory center and pink scalloped border. Design-Rectangle-2211 Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Vopee Ivory Border Machine Woven Polyester Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$199
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    Julie Area Rug

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    Sale price: $199 Regular price:$289
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  • Close-up of the Dawo Pink Abstract rug. Machine woven polyester with ivory cloud pattern on a pink background. Design-Rectangle-221 Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Dawo Pink Abstract Machine Woven Polyester Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $239 Regular price:$299
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    Arilla Green Washable Diamond Area Rug

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    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$189
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  • Close-up of the Alodie Grid Wool Rug. Farmhouse style rug in pearl and tan with a hand-tufted grid pattern. Design-Rectangle-576 Bright living room with a neutral chair and the Alodie Grid Wool Rug in pearl and light wood tones. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Alodie Grid Wool Rug

    Sale price: $719 Regular price:$799
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  • Close-up of the Azriel Charcoal Washable Area Rug, featuring a geometric charcoal pattern on a light neutral background. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a cream sofa, wood cabinet, and the Azriel Charcoal Washable Area Rug on a dark wood floor. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Azriel Charcoal Washable Area Rug

    Sale price: $169 Regular price:$199
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  • Close-up of the Beynon Green Washable Area Rug. Features a lime green square border on a soft peach textured background. Design-Rectangle-537 Living room scene with a Beynon Green Washable Area Rug, white sofa, wood cabinet, and potted plant. Roomscene-Rectangle
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    Beynon Green Washable Area Rug

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    Sale price: $239 Regular price:$339
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  • Close-up of the Hesperus High/Low Pile Rug. Black geometric pattern on ivory, textured rug with tassels. Design-Rectangle-710102 Roomscene-Rectangle-AIgen

    Hesperus High/Low Pile Rug with Tassels

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    Sale price: $239 Regular price:$269
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  • Close-up of the Syler Area Rug featuring a light silver and warm gray abstract pattern. Design-Rectangle-5373 Living room scene with a light silver and warm gray Syler Area Rug, sofa, and wooden cabinet. Roomscene-Rectangle

    Syler Area Rug

    Sale price: $189 Regular price:$219
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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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