When it comes to decorating your baby's nursery, you may want to consider adding a rug to complete the finished look. The best nursery rugs will add warmth and comfort to your little one's room while also being stylish to complement your nursery décor theme.
What type of rug material is best for babies?
Rugs that are best for a nursery use a material that is easy to clean. If your baby is sick or their bottle spills, the last thing you will want to do is worry about how you're going to get the mess out. For this reason, many parents prefer to stick to a natural fibre rug for their baby's nursery that they can easily scrub clean.
You will also want to consider that your little one will be spending a lot of time on the floor as they get older - whether they are enjoying some tummy time or learning to roll over and crawl. The rug you pick will want to be soft and feels nice against your baby's delicate skin.
How do you decide what size rug you need?
When deciding what size rug you need, you need to consider how big your baby's nursery is. You don't want to overwhelm the space by choosing a large rug - equally, you don't want to pick an option that is too small for the room that it gets lost in it.
The best nursery rugs are either large enough to sit underneath your furniture or small enough to stand out as a statement piece. There should also be enough room for you to walk around it.
After measuring up the space, you could use some decorator's tape to mark up the size of your desired rug to help you visualise how it would fit in the room.
Shop: the best nursery rugs
ruggable.co.uk
Ruggable have a great range of Disney and Marvel themed rugs, so if your child is a fan (or you!) or you've gone for a Disney theme for their nursery, a cute Disney rug is a great way to finish the space and make a safe space for them to play. Bonus, with these Ruggable rugs you can pop them in the washing machine - ideal for any spills, stains, poonamis or reflux issues!
Wildlife-themed
Inspired by the wild, this fun rug features a display of vibrant jungle animals against a cream backing. It's perfect for any safari-themed nurseries.
Sizes available: 80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 160 x 220cm
Material: polyester
Pros: Vibrant print
Cons: Cream colour can show up more marks, some customers commented on a strong smell when it first arrived
Review: "I bought this rug for my son nearly a whole year ago now, so I'm confident enough to say this is WELL worth the money. My rug could probably do with a proper deep clean at this point, with the amount of slobber babies produce, but it honestly still looks as good as it did when it arrived. Delivery was super quick, I actually ordered it on a whim while pregnant and a week overdue, and it still arrived before my son! 10/10, definitely recommend!"
Contemporary-style patchwork
www.dunelm.com
Putting a contemporary twist on your standard patchwork piece is this beautiful option from Dunelm. It features simplistic patterns woven on squares that vary in cream, grey and dusky rose. It also comes in monochrome colours if you're looking for a more gender-neutral rug.
Sizes available: 80 x 120cm, 100 x 150cm
Material: polypropylene
Pros: Good quality, soft on your feet
Cons: Some customers have commented that the monochrome option is more black and cream rather than black and white
Review: "Looks lovely now it is down in our nursery - warms up the room nicely."
Scandi vibes
www.laredoute.co.uk
With muted tones throughout, this rug would look beautiful in any neutral-toned nursery. We love the metallic-looking star and moon details.
Sizes available: 60 x 120cm, 80 x 150cm
Material: polypropylene
Pros: Thick and cosy
Cons: Lighter colour can stain easily
Review: "I bought this to go in my baby's nursery. The colours are lovely, just what I was looking for, very muted and 'Scandi'. The rug is very soft and feels of high quality."
Roar-some print
www.argos.co.uk
Are you looking for a rug to be the MANE attraction? This lion rug will certainly do the trick. With its bold and cheery sunshine yellow colour and bold-face print, it'll look pride of place in your baba's room.
Sizes available: 100 x 100cm
Material: polyester
Pros: Anti-slip backing, stand out piece
Cons: Spot clean only
Review: "Looks lovely in our baby’s room, really makes a big impact!"
Best for indoor and outdoor use
www.kukoonrugs.com
Bring the nighttime sky down into your bubba's room with this moon and stars rug. Mase from polypropylene, this rug is weatherproof and mould resistant, so you can use it outside, as well as in your baby's nursery.
Sizes available: 80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm
Material: polypropylene
Pros: Can be used inside and outside
Cons: The jute backing isn't as soft as the moon and stars, you may need to brush the pile up to reveal the design when it arrives
Review: "Looks so cute, moon and stars are very soft and fluffy. The background is textured but feels durable. My little boy loves it."
Best rug for adding colour
www.argos.co.uk
Are you searching for a piece that is a fabulous addition to a bright and vivid space? Alternatively, are you on the lookout for a rug that will add a pop of colour to a nursery with more earthy-toned décor? This is the one for you. It's tufted, textured and tasselled, so it looks and feels lovely.
Sizes available: 170 x 120cm
Material: cotton
Pros: Made from 100% cotton, soft to touch
Cons: Some customers have commented that the rug malts and sheds
Review: "Really good quality, soft, good size for a great price."
Cute, retro feel
www.laredoute.co.uk
Crochet rugs are a great way to add warmth and softness to the nursery floor. We love the cute dusky pink colourway of this one. If you prefer a different colourway, it is available in a beautiful pale green colour too.
Sizes available: 100 x 100cm
Material: cotton
Pros: Warm to touch, kind to skin
Cons: Not as big as other rugs
Review: "Very nice and soft. Love the crochet and the colour."
Best wool nursery rug
www.johnlewis.com
Little ones will be mesmerised by the brightly coloured polka dots on the John Lewis pom pom rug. They have a 3D effect and are made with a carved wool tuft. The pure wool pile will feel thick and comfortable under your feet.
Sizes available: 180 x 120cm
Material: wool
Pros: Comfy to stand and sit on, bright colours
Cons: Only available in one size
Review: "Lovely colours for the spots. Really good size and fits perfectly in the nursery."
Best rug for a woodland or nature themed nursery
www.kukoonrugs.com
Catch the eyes of your little adventurer with this fun centrepiece. It will be a great addition to any nature or woodland-themed nurseries. If you're worried about keeping it clean - don't! It's machine washable at 30 degrees, and any spillages or marks can easily be removed.
Sizes available: 120 x 120cm
Material: machine washable polyester
Pros: Has a non-slip rubber backing, machine washable
Cons: Comes in just the one size
ruggable.co.uk
This beautiful Spectrum Rainbow Tufted Rug is three times thicker for a really luxurious feel. Plus, with a Ruggable rug when it is time to refresh it, you simply remove the Rug Cover from the Pad and it can go in the washing machine. Perfect for a nursery, or child's bedroom!
Nordic-inspired
This textured lamb rug is ideal for adding a hint of Nordic charm to your nursery. It has a soft but plush pile woven throughout that offers a sense of cosiness.
Sizes available: 120 x 120cm
Material: polypropylene and jute
Pros: Cute, 3D effect design, made using water-resistant material
Cons: The jute backing isn't as soft as the material used for the lamb's face
Review: "I love this rug. I love how it looks on my grey carpet. My baby loves sitting on it and playing. I would highly recommend it."
ruggable.co.uk
One of Ruggable's bestsellers, this gorgeous rug will add a touch of style to any nursery. Your little one will love the bright colours and even better, it is made from water-resistant, stain-resistant fabric, plus it is machine-washable.