Washable Rugs

From bold zigzag stripes to vintage-inspired motifs, an area rug instantly refines your home decor. Thanks to modern technology, these room refreshes are even easier. Today you’ll find a stylish assortment of machine washable area rugs at Macy’s.

Update your porch with a whimsical welcome mat. Polish foyers with washable rugs for entryways. Washable kitchen rugs are perfect for adding a pop of color or seasonal fun.

What Types of Rugs are Machine Washable?
Whether a rug is machine washable varies from brand to brand, so check the care instructions. There are, however, some rules of thumb.

• Cotton, polyester or nylon rugs: Generally, machine washable. Avoid washing slip-resistant rugs too often because the rubber can degrade.
• Jute, sisal or polypropylene rugs: Typically, not machine washable, though some rugs blended with these fibers are.
• Wool or silk rugs: Sometimes machine washable, but not a good idea. Laundry detergent can damage these fibers, leaving them uneven.

Whether you can wash a rug at home also depends on the size of your machine. Washable throw rugs and washable runners rugs are easy to handle. So, too, are most washable area rugs up to 8' x 10'. Anything larger and you’ll probably need to visit a laundromat.

Decorating with an Area Rug
The first consideration in choosing an area rug is furniture shape. A round rug is the obvious pick for a circular dining table. For smaller rooms, one large area rug makes the space look bigger than if you use several small ones.

When it comes to color, light rugs provide contrast to dark furnishings, and vice versa. It’s a matter of personal taste, though. Light on light can work, with decorative pillows and throws providing contrast.

Your curtains and drapes don’t have to be the same color as the area rug, but they need to work together. For boldly patterned rugs, choose understated curtains. Conversely, solid-color area rugs are perfect if you’ve fallen in love with vibrant window treatments.

Shop machine washable rugs, available at Macy’s.