Our washable abstract rugs trade strict repeats for painterly washes, layered texture and loose color blocks. Look for misty gray, soft blue, sage, teal and warm orange, plus patchwork and line designs, for living rooms, bedrooms and home offices. All go in the washing machine, from 2x3 to 10x14 plus 2x6 and 2x10 runners.
Valence Washable Classic Checkered Plaid Blue Rug
Valence Washable Classic Checkered Plaid Brown Rug
Valence Washable Classic Checkered Plaid Red Green Rug
Haven Green White Checkered Fluffy Washable Shag Rug
Haven Black White Checkered Fluffy Washable Shag Rug
Haven Beige White Checkered Fluffy Washable Shag Rug
Fluxa Modern Abstract Print Soft Gray Rug
Fluxa Modern Abstract Print Soft Dark Gray Rug
Fluxa Modern Abstract Print Soft Blue Rug Blue
Bowsie Washable Boho Sweet Pink Bows Rug
Gridy Washable Modern Minimalism Paid Pink Rug
Amora Washable Abstract Plaid Heart Red Rug
Lovio Washable Modern Minimalism Checkered Red Rug
Linea Washable Modern Abstract Checkered Brown Rug
Vetra Washable Modern Geometry Checkered Dark Blue Rug
Checka Washable Modern Plaid Brown Rug
Painterly, Textured or Color Block
Painterly designs read as a soft wash of misty gray, blue or sage with no hard edges. An irregular pattern like this also hides crumbs and pet hair between vacuums better than a plain rug.
Color-block and patchwork designs set squares, arches and stripes of beige, teal, orange or pink side by side. They are a little more playful and pair easily with a solid sofa.
How to Choose an Abstract Area Rug
Pull one color from the rug into a pillow, throw or print, and the rest of the room can stay simple. That one repeat is what makes a loose pattern look planned.
If your sofa or curtains are already patterned, choose a quiet wash of gray or beige. In an all-neutral room, an orange, teal or blue design gives the space a focal point.
Abstract Rug FAQs
What does abstract mean in a rug?
It means the pattern is not a picture of anything and does not follow a strict repeat; it is built from brushstrokes, color blocks, lines or texture. Geometric rugs, by contrast, repeat regular shapes like squares and diamonds.
Are abstract rugs still in style?
Yes. Soft, painterly abstracts in earthy and muted colors suit the relaxed modern rooms people are decorating now, and they age better than a single trend print.
What kind of rug goes with abstract art?
If the art is busy, choose a quiet rug in a color pulled from the painting, such as a misty gray or soft beige. If the art is simple, an abstract rug can carry the pattern, as long as the two share one or two colors.