Vintage Look Rugs

Where a Vintage Look Rug Works Best

Living room. A faded, muted pattern makes a good anchor under a coffee table, especially in a room where furniture and other soft furnishings are otherwise fairly plain.

Bedroom. A vintage-look rug at the foot of the bed or spanning most of the floor adds warmth and a sense of history to a room without needing an actual antique.

Home office or reading corner. The softer, worn-in patterns tend to suit a quieter, more considered space better than a bold, high-contrast modern design.

Boho or eclectic interiors. These rugs are a natural fit alongside rattan furniture, layered textiles, and warm timber tones, since the faded pattern already reads as collected rather than matched.

Character or period homes. In an older home with existing detailing, a vintage-look rug tends to sit more comfortably than a stark modern design, since the aesthetic already leans towards the traditional.

How to Care for Your Vintage Look Rug

• Vacuum on a low or no beater bar setting. This protects the printed or woven distressed pattern from excess friction, which can wear the design faster than a plain-coloured rug.
• Rotate regularly. Because the pattern is often already uneven or faded by design, rotating the rug periodically helps keep wear consistent so the look doesn't become patchy in one direction only.
• Treat spills immediately. Blot rather than rub, and avoid harsh cleaning products that could lighten the pattern unevenly, particularly on lighter-toned designs like ivory or silver.
• Use a rug pad underneath. This reduces movement and friction against the floor, which matters more on a vintage-look rug since the surface pattern can flatten or dull with repeated shifting.
• Have it professionally cleaned rather than machine washed. Power-loomed vintage-style rugs generally hold their pattern and colour better with a professional clean than a home wash cycle, especially for larger sizes.

FAQs

Is a vintage-look rug the same as an actual antique or hand-knotted vintage rug?
No, these are new, power-loomed rugs designed to replicate the faded colours and worn patterns of a genuine antique. They don't carry the fragility, high price, or one-off nature of a true vintage piece, but they achieve a similar aesthetic.

Will the faded pattern get more faded over time, or is it fixed?
The distressed look is woven or printed into the rug at the point of manufacture, so it stays as designed rather than continuing to fade the way a genuine vintage rug would with age and sun exposure.

What are your delivery charges?
We offer free shipping to your door on all rugs, with no minimum purchase required.

Can I return my rug?
We offer a 7-day change of mind promise to our customers. Click here for more info.

What is the lead time on my order?
We aim to get your order out the door as soon as possible, though we currently advise a 3 to 10 working day lead time on most orders due to pressure on couriers. If we expect any further delays with your order, our team will send you an email to discuss your options.

Do you accept Laybuy or Afterpay?
Head to the checkout and select Laybuy or Afterpay as your payment method. You'll then be directed to sign in to your Laybuy or Afterpay account, choose your payment day, and click "pay now" to complete your purchase.

Can I cancel my order?
Yes, just let us know within 24 hours, and we'll do our best to stop it.