2x3 Area Rugs

A 2' x 3' rug is the smallest size worth buying, and the one people underestimate. It is the mat beside a bed that your feet land on first, the softener in front of a kitchen sink, the square of warmth just inside a door, and the pad that stops a desk chair scarring a floor.

Because these spots take very different punishment, the collection covers both ends. Hand-knotted wool pieces suit a bedside or a reading chair, where the rug is touched more than it is walked on. Low-pile polypropylene and polyester handle the entry and the sink, where the rug needs to be shaken out or wiped rather than treated gently.

One thing worth knowing: many designs here are also made in larger sizes. If you like a pattern at 2x3, check the product page before you order, because repeating the same rug in an adjoining room is often possible.

Shipping is a flat $25, and free on orders over $200. Returns are accepted within 15 days of delivery, with return shipping paid by the buyer.