Kids Rugs

Kids rugs are area rugs made for nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms, in sizes and designs chosen for children rather than for a living room. They are bought for babies learning to crawl, for school-age rooms where the floor is the main play surface, and for older children who use the floor as a desk and a hangout. Compare the size, pile height and materials on each product page, then order online or check availability at your selected store.

What to look for in a kids' rug

Three things matter more in a child's room than anywhere else: how the rug cleans, how high the pile sits, and whether the design will still work in two or three years.

Start with the materials. Synthetic fibres such as polypropylene are often used in children's rugs because they stand up to traffic and can usually be spot-cleaned. Wool and higher-pile constructions feel softer but tend to ask for more care. Care needs vary by construction, so check the product details and available care instructions before ordering.

Pile height is the next call. A low, dense pile makes it easier to roll toy cars and chair casters across the rug and is generally quicker to vacuum. A thicker pile is more comfortable for floor play and reading. If the rug will sit where a door swings over it, measure the clearance under the door against the rug's thickness before you buy.

Design is what people revisit soonest. A bold character print often stops suiting a child well before the rug wears out. If you would rather not replace it at every stage, a simple shape or motif in muted colours usually stays in use longer than a themed one.

Sizes and where they fit

Measure the floor you can actually see, not the room. Rugs are also named at a nominal size, so a rug listed as 4' x 6' may measure slightly under or over that — check the product details before ordering. For a shared bedroom or a large playroom where furniture legs sit on the rug, the sizes above may be too small; the general area rugs collection has larger formats, including 5' x 8', 7' x 10' and 8' x 11', in patterns that are not specific to children's rooms.

Who these rugs are for

These rugs are bought for three kinds of room: a nursery, a child's own bedroom, or a playroom or shared space where children spend most of their time on the floor. What changes between them is the size you need and how often the rug gets cleaned.

Nurseries and toddler rooms. Over hardwood, laminate or tile, a rug gives a softer surface for crawling and early standing, and takes some of the echo out of a hard-floored room. A lower pile is easier to wipe down, and on a slippery floor a suitable rug pad helps keep the rug from shifting underfoot. If you are still assembling the room, cribs, change tables and other infant and toddler furniture are in the same section of the site.

School-age bedrooms and playrooms. This is the stage when cleanability tends to outrank plushness, because crafts, snacks and paint all end up on the floor. A rug large enough to cover the play area also gives the room a defined zone for it.

Older children and teens. As a room stops being a small child's room, a plain, geometric or subtly patterned rug in a neutral colour usually stays in use longer than a themed design, and a larger size often makes more sense, since the floor is now carrying a desk chair, a gaming setup or friends sitting around. Pair it with kids and teen beds or a desk and hutch if the room is being redone as a whole.

Shared rooms. One larger rug between two beds gives siblings a common floor area and saves buying two smaller rugs that never quite line up.

Shopping for kids rugs at The Brick

You can order kids rugs on thebrick.com, and check whether a particular rug is available at your selected store before you go. Free in-store pickup is available, and the delivery and pickup options that apply to a particular rug appear on its product page and at checkout once you enter your postal code.

If the rug turns out wrong for the room, area rugs fall under The Brick's Satisfaction Guarantee: they can be returned within seven days of delivery or pickup, provided they come back in the same condition. As-Is items, floor models and special orders are excluded, and delivery charges are not refunded.

The Lowest Price Guarantee covers the same brand and model advertised for less within 30 days of your delivery or pickup, under identical terms and conditions. Exclusions apply, including limited-time offers, limited-quantity and As-Is items, so it is worth reading the terms before making a claim.

Kids rugs: common questions

What size rug works best for a child's bedroom?

For a single child's bedroom, a rug of around 5' x 8', placed so the child steps off the bed onto it, covers the part of the floor that actually gets used. Around 4' x 6' is enough for a reading corner or the space beside a crib. Measure the clear floor around the bed and dresser first, since a room that looks large often has little uncovered floor left.

Are kids rugs easy to clean?

That depends on the materials and construction. Synthetic fibres such as polypropylene are often easier to spot-clean than wool or a deep pile, but cleaning methods differ from rug to rug. Vacuum regularly, deal with spills while they are fresh, and follow the manufacturer's care instructions rather than a general method. Check the product details and available care instructions before ordering. If washability is your main requirement, The Brick also has a machine washable rugs collection.

Can I return a rug if the colour is wrong in the room?

Yes, within seven days of delivery or pickup, as long as the rug comes back in the same condition it arrived in. This is the seven-day window that applies to area rugs and other decorative accessories under the Satisfaction Guarantee. As-Is items, floor models and special orders are excluded.

Should I use a rug pad?

On hardwood, laminate or tile, a rug pad reduces sliding and adds a little cushioning underfoot, which is worth considering in a room where children run. Check the rug manufacturer's recommendations first, since some constructions call for a particular type of underlay, and choose a pad rated for your floor finish so it does not mark or react with it.

Check the details before you order

Open any product page above to check the rug's dimensions, materials and the care instructions provided before you order. From there you can add it to your cart and see whether in-store pickup is available for it, or enter your postal code to see the delivery options and timing for your address. If the whole room is being redone at once, beds, dressers and desks are in the kids furniture section.