Best Fireplace Rugs

The best fireplace rugs to protect your floors and create a warming and inviting atmosphere.

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A fireplace rug is an excellent way to create a cozy and inviting environment while also protecting your floors. Rugs for the fireplace can be strong and fire-retardant or soft and fluffy, depending on whether you're looking to create a warm rest area for yourself and your animals, or a protective covering for the floors in your cabin or home. When it comes to the best fireplace rugs to suit your personal style, here are our top picks. 

Staff pick

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Ashler Home Faux Fur White Rectangle Rug

A cozy reading nook

This wonderfully soft fireplace rug is made from Mongolian faux fur. It measures in at 2 by 3 feet and is perfect for laying near your fireplace. Accent this rug with decorative fireplace accessories, or use this space as a cozy reading nook. With a leather-like bottom, you won't have to worry about this rug sliding around. To clean this fireplace rug, simply wipe it with a damp cloth and lay it flat to dry.


Bear necessities

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Cozy Cabin CC5275 Birch Bear Non-Skid Rug

Great for lodges and cabins

Made from 100 percent nylon, this machine-washable fireplace rug has a beautiful cabin vibe. Featuring a rustic bear in a forest design paired with warm neutral tones, this semi-circle fireplace rug is great for any lodge. The back of this rug is made from latex rubber, which stops it from sliding or skidding on the floor. 

Feeling warm

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The Rug House Ontario Grey Fireside Shag Rug

This shaggy rug is easy to clean

If you're looking for a modern fireplace rug, the ontario grey fireside shag rug may be just what you need. This comfortable shaggy rug measures in at 2.7 by 4.11 feet and has a 4-centimeter depth. Made from polypropylene fabrics, this fireplace rug is durable and easy to clean. Lay this shaggy rug near your fireplace to create a warm and cozy ambiance. 


Fire patterns

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Minuteman International Cocoa Jardin Wool Hearth Rug

Non-flammable Turkish style rug

The Minuteman International Cocoa Jardin wool hearth rug features a beautiful Turkish style pattern. With muted tones and natural colors, this fireplace rug acts as a wonderful statement piece. This rug is made from 100 percent virgin wool and measures in at 44 by 22 inches. All of the Minuteman International rugs are non-flammable. 

No-flame fire

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Plow and Hearth Wool Blend Dalton Rug for Fireplace

Made from flame-resistant fabric

Made from hand-tufted wool, this ultra-durable fireplace rug is made to withstand the test of time. Featuring fire-resistant and flame-resistant qualities this rug is excellent for laying near your fireplace. This textured rug is comfortable while merging elements of nature into its design. It measures in at around 24 by 48 inches.

The bottom line

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Adding a fireplace rug to your room not only dresses up your hearth, but it also creates a protective barrier for your floors. The Ashler Home Faux Fur White Rectangle Rug is a beautifully soft area rug that forms into a cozy reading nook or holder for your fireplace accessories. This rug offers a modern twist on a traditional hunter's lodge-style rug. 

The Plow and Hearth Wool Blend Dalton Rug for Fireplace features a beautiful rectangular design that allows you to cozy it right up to the fireplace. Made from flame-resistant and fire-resistant fabric, this fireplace rug is both stylish and functional. This neutral-toned rug will keep your room cozy and your floors protected.

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