OLANLY 5x7 Machine Washable Large Area Rugs for Living Room, Bedroom, Soft Fluffy Shaggy Bedside Rug, Indoor Floor Carpet for Kids Girls and Boys, Dorms, Nursery, Home Decor Aesthetic, Beige

Why it's worth it

The OLANLY is the shaggy, soft option — a high-density plush pile that feels like a real rug underfoot rather than a printed sheet. It costs a fraction of the picks above, and the trade-off is that it takes far longer to dry.

If comfort is what you're after and the budget is tight, this is the one. The pile is deep and genuinely fluffy, and owners describe sitting on it, sleeping dogs claiming it, and kids using it for floor time. Nothing else in this guide feels like this. It's a rug you notice with your feet, not just your eyes.

The backing is a thickened felt with high-density anti-slip dots, and it works reasonably well on vinyl, hardwood and tile. Owners report it stays put in normal use. A few wish the rubber were grippier and add rug tape, which is a cheap fix. On its own it's better than the bare-backed budget rugs you'll find at this price.

From our review of 8 washable area rugs for living rooms, by David Sinclair, Managing Editor

What we like

• +If comfort is what you're after and the budget is tight, this is the one
• +The backing is a thickened felt with high-density anti-slip dots, and it works reasonably well on vinyl, hardwood and tile
• +Drying is the real cost of all that plush
• +It arrives vacuum-compressed and looks deflated

What to know

• –Deep pile traps pet hair and dust in a way the low-pile options here don't
• –The plush look reads more dorm room or nursery than living room