7 Cheap DIY Area Rugs To Make At Home

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Cheapest DIY Area Rugs To Make

Hi, dear readers! If you’re in the mood to work on some home decor that is going to offer up comfort in every room, you’ll love these 7 Cheap DIY Area Rugs To Make At Home.

This combination of styles is going to be a great choice when you want homemade and unique styles and still keep things simple and fun.

To have some fun with an uncommon surface, try a placemat! You can simply tape them together, and they’ll offer you a wonderful exploration of textured, colors, and combinations.

For best results, get coordinated options. Or, go wild and get random ones!

There’s also a braided rug that is going to offer up a fun use for an old blanket.

It’s great for making into whatever size you want and giving a beloved blanket another life.

Perfect for decorating with a truly unique style, too.

Another great choice is using faux fur to create a kid-friendly bear rug out of their favorite fabric.

It’ll be a great way to add some fun decor to their rooms without the need for real fur.

Make it large enough for them to snuggle with if they want!

If you want to explore color, you can create a fun yarn rug where you blend together a run rug with colorful splotches that look however you want them to.

Great for adding in color at random intervals for ease of use and simple, sheer creativity!

For those that want to paint and create, you can use acrylic paint and fabric to design something that looks like it’s out of a magazine.

With diamonds and lines in color-themed shapes, it’s going to be a wonderful choice for a sophisticated home.

You can also create a geometric-themed rug using paint and sponges to help get the true opaque look and feel.

It’s going to be just right for those that really want to explore and experiment and try something totally different!

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Remember that these adorable designs for a DIY rug are going to be perfect for customizing however you want to.

You’ll be able to create something perfectly chic and unique that is going to transform your floor for the better.

Whether you’re new to crafting or not, take a moment to look through these designs and explore as you see fit.

It’ll be perfect for trying something totally different and finding what just may turn out to be your favorite decoration!

These are versatile, too, so that everyone can enjoy something fun and creative without having to be an expert.

Ready to go? Click on the link, and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page to get to work.

If you like what you see, consider letting them know by leaving a note to tell them what you thought!

It might just make their day!

Custom DIY Area Rug From Placemats

This DIY area rug from placemats is an easy project and has an impressive custom look for no custom price. 

Designer: Brooke Fedigan of Farmhouse 1820
Materials Used:

  • 24 (14-inch square) placemats
  • 2 rolls of single-sided carpet tape

Completion Time: 50 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Bear Rug

This DIY bear rug is easy to personalize and could be an adorable addition to your kid’s room.

Designer: Hannah Hathaway of We Lived Happily Ever After
Materials Used:

  • Thread and Needle 2 yards of Faux Fur Fabric
  • Upholstery Button Kit
  • Black felt for the eyes and nose
  • Knit Fabric for the muzzle and ears
  • Poly Fill for stuffing

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Shag Rug Tutorial

This shag rug will definitely add coziness and a welcoming feeling to your home. Making this is also a great partner activity and can help you decompress after a long day.

Designer: Lindsey McCord of Lindsey Crafter
Materials Used:

  • Several skeins of yarn in various colors
  • Latch hook tool
  • Latch hook rug canvas
  • Scissors
  • Iron on-edge binding

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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West Elm Inspired DIY Painter Rug

This West Elm-inspired DIY painter rug is budget-friendly and will make a fabulous accent rug for your home.

Designer: Aniko of Place of My Taste
Materials Used:

  • EVERBILT drop cloth
  • acrylic paint (different shades of brown)
  • fabric medium ( if you want your rug to be washable)
  • painters tape
  • ruler

Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Carpet Sample Area Rug

This carpet sample area rug will make your space looks cleaner and more comfortable. The carpet is easy to replace too making it the perfect rug for a dorm room or kid’s room.

Designer: Leanne of Diva of DIY
Materials Used:

  • Carpet Samples
  • Strong Tape
  • Utility knife
  • Carpenter’s Square – Or a large square object

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Large Rag Area Rug

This braided large rag area rug is made of drop cloths and strips of enormous thrift store blankets put together using hot glue. A great addition to your living room making it cozier.

Designer: Tarahlynn of Grandma’s House DIY
Materials Used:

  • Old Blanket
  • Hot Glue
  • Scissors

Completion Time: 40+ hours
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

Drop Cloth Rug

This beautifully painted rug is created using a drop cloth making it a perfect decor in your room or under your table.

Designer: Nellie of Nellie Bellie
Materials Used:

  • Drop Cloth
  • Sponges
  • Paint
  • Roller
  • Paint Brusher
  • Clear Sealer

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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