Kids Rugs

Colors that stay cheerful as the room grows up. Bold freehand color brings pure joy, a checkerboard suits a child who likes order, and a tile pattern fits a shared room.

A very good one: wool is springy, so knees land soft, and the natural dyes are fixed, so color does not rub off on hands. Vacuum through the first weeks, while new wool sheds, before a baby crawls on it.

Blot juice at once from the edge inward with cool water, never rub; let paint, mud or crayon dry, then lift it gently and vacuum. If a washable rug tempts you, wool against polyester compares the two. If a dog or cat shares the floor, wool rugs and pets covers shedding and stains.