Best large wool area rugs

Top pick: the Handmade Multi Size 100% Wool Dark Blue Oriental rug. It's the one that reads as a real large wool rug — hand tufted, 100% wool, a deep blue Oriental pattern that hides traffic and anchors a living room. The thick pile is the trade-off: lovely underfoot, harder to vacuum and not for under a door.

Who the others suit:

• SAFAVIEH Blossom Asher (9' x 12') — the biggest true large size here, and the calmest: a beige geometric that suits a neutral, modern room.
• Better Homes & Gardens Beige Plaid — the practical everyday choice for a busy family room; forgiving pattern, easy to live with.
• Kian Hand Knotted Wool — for someone who wants a hand-knotted wool piece and a more unusual look.
• Lorena Canals Natural and Chroma Palette — softer, lighter naturals for a Scandi or kids' space, if you're happy with a smaller footprint.

Skip the small sizes (2' x 3', 3' x 5', 5' x 8') if you need a room-filling rug.