Best wool area rugs

Top pick: the Kate Hand-Knotted Wool Rug — 100% wool pile, hand-knotted, and the best-reviewed of the bunch. Hand-knotting is the construction that lasts decades, so it's the one to buy if the rug is a long-term piece for a living room.

Who the others suit:

• Siraway Handmade Wool Area Rug — 100% wool, hand-knotted, low pile: the same durable build in a flatter weave that suits doorways and under furniture.
• Safavieh Chelsea Mabelle — a floral pattern in a mid-size room rug, for a traditional look.
• Rugs USA Melrose Checked — a soft cream check that reads calm and modern.
• Better Homes & Gardens Green Plaid — a large, well-reviewed plaid for a family room.
• Safavieh Dip Dye Britton — distressed grey/ivory/blue, the easy choice for high-traffic or casual spaces.
• Martha Stewart Vincianne — tufted wool in multicolour, a budget-friendly patterned option.

Check the size and pile height on each card before you commit — wool rugs vary a lot in both.