Which is better for a living room?

Both are 4' x 6' and suited to living rooms. The vintage rug blends with more furniture year-round; the striped rug is the stronger choice if you decorate the room for Christmas.

Neither lists a written warranty, so care matters more than the label. Both are machine washable polyester; the striped rug lists tufted construction and a 0.2 in pile, while the vintage rug lists stain-resistant construction.

Is the vintage rug worth stepping up to?

If you want one rug that stays out all year, yes. It has a more versatile bordered pattern and stated stain resistance. If you only need a holiday accent, the striped rug does that job directly.

Do either have a non-slip backing?

Both listings describe a non-slip backing. On hard floors, a separate pad still helps keep a 4' x 6' rug from creeping.

Can both go in a washing machine?

Yes, both are listed as machine washable. Follow the care label, use cold water and air-dry or tumble low to protect the backing.

Which suits a bedroom or nursery?

The vintage rug is the safer pick for a nursery or bedroom used year-round. The striped rug works in a child's room if you want a Christmas theme.

Memoryfield Christmas Area Rug vs Memoryfield Washable Vintage Christmas Area Rug

Both are 4' x 6' machine-washable polyester rugs from Memoryfield, so the real split is style and use. The Christmas Area Rug is a bold red-and-green striped holiday accent; the Washable Vintage Christmas rug is a bordered, more neutral vintage look that fits year-round rooms. Pick the striped one if you want a festive focal point for the season, and the vintage one if you want a rug that stays out past January.

Choose the Christmas Area Rug if you want a bright red-and-green striped holiday accent for a living room, bedroom or entry and you plan to pack it away after the season.
Choose the Memoryfield Washable Vintage Christmas Area Rug if you want a bordered, vintage-style rug that works with farmhouse or mid-century decor and can stay down all year.

Prices

Memoryfield Washable Vintage Christmas Area Rug: $34.99 at Amazon (checked today)