CozyDesg Soft Shag Area Rug 6x9 vs Phantoscope Washable Vintage Floral Area Rug

Buy the CozyDesg if you want a deep, plush shag underfoot and a black-and-gold look. Buy the Phantoscope if the rug sits under furniture, in a doorway, or in a busy room. The CozyDesg is a 1.7-inch synthetic shag with a non-slip dotted back; owners of thick shag rugs like this report shedding and matting over time. The Phantoscope is a low-pile polyester rug with a distressed floral pattern and a non-slip backing; low pile holds up better to traffic and vacuums, and its 4.5-star rating across 202 ratings is solid for the category.

• Choose the CozyDesg if you want a tall, fluffy shag for a bedroom or a spot where bare feet land, and you accept more vacuuming and fluffing to keep it looking full.
• Choose the Phantoscope if the rug goes under a sofa or dining table, near a door, or in a hallway, where a low profile and easy cleaning matter more than plushness.