Is a jute rug soft enough for a living room?

It is firm and textured, not plush. It works in living rooms with a rug pad or as a base layer under a softer rug.

Braided jute sheds loose fibers, mostly when new. Vacuum gently without a beater bar and shedding settles over time.

Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. Jute absorbs moisture and can mildew, so keep it in dry indoor rooms.

How does it compare with sisal or seagrass?

Jute is softer and warmer in tone than sisal or seagrass, though still coarse. Sisal is stiffer and seagrass is smoother and more water-resistant.

How do I keep it flat?

Unroll it and let it settle, and use a rug pad to hold the edges down and add cushioning.

How should I clean it?

Vacuum regularly without a beater bar and blot spills right away. Avoid soaking, which can damage the fiber.

SAFAVIEH Natural Fiber Garrett Braided Jute Area Rug

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$107.00at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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SAFAVIEH Natural Fiber Garrett Braided Jute Area Rug

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Last seen at $107.00 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the SAFAVIEH Natural Fiber Garrett Braided Jute Area Rug

The Garrett is a braided jute area rug from Safavieh's Natural Fiber collection, a flat, textured floor covering with a hand-braided look. Jute gives it a firm, low-pile surface that suits casual, coastal and organic interiors and holds up in rooms with steady foot traffic. Against sisal and seagrass rugs it is softer and warmer in tone, but it is not a plush rug and it does not cushion like wool or synthetic pile. Owners of braided jute rugs generally like the natural look and durability, and note that the fiber sheds and feels coarse at first.

Best forLiving rooms and dining areas with a casual, natural lookHigh-traffic hallways and entrywaysLayered over a rug pad for extra softnessCoastal, farmhouse and organic-style interiors

Pros

Braided jute construction is dense and durable
Low, flat profile sits well under furniture and doors
Natural fiber look suits casual and coastal decor
Soft, warm tone blends with many color schemes
Reversible-style braid hides wear better than cut pile

Cons

Coarse underfoot, not soft like wool or synthetic pile
Jute sheds loose fibers, especially when new
Not suitable for wet areas or outdoor use
Natural fiber can stain and is hard to clean deeply
Edges of braided rugs can curl without a pad

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What reviewers say

Owners of Safavieh braided jute rugs tend to praise the natural look and sturdy build, and many say it holds up well in busy rooms. Common complaints are shedding, a rough feel underfoot and edges that need time or a pad to lie flat.

What people mention

TextureMixedOwners like the natural braided look but find the jute rough underfoot.
SheddingCriticisedMany report loose fibers shedding for weeks after the rug is unrolled.
DurabilityPraisedReviewers say the dense braid holds up well in busy rooms.
EdgesCriticisedSome say the edges curl or crease and need a pad and time to flatten.
CleaningCriticisedJute stains easily and is hard to clean deeply, owners note.

About the SAFAVIEH Natural Fiber Garrett Braided Jute Area Rug

The Garrett is a braided jute area rug from the SAFAVIEH Natural Fiber Collection. The collection is made from soft, sustainable fibers. The rug has a textured look and feels soft underfoot.

It is an indoor rug for the home or office. The natural fiber gives a clean, organic look.

Size: 4' x 6'
Color: Natural
Material: Jute
Construction: Braided
Collection: Natural Fiber
Use: Indoor, home or office

Specifications

bed_size: 4' x 6'Source
color: Off-WhiteSource
size: 4' x 6'Source
actual_color: NaturalSource

Questions and answers

Is a jute rug soft enough for a living room?: It is firm and textured, not plush. It works in living rooms with a rug pad or as a base layer under a softer rug.
Does this rug shed?: Braided jute sheds loose fibers, mostly when new. Vacuum gently without a beater bar and shedding settles over time.
Can it be used outdoors or in a bathroom?: No. Jute absorbs moisture and can mildew, so keep it in dry indoor rooms.
How does it compare with sisal or seagrass?: Jute is softer and warmer in tone than sisal or seagrass, though still coarse. Sisal is stiffer and seagrass is smoother and more water-resistant.
How do I keep it flat?: Unroll it and let it settle, and use a rug pad to hold the edges down and add cushioning.
How should I clean it?: Vacuum regularly without a beater bar and blot spills right away. Avoid soaking, which can damage the fiber.
Where is the SAFAVIEH Natural Fiber Garrett Braided Jute Area Rug cheapest?: At Walmart, for $107.00, as of our latest check.