Rug Buy is a Melbourne born, 100 percent Australian owned online rug store. We have helped Melbourne households style their homes since 2003 with modern, traditional, bohemian, and designer rugs. Every order ships free across Melbourne, with most deliveriesarriving in 3 to 5 business days.
Why Melbourne Buyers Choose Rug Buy
Popular Rug Styles in Melbourne Homes
Melbourne style runs across periodic terraces, Federation cottages, contemporary apartments, and modern new builds. The right rug depends on the architecture and the room. Here is what works in each.
Contemporary Rugs
Best for modern apartments in Southbank, Docklands, and South Yarra. Contemporary designs in warm neutrals, soft greys, and abstract patterns suit open plan layouts and floor to ceiling windows.
Bohemian Rugs
Best for Fitzroy, Brunswick, and Northcote terraces. Bohemian rugs in earthy tones, layered patterns, and global motifs pair beautifully with timber floors, mixed timber furniture, and indoor plants.
Traditional Rugs
Best for heritage homes in Toorak, Hawthorn, and Camberwell. Persian inspired patterns and rich colours anchor formal living rooms and dining rooms in period properties.
Distressed Rugs
Best for family homes in Glen Iris, Balwyn, and Box Hill. Distressed designs hide everyday wear, making them ideal for households with kids and pets.
Shaggy Rugs
Best for Melbourne winters. High pile shaggy rugs add warmth and comfort to lounges in cooler suburbs like Mount Waverley, Templestowe, and the Dandenong Ranges.
Flatweave Rugs
Best for inner city apartments and rental properties. Low profile flatweave rugs vacuum easily, lay flat under doors, and travel well between rentals.
Melbourne Delivery
We dispatch every order within 24 hours from our warehouse. Most Melbourne metro deliveries arrive in 3 to 5 business days through FedEx. Tracking number arrives by email once your order ships.
Free delivery across every Melbourne suburb including South Yarra, Toorak, Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern, Brighton, Sandringham, St Kilda, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, Cremorne, Abbotsford, Brunswick, Northcote, Thornbury, Preston, Coburg, Pascoe Vale, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Footscray, Yarraville, Williamstown, Sunshine, Box Hill, Doncaster, Templestowe, Eltham, Diamond Creek, Greensborough, Bundoora, Reservoir, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Mentone, Cheltenham, Mordialloc, Aspendale, Frankston, Mornington, Werribee, Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina, and every postcode in between.
Melbourne homes range from compact CBD apartments to large family homes in the outer suburbs. The right rug size depends on your room and furniture.
| Room | Common Melbourne home size | Recommended rug size |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bed apartment lounge | Up to 3 x 3 m | 160 x 230 cm |
| Townhouse lounge | 3.5 x 4 m | 200 x 290 cm |
| Family home lounge | 4 x 5 m | 240 x 330 cm |
| Open plan lounge plus dining | 6 x 7 m plus | 300 x 400 cm or two rugs |
| Queen bedroom | 3.5 x 4 m | 240 x 330 cm |
| King master bedroom | 4 x 5 m | 300 x 400 cm |
Why Melbourne Trusts Rug Buy
We operate as an online rug store with free delivery across Melbourne. We do not currently offer a public showroom. For questions about a specific rug, photos, or measurements, call us on 0425 531 841.
Most Melbourne metro orders arrive within 3–5 business days. Orders placed before 12 pm dispatch the same business day.
Yes. We offer 30-day returns on any rug that does not fit your space. Contact us with your order number and a photo, and we'll arrange the return.
Yes. We deliver to apartment buildings across Melbourne. The courier will leave the rug at the front entrance, with a concierge, or as instructed in your order notes.
Yes. Wool and shaggy rugs add warmth to cooler homes. Wool rugs are naturally insulating and reduce floor coldness. Browse our wool and shaggy ranges for the warmest options.
Free delivery across Melbourne. 30 day returns. Low price guarantee.
Need help? Call us on 0425 531 841 or contact our team online.
