This can help you to decide if you want a handmade rug or one that is machine-woven, what size you should stick with or even what fiber the rug is made out of (wool versus nylon). Overstock.com offers prices that beat most in-store discounts and on sale area rugs, so you're sure to find the right one to meet your needs.

What type of pile do I want?

For high traffic areas, people who have difficulty walking (like young children or the elderly), or those with pets, a low pile (thickness of the carpet) is best to reduce wear and tear, trip hazards or difficult clean up. A high pile rug such as a shag area rug can be a stylish accent piece in a bedroom or office.

What size rug do I need?

Do I want a large rug that fills the room or one that defines a sitting area? Take a tape measure and estimate the size of the rug that you want so you can determine the size that you are looking for. For example, a rug under a dining room table should be large enough to accommodate when someone pulls their chair back. Designers also suggest as a rule of thumb that there should be 18" from the edge of the rug to the wall.

An area rug is a great place to start if you are re-decorating a room. You can pull paint colors from the design and collect fabrics and knick-knacks that all work together. If you are adding a rug to a room that is already decorated, look at what colors and shapes fill your home. Below we have shared popular rug styles from contemporary and clean-lined to a traditional and tufted rug to help you decide which option would blend in best with your existing home decor.

What type of rug will fit into my lifestyle?

If you have pets and kids, a lower maintenance outdoor rug may be a better choice than an expensive hand-loomed wool one. If you want an area rug for a high-traffic area, consider something with a non-slip backing or a sturdy jute or seagrass area rug that can withstand spills and pet hair.

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How high order volume due to COVID-19 impacts your order:

Order delivery is occasionally delayed
Customer Care is experiencing longer than normal wait times
The My Account link remains the fastest way initiate order tracking, cancellations, returns, and parts requests

1. Can I place an order? Will Overstock deliver the package? Yes, you can; and yes, we will. Overstock's activities are continuing. Our delivery times are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but state-level and national-level closure decisions may affect some orders. We will do our best to be as accurate as possible. You can find updated delivery times on the product detail page for each item and when you are checking out.

2. What's the status of my order and delivery?
Can I change the address on my order? You can track your order and deliveries from the Orders & Returns page on Overstock.com or in the Overstock App. Once your order has shipped, you can find tracking information in your order details. If an order includes multiple items, each may have separate delivery dates and tracking information.

3. Why are some items taking longer to ship, showing as "processing"? With many states issuing stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, some of our partners have had to reduce their staff significantly. Sometimes that means that warehouses have taken longer than normal to get your order on a truck. We have done our best to ensure that our delivery estimates are accurate, but our supply chain has had a few exceptions when unexpected events such as weather and warehouse closures have delayed deliveries. We are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of everyone in our network and we appreciate your patience.

4. Can I still make returns? Yes, though there may be some delays as our vendors continue to comply with local or state regulations at their warehouses. Returns can be initiated by you in your account on Overstock.com. If you are a Club O member, you will continue to have free returns for in-store credit.

5. Is it safe to receive orders? For guidance on coronavirus, please refer to the World Health Organization website. Here is an excerpt from their website as of April 3, 2020- "The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low."

6. What is Overstock doing to keep customers and employees safe? Overstock is committed to ensuring the safety of both our customers and employees. Our employees located at our headquarters are all now working from home, including our Customer Care agents, and our warehouses are following social distancing protocol and other official directives.

7. How much do you charge for shipping? During this challenging period, Overstock is now offering Free Shipping on Everything, even for large furniture, to the continental US so that you have one less thing to worry about.

8. Is Overstock still delivering Large and Bulky items? Absolutely. In today's world, our customers have been ordering everything from playsets to help keep kids active, to in-home workout equipment, to home office equipment for those like us who are new to working from home. We want to help you create a dream home no matter what is happening in the world.

9. How can I help those impacted by COVID-19? Overstock is currently matching all donations that our customers make at check-out to the American Red Cross. We have also donated bedding and cribs to our local children's hospital, and we volunteered our parking lot for COVID-19 testing. In the meantime, please stay home and stay safe.

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