Celestial Sun and Moon Washable Rug 5×7, Black and Gold

Why we picked it

Most of the rugs we cover are washable, so that alone isn’t the reason this one is here. It’s the design. A plain background scattered with suns, moons and stars has an old, slightly mystical feel, like something from an astrology chart or a tarot card, and in black, gold, beige and red it leans moody rather than cute. That makes it a natural fit for a dark, autumn-styled room, but unlike a pumpkin or ghost print, it doesn’t look out of place in March.

The bigger question with this listing is where a 5 by 7 actually fits, because the title names almost every room in the house. At 60 by 84 inches, or 35 square feet, it’s a mid-size rug, and it works well in some places and not in others.

Living room: it suits a small seating area, such as a loveseat and a chair facing each other, or a reading corner. In a larger room it will look like an island in the middle of the floor.

Bedroom: laid crosswise under the lower part of a queen bed, which is 60 inches wide, the 84 inch length leaves about a foot of rug showing on each side. That’s a good fit. Lengthwise, it only matches the bed’s width and mostly disappears underneath.

Dining room: this is where the listing overreaches. A dining rug should extend about 24 inches past the table on every side, so chairs stay on it when pulled out. Take 48 inches off each dimension and a 5 by 7 only leaves room for a table about 36 by 12 inches, which isn’t a dining table. For most dining rooms you’d want an 8 by 10 or larger.

Entryway: the title also calls it a doormat, but at 5 feet wide it’s wider than a standard front door. It can work in a large foyer or a wide hallway, not inside a typical front door.

Some details are missing that would normally help you judge a rug like this. The listing says “non-slip” in the title but never names the backing material, and it gives no pile height and no weight. The weave is listed as “knitted,” which is unusual for a rug and not explained. Without a weight, it’s also hard to know whether a 35 square foot rug will fit your washing machine. Many home washers will struggle with a rug this size, so check your machine’s capacity first, or use a large front-loader at a laundromat.

Credit where it’s due, though: the listing is upfront that colors may look different on your screen, and it gives specific advice for creases from shipping, telling you to weigh them down with books or furniture for two to three days.

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