To keep your formal dining room from feeling too stiff, introduce some asymmetry with your rug. This option's hand-drawn, soft-cream linework sitting against the charcoal is just asymmetrical enough, creating visual interest surrounding the table without stealing the show.

Want the secret to avoiding obvious food stains on your dining room rug? Choose a pattern-heavy rug like this gorgeous selection from Loloi. If its looks aren’t enough to sell you, wait until you see the price. Where else can you get a nearly 9’ x 12’ rug under $160?

Water-resistant, stain-resistant and machine-washable — what more could you ask for in a dining room rug? Add in a beautiful deep green color and an elegant maze pattern, and you’ve got yourself the ideal dining room rug.

When Loloi and Chris Loves Julia come together to create a rug, you know it’s going to be good, and this 100% wool beauty delivers. While its neutral color and simple broken-stipe pattern can easily work with any design style, this option shines in a dining room with lots of wood and natural elements.

There’s nothing like gathering the family around the table during the holidays and this timeless tartan rug from Ruggable maintains that festive spirit all year round. With hints of greens, yellow, red and cream sitting against a natural backdrop, it’s the perfect plaid.

Warm beige, sandstone, silvery gray and ash brown gray combine to create a chunky plaid that effortlessly blends with any dining room style, from modern to farmhouse. However, the Hesse Jute Rug shines in a Japandi interior.

This moody maximalist rug is what dark dining room dreams are made of. The Morris & Co. Blackthorn Forest Green Rug features an intricate display of blossoms that was originally designed as a wallpaper by John Henry Dearle in 1892. Oh, and did we mention that it's machine-washable?

Natural fiber rugs, such as jute and sisal, used to be relegated to beachy, coastal style, but now they're used in just about every interior design theme, from modern to farmhouse chic. There's something timeless about jute. I call it the Goldilocks rug because it's just the right amount of texture. And it looks great in any size, from small circles to this large area rug from Pottery Barn.

Another timeless rug is the diamond pattern. It's patterned, but it's not too busy. (Though if you're a maximalist, it's great for layering!) This flatweave version on Wayfair is a nice lightweight alternative to tufted or plush diamond patterns.

Urban Outfitters has some unique, over-the-top rugs, including this rug that blends two iconic styles from opposite ends of the world. The super-plush rug features Scandinavian crosses with Moroccan tassels to create the perfect accent for any bohemian or global-inspired dining room.

If you're on a budget, check out the rugs in Target's Hearth & Hand With Magnolia line, such as this striped and tassled beauty. Joanna Gaines does an amazing job of scaling trends for smaller budgets and creating pieces that look more expensive than they are.

You can't talk about dining room rugs without talking about cleaning rugs — especially if you have kiddos, pets or love to entertain with red wine. We're big fans of Ruggable's machine-washable rugs at HGTV. Yes, that's right. This gorgeous area rug can be wadded up and stuffed in the washing machine. Ruggable is a great way to get that antique-style look without worrying about spills.

Another great thing about shopping Ruggable's site is that every rug design comes in tons of sizes and shapes, including round. It's definitely disappointing when you're shopping for a round rug and find the one only to find out it's exclusively available as a rectangle. If you're looking for a round rug, definitely check out Ruggable's collection of vintage-inspired round rugs.

For florals, look no further than Rifle Paper Co. The stationery and home goods brand recently launched a line of rugs with the brand's signature floral designs, and they are gorgeous! There are high-end wool rugs, but there are also more affordable printed and power-loomed rugs, such as this whimsical design.

Round dining room tables deserve round dining room rugs, and this chunky hand-crafted jute option from West Elm delivers. Natural jute is one of the easiest ways to cozy up any space and its high durability is ideal for sitting beneath dining chairs.

Oval-shaped rugs aren't as common in the living room and dining room as they used to be, but they look great paired with an oval-shaped dining table or small circle breakfast nook. Just make sure to get a size that's slightly larger than the table and chairs. We love this creamy jute rug from West Elm with subtle striping.

For a modern geometric rug, this area rug from West Elm comes in several neutral colors and starts at just $349 for a 5' x 8' rug! It's slightly textured, but not too much, because though pretty, dining room chairs can get caught or snag on tufted, overly plush rugs.

Machine washable and under $100 for an area rug?! You're not dreaming. This is real, and ReaLife Rugs have rave reviews from Walmart shoppers. We love this dove grey area rug with a Persian-style printed design.

For a splurge, the Hillsborough rug from Serena & Lily is stunning. It has a coastal grandmother-like style with a dash of pastel prep, and the pale blue looks so pretty with any type of natural fiber seating. It's typically styled with beachy rattan chairs, but it would also be perfect in a farmhouse dining room with a long wooden picnic table and bench seating.

We love a dining room rug that can be used in any style of dining room and this diamond pattern from Chris Loves Julia x Loloi is the perfect example. The neutral colors and classic pattern will blend in with nearly any interior style, from farmhouse to traditional to contemporary and anything in between.