Allen Home makes handcrafted rugs designed to upgrade everyday spaces—living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and creative studios. We use natural fibers and traditional artisan craftsmanship to create rugs with rich texture, warm tones, and timeless patterns. Because each rug is handmade, subtle variations are part of the charm. Our focus is premium quality, comfort underfoot, and designs that look high-end on camera and even better in real life.
Allen Home (allenhomerugs.com) has 20 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5.
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allenhomerugs.com
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Decoration & Interior
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
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2026
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I bought the Selena Scallop Rug in pale pink for my hallway. It arrived from India in good time, within 3 weeks, which is better than I thought. On unpacking it, it seemed a bit grubby but I wasn't sure if this was the lighting in my room. After it being down a couple of weeks it seemed to get dirtier (even though we don't wear shoes in the house). Vacuumed lightly and also brushed with a rubber brush which brought up lots of loose fibres (and I mean lots). After 4 weeks I had to use my Vax Spot Cleaner on it and the dirt that came out of this rug was unbelievable. I contacted Allan Home and just had an AI response that didn't even acknowledge the photo evidence I had sent. I have had to remove this rug from the hallway, put it in a bedroom that didn't need a rug and bought a new one from DFS. I wouldn't buy from here again.
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Cecilia R.
Ai chat bots
They don’t have real humans communicating with you when you need assistance purchasing. The ai chat bot will quote you a lower price (by hundreds of dollars) and a different price will show up at checkout. With other complaints in mind, I would not shop here.
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Katy
Poor quality rug and zero customer service
Rug that arrived was nothing like the website images. Different colours and did not correlate with the description. Also poor quality for the listed price.
Contacted them immediately and provided photo evidence.
No reply…ever…was well within their policy requirements to return the item but they simply ignored me so we could not return it.
A roughly £700 rug supposedly (though we bought it on sale for less than that) and they simply made it impossible to return.
Would not trust or ever use again.
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Marisa
Buyers Beware of Return Policy
I ordered a 12x15 Capitola rug in blue, but was not made aware of the non-refundable return policy until AFTER I attempted to return the rug due to color variation. For reference, it looked light beige and navy blue on the Allen Home website, but in person it is cream/pale yellow and very light blue (like PB chambray). Unfortunately, this color scheme didn't work with my decor, so I requested to return it. AH customer service then told me it was within the accepted 10% color variation and doesn't qualify for a return or refund. I was also told that any rug over 9X12 is considered "custom", which is also non-refundable. None of this was stated during my checkout process and the 12x15 size was listed on their site as an option, so I had assumed it was considered a standard size.
I have offered to pay the shipping cost to have it shipped back in return for a refund Or a store credit that I would use for a more suitable rug, but haven't gotten a response back. After waiting over 2 weeks for the rug to arrive. Then having to record unpackaging the rug, in case of any damage during delivery and take pictures of the rug for quality, I am stuck with a rug that I can not use and a $1700 charge.
I wish I had never bought anything through Allen Home's website and only hope this helps other consumers make a better informed decision. Their customer service was unhelpful and it is NOT worth the hassle!
Response from Allen HomeJul 27, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that the rug's color didn't meet your expectations and that the experience left you disappointed.
We understand that colors can appear differently depending on screen settings, lighting conditions, and the natural characteristics of handcrafted wool rugs. While we strive to present our products as accurately as possible, slight variations are expected and are noted in our product information.
Regarding our return policy, rugs larger than 9' × 12' are classified as oversized items and are not eligible for return or exchange. This policy is clearly displayed during the checkout process and in our Return Policy before an order is placed. These larger sizes require specialized handling, and unfortunately, our return warehouse is not equipped to receive and process rugs of this size safely and efficiently.
We understand this may not have been the outcome you were hoping for, and we sincerely regret your disappointment. Your feedback is valuable and has been shared with our team as we continue working to make our policies and product information even clearer for future customers.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best.
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Adam
I recently purchased a rug from Allen…
I recently purchased a rug from Allen Home, and I am extremely disappointed with both the product and the company's customer service.
When the rug arrived, the color was completely different from what was shown in the pictures on their website. While their policy states that there may be up to a "10% variation" in color, the difference in this rug is extreme. To be certain, I had the photos analyzed side-by-side, which showed a color variation of over 30% even after accounting for natural lighting differences.
When I reached out to customer service to request a refund or a partial discount due to this extreme variation, they were completely unhelpful. Their only response was to dismiss the issue, claiming that "that's the color variation," and they refused to offer any compensation or take responsibility for the inaccurate product photos.
Because the color is so far off, the rug completely clashes with the color scheme of our room, and it seems we are just stuck with a product we cannot use.
If you are shopping with Allen Home, be very wary of the online photos, as the item you receive may look nothing like what you ordered, and you will not get any support from their team if it is wrong.
Response from Allen HomeJul 27, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the rug did not meet your expectations and that you were disappointed with your experience.
We understand how important color is when selecting a rug for your home. While we make every effort to ensure our product photography accurately represents each design, colors can appear differently depending on factors such as screen settings, display calibration, lighting conditions, and the natural characteristics of handcrafted wool rugs. Because each rug is handmade, slight variations in color and texture are also part of the craftsmanship that makes every piece unique.
We take concerns about product representation seriously and carefully reviewed the photos you shared. Based on our assessment, the rug received was consistent with the product and within the expected variation for handcrafted rugs. As a result, we were unable to approve a return under our return policy.
We regret that we couldn't provide the resolution you were hoping for. Feedback like yours is important to us, and we are continuously working to improve our product photography and descriptions so customers have the clearest possible expectations before purchasing.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
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E L.
I had an awful experience with Allen…(Capitola Rug)
I had an awful experience with Allen Home Rugs. The company copied Pottery Barn's rug name (Capitola Rug), pictures and description. You can see it on Pottery Barn's website (look for Pottery Barn Capitola Rug). Being the fool that I was, I thought Allen home's rug was the same as Pottery Barn's, but 20% cheaper. I bought Pottery Barn's rug sample and liked it. So I paid $1700 for a 12x15 'Capitola' rug from Allen Home. The rug arrived and it was a DUPE of Pottery Barn's! It was not the same color or texture. I contacted them and they would not allow me to return my rug or refund me. So I'm left with a $1700 12 x 15 rug that I cannot use. I would stay clear of this company. Also, I gave a 1 star review on their website for the Capitola Rug and it doesn't show up. So I wouldn't trust the reviews on the website.
Response from Allen HomeApr 2, 2026
Hi Edna,
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, but we would like to clarify a few important points for transparency.
At no point have we advertised, referenced, or claimed any association with Pottery Barn on our website, product listings, or in any communication. The rug design in question is a generic pattern widely available across multiple retailers, and is not exclusive to any single brand.
It is also important to highlight:
The 12 x 15 size you purchased is not offered by Pottery Barn for this design, clearly indicating it is a different product.
Additionally, Pottery Barn does not offer this design in a rust color, so it is unclear how a direct comparison was made with their sample.
We have never stated or implied that our rug is the same as or equivalent to Pottery Barn’s rug. Any such assumption was not based on any representation made by us.
Regarding your expectation:
Purchasing a sample from another retailer and expecting an exact match from a different seller—especially when the size and color are not even offered by that retailer—is not something we can guarantee or control.
Regarding the return:
The 12 x 15 rug is classified as a custom size, and as clearly stated in our policy, custom and oversized rugs are non-returnable.
This policy is clearly displayed on our website prior to purchase.
As for reviews, we do not remove genuine customer feedback. Reviews may sometimes be filtered based on platform guidelines, but we do not selectively hide reviews.
We stand by the accuracy of our listings and policies, and we remain open to reviewing any valid concerns if there is a genuine mismatch between the product received and what is shown on our website.
— Allen Home Rugs Team