Cartoon & Animation Rugs

Cartoon rugs are the easiest way to put the shows you grew up with, and the ones you still binge as an adult, right where you live: on the floor of a bedroom, playroom, dorm or game room. This collection gathers more than 160 original fan-inspired designs drawn from animated series and films, from interdimensional adventures and underwater comedies to racing cars, rescue pups and Saturday morning classics. Some are bright and friendly enough for a toddler's room, others are pure late-night adult animation humor, and plenty sit somewhere in between.

Every rug is printed to order once you buy it. Rectangular designs come in five sizes from 2 x 3 ft up to 5 x 7 ft, and a group of shaped rugs is cut to the outline of the character itself. You choose between two quality levels: Standard, a thin velvet rug that shows off sharp color and rolls well under a desk chair, and Premium, a thicker, softer plush for sitting and playing on. Both have a non-slip backing that keeps the rug where you put it.

What You'll Find in Our Cartoon Rugs Collection

Animation covers a huge range of moods, so it helps to browse the collection in groups.

Adult Animation: Rick and Morty, South Park and Family Guy

Rick and Morty is the largest single franchise in the collection, and the designs lean into the show's mix of science fiction and chaos. The Rick Portal Gun Rug puts the green-glowing gadget front and center, the Mr Meeseeks Rug features the eager blue helper, and the Cromulon Show Me Rug brings back the giant floating head from the talent show episode. Darker fans can pick the Scary Terry Rug, while the Mr Poopybutthole Rug is a lighter, friendlier option for the same room. Several Rick designs are also shaped, which we cover further down.

South Park designs keep the show's flat cut-paper look, which translates surprisingly well to a rug. Choose from the Kenny Immortal Rug, the Kyle You Bastards Rug, the AWESOM-O Robot Rug and the seasonal Mr Hankey Christmas Rug, a fun pick for the holidays. Family Guy fans have scene-based designs such as the Peter vs Giant Chicken Fight Rug, the Evil Monkey Closet Rug, the Brian Griffin Martini Writer Rug and the Lois Griffin Piano & Wine Rug. These adult-humor designs feel most at home in a dorm, an apartment living room, a man cave or behind a gaming desk.

Cult Favorites: Gravity Falls, Adventure Time and Regular Show

These three shows built devoted followings among teens and adults, and their art styles are full of color and odd little details. From Gravity Falls you can choose the Bill Cipher Flames Rug with its triangular villain wrapped in fire, the Dipper and Mabel Rug, the Waddles Pig Rug and the Gnomes Rainbow Rug. Adventure Time designs include the Finn & Jake Fist Bump Rug, the Marceline Axe Bass Rug, the Ice King & Gunter Crown Rug, the Lady Rainicorn Rainbow Flight Rug and the moodier The Lich Green Flame Rug.

Regular Show rounds out this group with the Mordecai and Rigby Rug, the Skips Rug, the Pops Maellard Rug, the Hi Five Ghost Rug and the Synthesizer Space Rug, a cosmic design that suits a music corner or a record player setup as much as a bedroom.

SpongeBob, Scooby-Doo and Saturday Morning Classics

If you want the cartoons that span generations, start here. The SpongeBob Classic Rug is the straightforward pick, while the Handsome Squidward Rug, the Sandy Cheeks Acorn Rug, the Bold and Brash Rug and the DoodleBob Sketch Rug pull from fan-favorite episodes. Scooby-Doo designs follow the Mystery Inc. crew: the Mystery Inc Gang Rug shows the whole team, and individual designs like the Scooby Ruh-Roh Rug, the Velma Jinkies Rug, the Daphne Blake Rug and the Fred Trap Plan Rug let each fan pick a favorite member.

Classic theatrical cartoons are here too. The Road Runner Beep Beep Rug, the Daffy Duck Classic Cartoon Rug and the Tweety Bird Vintage Rug bring back the golden-age look with bold outlines and simple, punchy colors that read well from across a room.

Lightning McQueen, PAW Patrol and Little Fans' Favorites

For younger kids, the Cars and PAW Patrol designs are a natural starting point. Lightning McQueen fans can choose the McQueen Ka-Chow Rug, the McQueen Rust-eze Rug, the McQueen World Grand Prix Rug and the McQueen and Mater Rug, plus designs for the supporting cast like the Doc Hudson Hornet Rug, the Hudson Hornet McQueen Rug and The King Dinoco Rug. These work well as a kids rug next to a race car bed or in a playroom where toy cars are always on the floor.

PAW Patrol designs include the PAW Patrol Badge Rug, the PAW Patrol Team Bright Rug, the Lookout Tower Rug and pup-focused designs like the Chase Police Pup Rug, the Marshall Fired Up Rug and the Rocky Eco Pup Rug.

Animated Movie Favorites: Lilo and Stitch, Minions and More

Animated films get plenty of floor space as well. Lilo and Stitch fans can choose from the Lilo and Stitch Hula Rug, the Stitch and Angel Rug, the Experiment 627 Rug and the Stitch Ugly Duckling Rug, a sweeter design inspired by one of the film's most emotional moments. The Minions bring their usual mischief in the Gru & Minions Adventure Rug, the Minions Prison Escape Rug, the Minions Space Rocket Rug and the Minions King Bob Royal Rug. You will also find the Toy Story Rex Dinosaur Rug and the Belle Beauty and the Beast Princess Rug for a storybook-style bedroom.

Playful Kids' Designs Beyond Franchises

Not every child's room needs a famous character. More than 100 designs in this collection also belong to our kids' and nursery range, and some of them are simply cheerful illustrations. The Boho Rainbow Sun Rug and the Floral Bunny Garden Rug suit a calm nursery, the Kangaroo Mother Baby Rug makes a gentle baby shower gift, and the Rainbow Unicorn Fantasy Rug and the Mermaid Seashell Princess Rug bring a little fantasy to a bedroom. Active kids may prefer the Soccer Goal Champion Rug, the Construction Excavator Truck Rug or the Retro Gaming Console Rug.

Shaped Character Rugs

More than 25 designs in the collection are shaped rugs, cut around the outline of the character instead of printed inside a rectangle. That makes the silhouette pop off the floor. Examples include the Pickle Rick Rug, the Rick Sanchez Smoke Rug, the Space Ranger Rick Rug, the Rick Pizza Rug, the Zombie Rick Morty Rug, the SpongeBob Rug, the Patrick Star Rug and the Stan Marsh Rug. A few shaped designs take a spooky or crossover twist, such as the Rick Haunted Rug, the Rick Morty Naruto Rug, the Skeleton Pink Panther Rug and the Dead Tigger Rug, which make great conversation pieces for adult fans.

How to Choose the Right Cartoon Rug

A cartoon rug is usually the boldest thing in a room, so a little planning goes a long way.

Start With Who Uses the Room

The same show can mean very different things to a four-year-old and a thirty-year-old, so think first about who will see the rug every day. For toddlers and young kids, pick designs with friendly faces and clear shapes, such as the PAW Patrol, Cars, Minions or kids' illustration designs. School-age kids often want to choose their own favorite, and Scooby-Doo, SpongeBob or Lilo and Stitch tend to last through a few birthdays without feeling babyish. Teens and adults usually head for Rick and Morty, Gravity Falls, Adventure Time or Regular Show, while South Park and Family Guy humor belongs in grown-up spaces.

Follow Simple Placement Rules

Interior designers use a few easy rules that apply to cartoon rugs just as much as to plain ones:

• In a living room, slide the rug under the front legs of the sofa and armchairs so the furniture frames it. If the rug is too small for that, center it in front of the sofa with a little floor showing on every side.
• In a bedroom, place a rug on the side of the bed you step out of, or at the foot of the bed if the room is narrow. Leave the head of the bed clear so the rug does not get lost under it.
• In a playroom, put the rug in the open center of the floor where kids actually sit and play, not tucked under a toy shelf.
• Under a desk, make sure the chair can roll back without its wheels dropping off the edge.

Match Bold Colors to Your Room

Cartoon art tends to use saturated primary colors, so a little restraint elsewhere helps the rug shine. If the walls and bedding are neutral, almost any design will work. If the room already has strong colors, pick a rug that shares one of them: a blue PAW Patrol design next to blue bedding, a green Rick and Morty portal design in a room with green accents, or the warm reds of Lightning McQueen with wooden furniture. Darker designs such as the Bill Cipher Flames Rug or The Lich Green Flame Rug look especially good with LED strip lighting in a gaming room.

Kids, Pets and Busy Floors

Children and pets mean spills, crumbs and lots of foot traffic. A printed rug is a practical choice here because the design is bonded into the fibers, so daily wear and regular cleaning will not crack or peel the picture. The non-slip backing matters even more in a home with running kids or excited dogs, because a rug that stays put is one less thing to trip on. For a playroom where kids sit and roll on the floor, the thicker Premium Level adds cushioning; for an entryway or a spot near the kitchen where spills happen, the flatter Standard surface is quicker to blot clean.

Desk Chairs and Gaming Setups

Many adult fans use a cartoon rug as a mat under a gaming or office chair. In that case, choose the Standard Level: the 5 mm velvet surface is firm enough for chair wheels to roll smoothly, and the faux leather backing helps protect hardwood, laminate and other hard floors from wheel scuffs. Go for 2.6 x 3.9 ft or larger so the chair stays on the rug when you push back from the desk.

Cartoon Rug Size Guide

Most rectangular designs in the collection come in the five sizes below. Use the table as a starting point, then check the room-by-room tips that follow.

For a living room, a 5 x 7 ft rug is usually large enough to tuck under the front legs of a three-seat sofa. In a kids' bedroom, a 3.3 x 5 ft rug beside a twin bed gives little feet a soft landing in the morning, while a 4 x 6 ft rug suits a double bed or a larger shared room. A 2 x 3 ft rug works as a bedside mat or in front of a toy chest, and 2.6 x 3.9 ft is the sweet spot under a desk chair. As a general rule, leave about 18 to 24 inches of bare floor between the rug and the walls so the room does not feel cramped.

Shaped rugs work a little differently. Each one is cut to the outline of its artwork and comes in four sizes, but because some characters are tall and narrow while others are wide or almost square, the exact dimensions depend on the design. Across the collection, shaped rugs range from about 60 x 90 cm (2 x 3 ft) up to 160 x 180 cm (5.2 x 5.9 ft), and the precise sizes for each design are listed on its product page.

Standard vs Premium: Which Cartoon Rug Quality Is Right for You?

Every design is offered in two quality levels. They share the same print process and the same reinforced edges; what changes is the thickness, the surface and the backing.

• Standard Level: a lightweight 5 mm rug with a shiny velvet surface that brings out bright colors and fine linework, which suits cartoon art very well. It has a faux leather non-slip backing and is the recommended choice under a desk chair, because the wheels roll smoothly across it.
• Premium Level: a softer, cushioned 7 mm rug with a plush surface that feels good to sit, kneel or lie on. It has a natural cotton anti-slip backing and is the better pick for bedrooms, living rooms and kids' rooms where people spend time on the floor.

A quick way to decide: if the rug will mostly be walked on or rolled over, go Standard. If someone will be sitting on it to build blocks, read or watch cartoons, go Premium.

Printing, Materials and Safety

Each rug is made with HD sublimation printing, which bonds the ink into the fibers rather than leaving it on the surface. That is why the colors stay crisp and the design will not crack or peel when the rug is folded, walked on or cleaned. The inks are UV-resistant, so normal daylight is not a problem, although it is still best to avoid long hours of strong direct sun on the same spot.

The edges are reinforced with stitching to prevent fraying and curling, and the non-slip backing grips hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, concrete and low-pile carpet. The inks are non-toxic and skin-safe, which is why many parents use these rugs in nurseries and playrooms. All of our rugs are designed for indoor use only.

How to Care for Your Cartoon Rug

A little routine care keeps the colors bright and the edges neat for a long time:

• Vacuum on a low setting, or take the rug outside and shake it out.
• Blot spills right away with a damp cloth. Do not rub, which can push the spill deeper into the fibers.
• When the rug needs a deeper clean, hand wash it in cold water with a mild detergent and let it air dry flat.
• Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals, do not tumble dry and do not iron the printed surface.
• Rotate the rug every so often so wear and light exposure stay even.

Your rug ships folded, so it may show creases when you first unpack it. Lay it flat and the fold lines relax within a few days.

Shipping and Returns

Every rug is made to order. Most orders are produced within 1 to 3 business days and delivered within 5 to 12 days depending on where you live, and you receive tracking details by email. Because each rug is printed specifically for you, returns are accepted within 14 days for shipping damage or a defect, but not for a change of mind.

Cartoon Rug FAQ

Are these official cartoon rugs?

No. These are original fan-inspired designs created by Padloom and printed on our own rugs.

What size cartoon rug is best for a kid's bedroom?

For most kids' rooms, 3.3 x 5 ft is the most versatile size. It fits beside a twin bed or in the middle of a small room with space left around it. Choose 4 x 6 ft for a larger or shared bedroom, and 2 x 3 ft if you just want a soft spot next to the bed.

Is a cartoon rug safe for a nursery or playroom?

Yes. The inks are non-toxic and skin-safe, the edges are stitched so they do not fray, and both quality levels have an anti-slip backing. For babies and toddlers who crawl and sit on the floor, the cushioned Premium Level is the more comfortable choice.

Can I wash a cartoon rug?

Yes, by hand. Spot clean small spills with a damp cloth, and for a full clean hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, then air dry flat. Skip bleach, tumble drying and ironing.

Will the rug slide around on hardwood or tile?

No. The Standard Level has a faux leather non-slip backing and the Premium Level has a natural cotton anti-slip backing. Both are designed to stay in place on hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, concrete and low-pile carpet.

Can I use a cartoon rug under a gaming or office chair?

Yes. Choose the Standard Level in 2.6 x 3.9 ft or larger. Its flatter velvet surface lets chair wheels roll easily, and the backing keeps the rug from creeping as you move.

How are shaped cartoon rugs sized?

Shaped rugs are cut to the outline of the character and come in four sizes. Because each character has its own proportions, the exact dimensions vary by design and are listed on every product page, ranging from about 2 x 3 ft up to roughly 5.2 x 5.9 ft.

Keep Exploring Padloom Rugs

If one show has already won you over, browse the full set of Rick and Morty rugs, or see every cut-out silhouette in our shaped rugs collection. Decorating for little ones? Our kids and nursery rugs bring together gentle, playful designs for bedrooms and playrooms.

Fans whose taste runs past Western animation will find plenty in our anime and manga rugs, while film and TV lovers can head to the movie and pop culture rugs. Building a battle station? The gaming rugs are made for desk setups, and our complete range of area rugs shows every design we print, all made to order with the same non-slip backing.