A handmade Persian rug transforms a space in a way that no other object can. It anchors a room, defines its proportions, establishes its palette, and communicates something about the people in it that furniture and paint cannot. When a production designer, photographer, stager, or event planner needs that quality in a space for a defined period of time, buying is not always the right answer.
Rugs.net is a direct importer based in Freeport, New York. Our rental inventory draws from the same collection of 100% authentic, hand-knotted Persian and oriental rugs that we sell. Every piece is accurately described, professionally documented, and handled with the care that objects of this quality require. When you rent from us, you get the real thing, not a prop substitute or a decorative approximation.
Who Rents from Rugs.net
8'2 x 11'5 Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Sunburst Medallion, Crimson and Cornflower Blue. A rug with this visual authority reads on camera, in print, and in person. This is what a rental from Rugs.net looks like.
Film, Television, and Commercial Productions
When the camera is close, everything reads. A genuine hand-knotted Persian rug has a surface quality, a color depth, and a dimensional complexity that no synthetic or machine-made alternative can replicate on screen. We work with production designers and prop houses that need period-correct, visually authentic pieces for period dramas, contemporary lifestyle productions, and commercial campaigns. Remember: credit us and the rental is free.
Editorial and Commercial Photography
Interior photographers, fashion photographers, and editorial teams use our rugs to ground a composition, introduce warmth and texture, and create a sense of inhabitation that empty floors cannot provide. A single rug changes everything in a frame. Tag us in your published work and we refund the rental in full.
Home Staging and Real Estate
A properly scaled rug anchors furniture, defines zones, and makes a space feel finished in listing photography and in person. In the New York metropolitan area, where listing presentation is fiercely competitive, the difference between a staged room with and without the right rug is immediately visible. We serve stagers and real estate professionals nationwide. Same-week white glove delivery available across the greater New York area. Expedited insured shipping to all other states.
Events, Pop-Ups, and Brand Activations
For luxury brand events, showroom openings, gallery exhibitions, and high-end retail pop-ups, an authentic Persian rug communicates quality before a single product is displayed. The rug is the environment. We provide pieces that match the visual ambition of brands that care about every detail of their presentation.
Interior Designers: Try Before You Commit
Seeing a rug in the actual space it is intended for changes the decision entirely. Scale, color temperature under the room’s specific light, and proportion against the existing furniture: none of these can be assessed from a photograph. We offer rentals to designers and their clients who want to live with a rug before purchasing, so the final decision is made with complete confidence.
Private Events and Special Occasions
A dinner party, a reception, a wedding ceremony, a gala: any occasion where you want a space to feel extraordinary for a defined period of time. We provide rugs for private residential events across our delivery area, handled with the same care we bring to every installation.
From the Rental Collection
A sample of what is available now. Our full rental inventory draws from our entire collection of hundreds of authentic hand-knotted pieces. Call to discuss your specific size, palette, and occasion.
Isfahan, Iran · 10 x 12’7 · Safavid Medallion · Deep Red Field
Persian Isfahan Rug, Safavid Medallion and Corner · Available for rental
Tabriz, Iran · 8’5 x 11’6 · Gonbad Dome Medallion · Aubergine Field
Persian Tabriz Rug, Gonbad Dome Medallion · Available for rental
Qum, Iran · 3’2 x 5 · Signed Zabihi · Pure Silk · Garden of Paradise
Persian Qum Pure Silk Rug, Signed Zabihi · Available for rental
How Rug Rentals Work
Rental Terms at a Glance
| Pricing | Quote-based. Depends on the rug’s value, rental duration, and delivery logistics. All pricing confirmed in writing before departure. |
| Credit Refund | Full rental refund if Rugs.net is credited in the published production, editorial, campaign, or event. Any form of public attribution qualifies. |
| Deposit | Security deposit required on all rentals. Amount based on the piece’s value. Returned in full upon clean, undamaged return. |
| Insurance (COI) | Commercial productions, brand activations, and events are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance. Your quote will specify the requirements. |
| Delivery and Pickup | Nationwide. White glove installation available across NYC, Long Island, NJ, and CT. Fully insured freight shipping to all 50 states for all other locations. Same-week delivery available in the greater New York area. |
| Lead Time | Same-week and rush options available depending on piece availability and logistics. Contact us as early as possible for productions with specific scheduling requirements. |
| Extensions | Available subject to scheduling. Request extensions as early as possible. We accommodate extended installs and longer staging cycles. |
| Damage Policy | Renters are responsible for damage beyond normal use: stains, burns, tears, water damage, pet damage. This is covered by the deposit and COI where applicable. |
| Purchase Option | If you decide to keep the rug, we can apply a portion of the rental fee toward the purchase price. Direct importer pricing applies. |
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Right for You?
Rent When:
✓ You need it for a defined window: a shoot, a staging cycle, an event, a short install
✓ You want to test a size, palette, or style before committing to a purchase
✓ You need a statement piece for a production that cannot justify the full purchase
✓ You plan to credit us, which makes the rental completely free
Buy When:
✓ You want a piece for daily living that will last generations
✓ You are building a collection with long-term investment value
✓ You want permanence and continuity in a space you will occupy long-term
✓ The rental convinced you and you want to keep the piece
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a rug from Rugs.net?
Rental pricing is quote-based and depends on the piece, the duration, and the logistics. Share your dates, location, and requirements and we will price it clearly. And remember: if you credit us in your published work, we refund the rental fee in full.
What counts as a credit for the full refund offer?
Any public attribution: a prop credit in a film or commercial, a mention in editorial credits, a social media tag, a brand campaign credit, an event program listing, or any other public acknowledgment that Rugs.net supplied the rug. Contact us when your project publishes with the attribution and we process the refund immediately.
Do you deliver and install?
Yes. We deliver nationwide to all 50 states. White glove installation is available across New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. For all other states, rugs ship fully insured via expedited freight. We coordinate with your schedule and building access requirements wherever you are.
Is insurance required?
A security deposit is standard on all rentals. For commercial productions, brand activations, and public-facing events, a Certificate of Insurance (COI) is required. Your quote will specify exactly what is needed for your project type.
Can I rent a rug to try before buying?
Absolutely. This is one of the most valuable uses of our rental service. Seeing a specific piece in your actual room under your actual light is the only way to make a fully confident purchase decision. If you decide to buy, we apply a portion of the rental toward the purchase price.
What sizes are available?
Our rental inventory includes runners, accent rugs, standard room sizes from 4x6 through 9x12 and large format pieces up to oversized gallery scale. Share your room dimensions and we will match the right footprint.
How quickly can you turn around a rental request?
Same-week and rush options are available depending on piece availability and logistics. For productions with tight schedules, contact us as early as possible. We have accommodated next-day requests for productions in the greater New York area, and expedited freight options exist for productions in other states when timing allows.
Browse the Rental Collection
Our rental inventory is drawn from our full collection of authentic handmade Persian and oriental rugs. Browse by type or call us to discuss your specific requirements.
The complete collection. Every piece available for rental or purchase.
8x10, 9x12, 10x14 and oversized. The most requested formats for productions and staging.
The most versatile format for staging and production. Classic red, ivory, and blue ground options.
For shoots and productions requiring maximum visual impact. Pure silk at 800 to 1000 KPSI.
Also: Isfahan, Tabriz, Bijar, Mashad, Oriental rugs, runners, clearance.