Where Are the Best Rug Sales in Australia in 2026?

Short answer. In Australia in 2026, the best rug sales usually come from homewares and furniture stores such as Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler during the big retail events, Click Frenzy, Black Friday on 27 November 2026 and Boxing Day, and in each store's own sale or clearance section. The real bargain is the lowest price per square metre for the size you need, delivered. Compare Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler, then open ShopBack, tap the store, and check out.

ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you shop online at thousands of stores, including Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler. You open the store from ShopBack, shop as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.

Sources. Adairs' Linen Lovers, shipping and returns pages, Early Settler's rug range, rug buying guide and returns policy, published sale dates, at the time of writing in October 2026. We do not list rug prices, because sale prices change daily; use the price per square metre method below on the day you buy.

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A good rug sale is less about the biggest percentage off and more about paying the lowest price per square metre for a rug that fits your room, with delivery and returns you can live with. This guide covers when rugs usually go on sale in Australia, how to judge a sale price, what Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler each offer, the costs a sale price does not show, and how opening ShopBack before you pay lowers what the rug finally costs.

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Where are the best rug sales in Australia?

The best rug sales in Australia are usually at homewares and furniture retailers during the big sale events, plus their year-round sale and clearance sections. Three stores worth checking first:

• Temple & Webster. An Australian online furniture and homewares retailer. A large online range makes it easy to compare many rugs in one place.
• Adairs. Sells indoor rugs, washable rugs and outdoor rugs and mats, and keeps a homewares clearance section. Its paid Linen Lovers membership gives members member pricing and free standard delivery on eligible orders over $50, according to Adairs.
• Early Settler. Sells rugs alongside its furniture, with ranges including wool, jute, washable, outdoor, round and extra large rugs, plus sale rugs and clearance rugs sections and a Ready to Deliver rugs range.

A routine that works for any rug sale:

1. Measure first. Decide the size before the sale starts, so a discount does not tempt you into the wrong size.
2. Shortlist two or three rugs in the same size and material across different stores.
3. Compare price per square metre, not the percentage off.
4. Add delivery, because many rugs ship as bulky items with their own fee.
5. Check the returns policy for change of mind on large items.
6. Before you pay, open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out.

Steps 1 to 5 find the right rug at the lowest delivered price. Step 6 lowers what you actually end up paying for it.

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Rug sale in Australia in 2026: when the big sales usually land

In 2026, the biggest rug sales in Australia usually cluster around Click Frenzy, Black Friday, Boxing Day and the end of financial year. Dates to plan around:

Sale event	When
Click Frenzy Main Event	Has traditionally run in November; check Click Frenzy for this year's dates
Black Friday	Friday 27 November 2026, with many stores running sales across the surrounding days
Boxing Day	Saturday 26 December 2026
End of financial year (EOFY)	June, leading up to 30 June 2027
Store sales and clearance	Year round, in each store's sale or clearance section

Plan big-sale purchases through ShopBack. A sale price is set by the store, so the sale price is what you pay, and ShopBack then returns part of it as cash.

Timing tip. Early Settler notes that rugs do their most obvious work in the cooler months, when floors start to feel cold underfoot. If you can wait, a late-year sale gives you time to have the rug in place well before next winter.

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Rug sale best deals in 2026: how to tell a good price

Price per square metre is the fairest way to compare rugs across sizes and stores. Multiply the length by the width in metres, then divide the price by that area.

Here is a worked example with illustrative prices (not real shelf prices):

Rug size	Area	Illustrative sale price	Price per square metre
160 x 230cm	3.68 m²	$299	about $81
200 x 290cm	5.80 m²	$499	about $86
240 x 300cm	7.20 m²	$649	about $90

In this example the smallest rug is the cheapest per square metre, but it may be too small for the room. Size comes first; price per square metre then tells you which store offers the best deal on that size.

Three things that change the answer:

• Material and pile. Wool, jute, cotton and synthetic rugs are priced differently, so compare like with like.
• Delivery. A rug that is $40 cheaper but costs $60 more to deliver is not the better deal.
• The starting price. A big percentage off a high original price can still cost more per square metre than a smaller discount elsewhere.

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What size rug do you need?

Get the size right before the sale, because the wrong size is the most expensive mistake. Early Settler's rug guide gives these rules of thumb:

• Living room. The most common approach is to have the front legs of the sofa and occasional chairs on the rug. For a genuinely large living area, a 240 x 300cm rug may work; for more generous spaces, consider 300 x 400cm.
• Dining room. Dining chairs should stay on the rug even when pulled out, so add at least 60cm beyond the table edge on all sides. For a six-seater table, 240 x 300cm is a good starting point.
• Bedroom. The rug should extend at least 50 to 60cm beyond the sides of the bed.
• Edges. Leave around 10 to 20cm of floor visible at the edges.

Early Settler also suggests laying a sheet or some towels on the floor in the size you are considering. It takes two minutes and avoids buying the wrong size on impulse during a sale.

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Temple & Webster vs Adairs for a rug sale: 2026 price comparison

Temple & Webster and Adairs both sell a wide range of rugs; the better pick depends on the size, material and perks you will use, so compare the same rug spec on both.

	Temple & Webster	Adairs	Early Settler
What it is	Online furniture and homewares retailer	Homewares and manchester retailer with stores and online	Furniture and homewares retailer with stores and online
Rug ranges	Wide online range	Indoor, washable, outdoor rugs and mats	Wool, jute, washable, outdoor, round, extra large
Member perks	Check the store's current offers	Linen Lovers: $19.95 for two years, member pricing	Home Club: member discounts and benefits
Sale sections	Check the store's current sales	Homewares clearance	Sale rugs and clearance rugs
On ShopBack	Temple & Webster page	Adairs page	Early Settler page

Sources: Adairs' Linen Lovers page and Early Settler's rug range and Home Club pages, at the time of writing. Check Temple & Webster's site for its current offers.

Adairs Linen Lovers in detail. According to Adairs, membership costs $19.95 for a two-year membership and includes member pricing, free standard delivery on eligible orders over $50, a $20 welcome reward, a $20 birthday reward on a later purchase of $50 or more, and 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible products for members who are also Qantas Frequent Flyer members. On a single rug, the member saving may or may not cover the $19.95 fee, so do the maths for your order.

How to compare fairly:

1. Pick the same size, material and pile on each site.
2. Work out the price per square metre.
3. Add the delivery fee for your postcode.
4. Buy the cheapest delivered total from its ShopBack Australia page.

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Delivery and returns: the costs a rug sale price does not show

Rugs are often bulky items, so delivery and change of mind returns can cost more than you expect. According to each store at the time of writing:

• Adairs delivery. Many rugs are classified as oversized, and oversized delivery fees are worked out by postcode and confirmed at checkout. Adairs' free standard shipping (over $50 for Linen Lovers, over $175 after discounts for everyone else) applies to standard Australia Post items and excludes oversized items. Check the Delivery Type on the product page.
• Adairs returns. Online orders can be returned within 60 days of receipt, or 90 days for Linen Lovers members. Oversized items cannot be returned by post or to a store, attract a change of mind collection fee of 30% of the purchase price, and the original delivery fee is not refunded.
• Early Settler delivery. Its delivery team carries items to a room of your choice, ground floor only.
• Early Settler returns. Online and store purchases not viewed in a showroom before delivery can be returned for a full refund, less any delivery cost, within 7 days of receiving or collecting them, if the store's conditions are met.
• Temple & Webster. Check delivery and returns for your postcode on the product page before you buy.

What this means in practice. Measure carefully before a sale, and on a large rug treat the return fee as a reason to get the size right first time.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of a rug

ShopBack lowers the effective price of flights, hotels and online orders after you pay, and a rug is no different. For a rug, the routine is simple: open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Once it confirms, you can withdraw it to your bank account.

How to do it, step by step:

1. Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for the store: Temple & Webster, Adairs or Early Settler.
2. Check the rate shown on that page.
3. Tap through to the store and check out.
4. Your Cashback shows in your ShopBack account as pending, then confirms later.

Working out what the rug really costs. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you buy, because it varies by store and changes over time.

For more on doing this the right way every time, see how to save on furniture sales online.

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Sale prices, codes, memberships and ShopBack together

The sale price is what you pay at the store. No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay. For using a card offer during a store sale, see our guide on stacking a credit card offer with a store sale.

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Other places to buy rugs in Australia

Besides Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler, rugs are sold in Australia by department stores such as Myer and David Jones, by big-box stores such as IKEA and Kmart, and by specialist rug retailers, among others. Compare the same size and material across a couple of stores, and when you buy online from a store on ShopBack, open its ShopBack page before you pay.

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Key takeaways

• The best rug sales in Australia usually land around Click Frenzy, Black Friday (27 November 2026), Boxing Day and EOFY, plus each store's sale and clearance sections.
• Compare price per square metre for the size you need, not the percentage off.
• Measure first: Early Settler suggests the front legs of the sofa on the rug, and at least 60cm beyond a dining table.
• Add delivery and check returns: Adairs charges a 30% change of mind collection fee on oversized items.
• Open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the best rug sales in Australia?

In Australia, the best rug sales usually come from homewares and furniture stores such as Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler during the big retail events (Click Frenzy, Black Friday on 27 November 2026 and Boxing Day) and in each store's own sale or clearance section. Compare price per square metre, add delivery, then open ShopBack, tap the store and check out.

When do rugs usually go on sale in Australia?

Rugs usually go on sale around Australia's big retail events: Click Frenzy's Main Event, which has traditionally run in November, Black Friday on Friday 27 November 2026, Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026 and end of financial year sales in June. Stores also run their own sales and keep sale or clearance sections through the year, so compare prices before and during each event.

How do I know if a rug sale price is actually good?

Work out the price per square metre by dividing the price by the rug's length times width in metres, then compare rugs of the same material and pile. Add the delivery fee, because rugs are often bulky items with their own delivery charges. A big percentage off a high starting price can still cost more per square metre than a smaller discount elsewhere.

Temple & Webster vs Adairs: which is better for a rug sale?

They suit different shoppers. Temple & Webster is an online furniture and homewares retailer with a wide range to compare in one place. Adairs sells indoor, washable and outdoor rugs, has a clearance section, and its paid Linen Lovers membership gives member pricing and free standard delivery on eligible orders over $50, according to Adairs. Compare the same size and material on the day you buy.

What size rug do I need for my living room?

Early Settler suggests the most common approach is to have the front legs of the sofa and chairs sitting on the rug. For a genuinely large living area it suggests a 240 x 300cm rug may work, and 300 x 400cm for more generous spaces. Lay a sheet on the floor in the size you are considering before you buy.

How much does rug delivery cost at Adairs?

Many rugs at Adairs are oversized items, and Adairs says oversized delivery fees depend on your postcode and are confirmed at checkout. Free standard shipping, over $50 for Linen Lovers members and over $175 after discounts for everyone else, applies to standard Australia Post items and excludes oversized items, so check the delivery type on the product page.

Can I return a rug I bought on sale?

It depends on the store. Adairs allows online returns within 60 days of receiving your order, or 90 days for Linen Lovers members, but for oversized items it charges a change of mind collection fee of 30% of the price and does not refund the original delivery fee. Early Settler says online purchases can be returned within 7 days of receipt, less delivery cost, if conditions are met.

Is a washable rug worth it?

Often, if you have kids, pets or a dining area that sees real use. Early Settler suggests considering a washable rug in those homes, and says a low-pile or washable rug makes the most sense under a dining table, where spills happen. Adairs and Early Settler both sell washable rug ranges, so compare sizes and prices across the two.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a rug?

ShopBack Australia lowers the effective price of flights, hotels and online orders after you pay, including a rug. Open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out, and part of what you spend comes back as cash. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns; each store's live rate is on its ShopBack page.

Can I use a promo code and ShopBack on the same rug order?

No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay. Your effective price is what you pay minus the Cashback, at the rate shown on the store's ShopBack page.

Where else can I buy rugs on sale in Australia?

Besides Temple & Webster, Adairs and Early Settler, rugs are sold in Australia by department stores such as Myer and David Jones, by big-box stores such as IKEA and Kmart, and by specialist rug retailers, among others. Compare the same size and material across a couple of stores, and when you buy online from a store on ShopBack, open its ShopBack page before you pay.

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author. Rug prices, sale dates, sizes, memberships, delivery fees and returns policies vary by store and change often; check each store's site before you buy. Prices in the worked examples are illustrative. ShopBack rates vary by store and over time; check the current rate on each store's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is general information only and is not financial advice.