Walmart has a bestselling area rug on sale for just $29 in the lead-up to Black Friday

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Whether you're remodeling your home, decorating for the holidays, or gift shopping for that especially hard-to-buy-for loved one, adding a nice shag rug is always a solid option. The right color, pattern, and pile height can transform the look and mood of a room in an instant, and you don't have to break the bank to score one that's really lovely.

If you're in the market for a great new rug, Walmart is featuring a Flash Deal right now that may be perfect for you: the $50 5-by-8-foot CozyDesg Area Rug is on clearance for just $29. That's a savings of $21 ahead of Black Friday. It's a Walmart bestseller, and the reviews rave about it. If you're looking for a good bang-for-buck option that'll look fairly unique and add a lot of comfort to your favorite space, this is a perfect option.

CozyDesg Shag Area Rug, $29 (was $50) at Walmart

Why do shoppers love it?

Reviewers love how large, lightweight, and fluffy this shag rug is. It unrolls nicely right out of the vacuum-sealed packaging, leaving few or no creases. Shoppers also note the high-quality, odor-free materials, soft texture, and impressive look. The only obvious downside is that you may have trouble vacuuming it due to the height of the pile, but you'll have a few other options for easy cleaning. (One review said it's "easy to vacuum," so your mileage may vary.)

"I wanted a bedroom rug for the winter that was bright and cheerful," wrote one reviewer. "This rug is colorful, soft, and easily cleaned, and I got it at a great price. The pink-and-white color is just as shown online. I recommend it." Another shopper said it "looks amazing" and that it's a great rug for kids due to the softness. At this price, they wrote, "You can't go wrong."

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Details to know

• Sizes available: If the 5-by-8-foot rug isn't large enough for your liking, you can also find an 8-by-10-foot option, which is also on sale at the moment.
• Color options: The rug is available in four different checkered patterns, all for the same great price: black and gray, black and white, multicolored, and pink and white.
• Is it machine-washable?: Yes, but the manufacturer recommends hand-washing when possible for maximum longevity.

This featured clearance sale spotlights the 5-by-8-foot version of the rug, but you can also get an 8-by-10-foot version if that's better for your purposes. You can get the rug in a variety of tasteful checkered patterns, all for the same great price, and three of them are in stock as of this writing: black and gray, black and white, and multicolored. The 1.7-inch pile is made from a high-density artificial fur, with a thick memory-foam cushion, plenty of anti-slip points, and a thick felt base — for a perfect marriage of luxuriant comfort and stability.

In addition to being plenty safe for children and anyone else who's prone to slipping or falling, the area rug is also perfect for pets, as the fibers are made of a skin-friendly polyester. When you take it out of the vacuum sealing, it may take two or three days for the rug to achieve its full, flat shape and desired fluffiness. As far as maintenance goes, you can try to vacuum the rug for crumbs or other debris, if your vacuum can handle the length, and washing the rug by hand with a damp cloth is ideal to keep the rug looking great and lasting a long time. In the case of severe stains, you might safely throw it in the washing machine, but this isn't generally recommended.

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Are you ready to add a bit of extra comfort and panache to your living room or entryway this holiday? Save $21 on the bestselling CozyDesg Shag Area Rug with this great Flash Deal at Walmart.