{"product_id":"kidsoft-branching-out-rug","title":"Branching Out Children's Area Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBranching Out Area Rug\u003c\/strong\u003e by Carpets for Kids is a nature-inspired gathering rug built on the KIDSoft platform. A premium soft construction with plush yarns that create a noticeably warmer, softer surface underfoot than standard classroom rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features tree branches and leaves in a calm, organic pattern available in two color palettes: a deep teal and ocean blue coastal version, and an olive and moss green earthy version. Both are designed for classrooms and spaces where the visual environment is intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 11px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"white-space: nowrap; background: #3a6a5a; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #2a5a4a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"white-space: nowrap; background: #3a6a5a; color: #ffffff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid #2a5a4a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #a0c8b8; color: #1a2a1a;\"\u003e4' x 6'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #a0c8b8; color: #1a2a1a;\"\u003eReading corners, small play areas, sensory spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #a0c8b8; color: #1a2a1a; background: #f0f8f4;\"\u003e6' x 9'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #a0c8b8; color: #1a2a1a; background: #f0f8f4;\"\u003eSmall group areas, therapy spaces, preschool classrooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #a0c8b8; color: #1a2a1a;\"\u003e7'6 x 12'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #a0c8b8; color: #1a2a1a;\"\u003eFull classroom gathering space, larger play areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout KIDSoft Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KIDSoft line is Carpets for Kids' premium soft collection. Built with plush yarns that create a noticeably softer, warmer surface. Children sitting on a KIDSoft rug for extended periods during reading, play, and quiet time feel the difference. For early childhood environments and sensory-aware spaces where floor comfort is a genuine consideration, KIDSoft is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue version - deep teal and ocean blue with soft gray-brown branches and pale aqua leaves - reads as coastal and calm. It suits classrooms with cool-toned palettes, ocean or water themes, and spaces where blue is the dominant design color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green version - olive and moss green with warm gray-brown branches and soft cream and sage leaves - reads as forest and earthy. It coordinates naturally with wood furniture, warm neutrals, and the natural material palette that Montessori and biophilic classroom design favors. Both versions share the same organic branch and leaf design and the same quiet, nature-inspired atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere These Work Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #3a6a5a; padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; background: #f0f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #1a4a3a; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eMontessori and nature-inspired classrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #0a2a1a; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe organic branch and leaf design fits naturally into Montessori and biophilic classroom environments where nature-inspired materials, earthy palettes, and visual calm are deliberate design choices. The Green version in particular coordinates with wood shelving, natural fiber baskets, and the warm neutral tones that characterize Montessori spaces. The rug brings the visual language of the outdoors inside without introducing the visual noise of a patterned or primary-color floor covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #3a6a5a; padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; background: #f0f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #1a4a3a; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eReading corners and independent work zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #0a2a1a; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe 4'x6' and 6'x9' sizes work especially well as dedicated reading corner rugs where the softness of the KIDSoft construction matters as much as the design. Children who spend extended time on the floor reading independently or working with manipulatives will notice the difference between a plush KIDSoft surface and a standard low-pile classroom rug. The nature design creates a visually inviting nook that encourages children to settle in rather than fidget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #3a6a5a; padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; background: #f0f8f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #1a4a3a; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;\"\u003eTherapy clinics and sensory spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #0a2a1a; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe calming nature palette and plush surface make this a strong choice for occupational therapy spaces, speech therapy rooms, and sensory-aware environments where the visual and tactile quality of floor materials is a genuine consideration. Both color variants maintain the low visual intensity that sensory-sensitive children benefit from, while the soft surface provides physical comfort during floor-based therapy activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• Made in the U.S.A. by Carpets for Kids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• Meets NFPA 253, Class 1 Firecode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• KIDSoft premium plush construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• Carpet stain protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• Anti-static protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• CRI Green Label Plus certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• Double-stitched serged edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; font-size: 13px; color: #2a2a3a;\"\u003e• Assists in allergen particle control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carpets for Kids","offers":[{"title":"4' x 6' \/ Blue","offer_id":42666503733310,"sku":"1054","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4' x 6' \/ Green","offer_id":42666503766078,"sku":"28754","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6' x 9' \/ Blue","offer_id":42666503798846,"sku":"1056","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6' x 9' \/ Green","offer_id":42666503831614,"sku":"28756","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'6 x 12' \/ Blue","offer_id":42666503864382,"sku":"1057","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7'6 x 12' \/ Green","offer_id":41512059994174,"sku":"28757","price":369.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0713\/products\/branching-out-childrens-area-rug-3981364.jpg?v=1774886003","url":"https:\/\/www.sensoryedge.com\/products\/kidsoft-branching-out-rug","provider":"SensoryEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}