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New from Nourison Home: Fall 2026 High Point Market Rug Introductions

November 6, 2026 Staff 0 Comments

The Fall 2026 High Point Market brought fresh perspectives on color, texture, and craftsmanship, with new rug collections that reflect how interiors are evolving. At Nourison Home, our latest introductions…

Specifying Commercial Rugs for High-Traffic and Hospitality Spaces: What to Check on a Spec Sheet

October 30, 2026 Staff 0 Comments

The best commercial rugs are selected for the demands of their location, not appearance alone. A hotel corridor, guest room, and busy lobby place different demands on flooring. Before specifying…

Buy It for Life Rugs: Which Durable Area Rugs Are Actually Worth It?

October 23, 2026 Staff 0 Comments

The most durable area rugs are chosen for their construction, fiber, and the room they will live in. A well-made hand-knotted wool rug can serve a household for decades, sometimes…

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New from Nourison Home: Fall 2026 High Point Market Rug Introductions

November 6, 2026 Staff
Explore Nourison Home’s new rug collections and design introductions from Fall High Point Market 2026. Discover the latest area rug trends, including sculptural shapes, textured wool rugs, vintage-inspired patterns, and earthy color palettes from Nourison Home, Calvin Klein, DKNY, and Alexander P.

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Specifying Commercial Rugs for High-Traffic and Hospitality Spaces: What to Check on a Spec Sheet

October 30, 2026 Staff
Learn what to look for when specifying commercial rugs for high-traffic and hospitality spaces. This trade guide covers traffic ratings, construction, fiber content, pile height, backing, and maintenance requirements, with hospitality project examples from Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, One&Only Moonlight Basin, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor…

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Buy It for Life Rugs: Which Durable Area Rugs Are Actually Worth It?

October 23, 2026 Staff
What makes durable area rugs worth the investment? Explore how hand-knotted wool rugs, quality materials, and proper rug care affect longevity, which rug constructions last the longest, and how to choose a rug that can serve your home for decades.

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The Best Rug Pile for Each Room

October 16, 2026 Staff
Choosing the best rug pile height for each room can make a difference in comfort, durability, and everyday use. Discover where high-pile, low-pile, plush, and flatweave rugs work best, with expert tips for selecting area rugs for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, stairs, and…

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High-Pile vs. Low-Pile Rugs: How to Choose

September 24, 2026 Staff
Pile height changes how a rug feels, wears, cleans, and fits around furniture. This guide explains the practical differences between high-pile and low-pile rugs, with examples for softer rooms, busy areas, and spaces where clearance matters.

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Custom Rugs: The Complete Guide to Shapes, Sizes, Materials, and How to Order One

September 17, 2026 Staff
With insight from Leila Caramad, Lead Designer at Nourison A custom rug is any rug made to a size, shape, material, or color specification that doesn’t exist on a shelf: a nine-foot round for a bay window, a runner cut to fit a curved staircase,…

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Fall Decor: The Trends, and the Rugs That Carry Them

September 14, 2026 Staff
Earthy reds, espresso browns, high-contrast neutrals, wool and silk underfoot, and layered throws in place of bulky seasonal props. The quickest way to move a room into the season is the rug. It covers the most floor, so it sets the color range the rest…

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Dorm Room Rugs 2026: The Best Styles, Sizes and Trends

August 21, 2026 Staff
Dorm room decor in 2026 leans away from beige and toward stronger pattern, color, and individuality. The spending tells you how seriously students take this now. Back-to-college spending hit $103.5 billion in 2026, clearing $100 billion for the first time, and $14.0 billion of that…

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How to Choose a Rug for Any Workspace: Offices, Studios, and Commercial Spaces

August 6, 2026 Staff
The right rug for a workspace comes down to three things: how the zone is used, how much traffic it takes, and what the floor needs to do beyond look good. A boardroom needs sound dampening and gravitas. A reception needs a first impression. A…

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