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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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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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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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What Is Coastal Chic Interior Design? (And How to Get the Look)

July 28, 2026 Staff

Coastal chic is a refined approach to coastal interior design that replaces nautical motifs, bright blues, and beach-house kitsch with natural textures, warm neutrals, and a relaxed sense of luxury. Think Malibu cliffside, not Cape Cod cottage. The look works whether you live a block…

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Modern Tuscan: The Grounded Luxury Trend and How to Get the Look with the Right Rug

June 8, 2026 Staff

Grey had a long run. Now it’s over. In 2026, the interiors dominating design coverage share a different palette: warm sand, aged ivory, muted sage, soft terracotta. The trend pulling them together is modern Tuscan interior design, and it’s less a revival than a correction.…

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How to Style Your Outdoor Living Space This Summer: Patio Decor Ideas That Actually Work

May 28, 2026 Staff

Great patio decor ideas start with materials that can actually handle the outdoors. A power-loomed polypropylene rug anchors your layout; weather-resistant performance fiber pillows add color and comfort; furniture arranged around a defined zone does the rest. The details below cover every outdoor space type,…

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The Best Indoor/Outdoor Rugs for Every Space: A Complete Guide

April 13, 2026 Staff

An indoor/outdoor rug needs to do something a standard area rug does not: hold up to sun, rain, foot traffic, and whatever else a patio or entryway can throw at it and still look good while doing it. The best material for an outdoor rug…

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