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…
Rug Education
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High-Pile vs. Low-Pile Rugs: How to Choose
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
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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What Is Coastal Chic Interior Design? (And How to Get the Look)
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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Are Jute Rugs Really Durable? Honest Answers Before You Buy
Jute rugs are genuinely durable, within their limits. Made from natural plant fiber, jute handles moderate foot traffic well and can last years in the right setting. Where it struggles is moisture, high-traffic zones, and machine washing. Understanding those limits before you buy will save…
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The Best Indoor/Outdoor Rugs for Every Space: A Complete Guide
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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Tell Your Own Home’s Story with Custom Rugs
Your home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s a reflection of your personality, experiences, and aspirations. You spend countless hours personalizing your space with the perfect pieces to match your passions. And while rugs are often the final touch, the process…
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Where Should You Buy a Rug?
In the not-so-distant past, buying a new rug for your home involved going to your local flooring specialty or department store. And chances are, these may not have been among the best options if variety was your top priority. Thankfully the choices we have today…
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Your Guide to Cleaning Rugs at Home
You’ve just rolled out a fresh new rug in your home! Now, you’re ready to start welcoming guests…who will eventually spill a glass of wine on it during the house party. Or maybe you have pets and kids bringing in mud, sand, and who knows…