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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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Are Jute Rugs Really Durable? Honest Answers Before You Buy

July 13, 2026 Staff

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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Summer Home Decor Ideas: Refresh Your Space with Rugs and Pillows

June 23, 2026 Staff

Summer is the season when home feels most alive. The doors stay open longer, the boundary between inside and outside loosens, and the surfaces you chose in January start to feel wrong for the light. The fix is almost never a renovation. Most of the…

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Everything You Need to Know About Wool Rugs Before You Buy

June 12, 2026 Staff

Wool has been used in rug making for centuries because it’s durable, naturally resilient, stain resistant, and exceptionally comfortable underfoot. Yet many shoppers hesitate because they’ve heard concerns about shedding, cleaning, pets, or cost. If you’re considering wool rugs, you’re probably asking the same questions…

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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 Pet-Friendly Rugs: What Actually Holds Up to Paws, Claws, and Accidents

May 22, 2026 Staff

Not every rug can handle a pet household. The best pet-friendly rugs share three things: moisture-resistant fibers, a construction that doesn’t trap hair, and the ability to hold up through repeated cleaning. In this guide, we break down which materials actually perform, why washable rugs…

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