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…
INTERIOR DESIGN
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Dorm Room Rugs 2026: The Best Styles, Sizes and Trends
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
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)
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
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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What Makes a Rug Look High End? Designers Weigh In
A great rug can completely transform a room, but not all rugs are created equal. Whether you’re working with a generous budget or not, there are some universal qualities that make a rug look and feel high end. We asked interior designers Jenna Morrow of…