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Hand-Knotted, Hand-Tufted or Machine-Made? How Rugs Are Made and Why It Matters

Two rugs can look alike in a photograph and be entirely different objects. Here is how the three main methods of making a rug compare, and how to choose between them.

Specifying Rugs for Hospitality and Commercial Projects

Hotels, restaurants, offices and show homes ask far more of a rug than a private home. A practical guide for interior designers and specifiers.

Japandi and Scandinavian Interiors: Choosing the Right Rug

Calm, natural and uncluttered, Scandinavian and Japandi interiors live or die by their materials. Here is how to choose a rug that belongs in them.

William Morris Underfoot: Bringing Arts and Crafts Pattern to Your Floor

More than a century after his death, William Morris's designs remain some of the most loved in British interiors. Here is how to bring them to the floor, and live with them beautifully.

Beyond Beige: How to Make a Neutral Rug Scheme Feel Rich

Neutral rooms are timeless, but they can easily tip into flat and forgettable. The secret lies in texture, undertone and layering, and the rug is where it all begins.

Rugs for Period Properties: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Homes

High ceilings, original floorboards and fine proportions deserve a rug that understands them. Here is how to choose well for Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian houses.

Rugs and Acoustics: How to Quieten a Hard-Floored Home

Wooden floors, stone and large windows look wonderful but can leave a room echoing. A well-chosen rug is one of the simplest ways to bring calm back to the acoustics of a home.

Silk, Viscose and Sheen: Living With a Lustrous Rug

Nothing catches the light quite like a rug with sheen. Here is what you need to know about silk, viscose and other lustrous fibres before you buy, and how to care for them once you do.

How Light Changes a Rug's Colour: North- and South-Facing Rooms

The same rug can look warm in one room and cold in another. Understanding how the light in your home behaves is one of the most useful things you can do before choosing a colour.

Rug Underlays: The Layer Nobody Sees

It is never seen and rarely considered, yet an underlay makes a rug safer, softer and longer-lasting. Here is why it matters and how to choose one.