Much like today, the rugs created 100 years ago were designed to satisfy the individual's contemporary style. Rug makers had no idea that the designs and colors, meant for their current customers, would become the antique rugs we now value so dearly. And so, the prize antique rugs of today are really just coincidences of decorative taste! Is your living room in dire need of a style update? Is your bedroom or dining decor screaming out for a splash of color and a dash of character? Transforming a room from drab to fab doesn't have to take a lot of...

There's no doubt about it: braided area rugs are back! Rarely a day goes by without our samples being excitedly thumbed through. Perhaps it's because, as Norma and Elizabeth Sturges-authors of The Braided Rug Book put it, braided rugs represent "hearth, home, comfort, family, and love." In the early years, wooden floors of American homes were covered with straw or rush-woven mats. Trends come and go, and despite going out of fashion in the 60s, braided area rugs are now back on the scene, since many are taking a green approach to furnishing their homes and are opting for area...

Alpaca fleece is the natural fiber harvested from an alpaca. It is light or heavy in weight, depending on how it is spun. It is a soft, durable, luxurious and silky natural fiber. While similar to sheep's wool, it is warmer, not prickly, and has no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. Alpaca fiber is naturally water-repellent and difficult to ignite. Huacaya an alpaca that grows soft spongy fiber, has natural crimp, thus making a naturally elastic yarn well-suited for knitting. Suri has no crimp and thus is a better fit for woven goods. The designer Armani has used Suri alpaca...

There’s not a room in your home that wouldn’t benefit from an area rug, but they are especially nice in the bedroom. If your room has hard floors, an area rug will help absorb sound, stabilize temperature and make it just a little bit easier to get out of bed on those oh-so-early mornings by giving your feet a soft landing pad. If your bedroom is carpeted, go ahead and layer an area rug right on top. It’s a great way to add extra color, texture, and pattern to the space. Choosing a new rug, however, can be overwhelming. For...

Bokhara rugs are usually Tekke faced and are defined by their symmetrical patterns of repeated oval or diamond shaped motifs. They are traditionally designed with tones of rich red but also feature green, rose, ivory, and grey hues. Where do Bokhara Rugs Come From? Bokhara rugs come from the Bukhara region of modern day Uzbekistan. It is said that the style, now known as Bokhara, was originally called Tekke after the rugs became so highly loved throughout empires. The rug eventually took on the name of the city Bukhara. However, many surrounding regions craft Bokhara rugs. Although the most luxurious and...

Besides all the interior of the house, it’s essential to select an appropriate area rug for your home according to your choice, color, and size. An 8 x 10 Area Rug size is the common rug to place anywhere in the house. Now, whether it’s a Living room, Dining room, Foyer, Kitchen or Bedroom. The Rug Mall provides an outstanding range of 8 x 10 area rugs to choose from, you can put filters like style, color and brand to make your shopping easy and budget-friendly. About 8' x 10' Area Rugs Best places to put 8 x 10 Area...

A 5x7 area rug will significantly decrease the noise in your space. Not only is carpet quieter to walk on than a hard surface floor, it also absorbs sound from the air. Do you notice that your room has a slight echo? That is because the hard surface floor does not absorb sound in the same way that carpet does. Lay down a 5x7 area rug, and listen to the difference. The best thing about them is the Comfort It's no secret that carpet is a lot softer than hardwood or tile, and most people will agree with the statement...