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Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Heriz, Ushak and Aubusson are three of the most borrowed names in rug design. Here is how to recognise each one and...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Medallion, gul, boteh, herati: the language of traditional rugs is easier than it looks. A plain-English glossary of motifs and what they...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Pile height changes how a rug feels, cleans and copes with doors and robot vacuums. Here's how to match it to each...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Fibre decides how a rug feels, wears and cleans. Here is a plain-English comparison of the main rug materials, and which one...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Rucked corners and sliding runners are fixable. Here is how to choose the right underlay or gripper for your floor, and the...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Spills, crayons and pillow forts: a kids rug has a tough job. Here is how to choose one that is safe, washable...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Pets and pretty rugs can coexist. The secret is a low, washable rug with a pattern that forgives fur, paw prints and...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

A good kitchen rug softens hard floors, adds colour and copes with spills. Here is how to choose the right size, pattern...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

A rug under the dining table softens noise and defines the space, but only if it's the right size. Here's the simple...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

The right rug under the bed anchors the room and gives you a soft first step every morning. Here are the sizes...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

Round rugs soften angular rooms, frame round tables and suit awkward corners. Here is when to choose a circle, which size to...

Rug Guides · 21 Oct 2026

The hallway takes more footfall than any other room. Here is how to measure, choose and style a runner that copes, and...