Rug Guides: Buying, Sizing & Care Tips

When a room is square or the table is round, a square rug fits in a way a rectangle never will. Here's where square rugs work best and how to pick the right size, from 6 x 6 entry rugs to 10 x 10 dining room pieces.

How wide and how long should a hallway or stair runner be? Here's how we measure, the standard runner sizes and where each one works, and why hand-knotted wool with a busy pattern holds up best in high-traffic spaces.

A handwoven tapestry adds texture and warmth that a framed print can't. Here's how to choose the right subject, size it to your wall, and hang it so it lasts for decades.

Oushak rugs from western Turkey pair big, airy designs with soft apricot, gold, blue and sage tones that suit today's homes. Here's where they come from, why their colors look the way they do, and how to size and style one.

Nain is Persia's finest modern weave, known for silk-outlined motifs and very high knot counts. Here's how the LA grading system works, what the colors and Habibian signatures mean, and how to size and care for one.

Heriz rugs are the bold, geometric Persian rugs most people picture when they think "classic Persian." Here's how they're woven in Iran, why the wool wears for generations, the real difference between a Heriz and an Indian Serapi, and which size fits your room.

Tabriz rugs range from fine silk-highlighted medallion pieces to simple geometric weaves, which makes them hard to compare. This guide explains what defines a Tabriz rug, how to judge quality and raj, and which designs work best in each room.

Rugs slide, curl at the corners, and wear out faster without a pad underneath. Here's what a rug pad actually does, which type fits your floor, and how we size and recommend them in our own showroom.

Guide to choosing modern and contemporary area rugs — what makes a rug work in a modern space, best styles, and why hand-knotted modern rugs are far superior.

Which rugs are best for homes with dogs and cats? Guide to the most durable, stain-resistant, and easy-to-clean authentic rug options for pet owners.

Round rugs are underused in home decorating but can be transformative in the right setting. Learn when to use round rugs, the right sizes, and the best styles.

Bijar rugs are the most durable Persian rugs in existence — nicknamed the 'Iron Rug of Persia.' Complete guide to their unique construction, designs, and where to buy.