'Area Rugs' Category

Orientals and other hand-knotted rugs should be vacuumed only in one direction, "following the nap," so the yarn always lie flat. This technique puts less stress on hand-tied knots. [...] Read More

Walking across an area rug laid against bare flooring will abrade or break yarns on the back of the rug. To protect your rugs, always use padding or a liner between the rug and the floor. Cut the material 1 to 2 inches smaller than the area rug to make sure the rug will conceal the edge of any underlayment. [...] Read More

A beautiful area rug placed just inside the front door will say “Welcome” to guests as they enter: To keep their cozy manners and good looks, area rugs need some care and attention. Area rugs can set a room’s design style, define a conversation area, organize the flow of traffic, and much more. Their varied designs and colors give them almost limitless decorating possibilities. [...] Read More