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How to Buy a Rug Online Without Regretting It
How to Buy a Rug Online Without Regretting It
Buying a rug online means committing real money to something you cannot touch, in a color your screen is probably lying about, at a size that is genuinely hard to... Read more...
Why Wool Rugs are a Great Option for Your Home
Why Wool Rugs are a Great Option for Your Home
When decorating our homes, it can be hard to choose the right pieces. One of the most important decisions you can make is between wool and polyester rugs. Both offer... Read more...
Welcome to the World of Stylish Living Room Rugs
Welcome to the World of Stylish Living Room Rugs
Are you looking to upgrade the style of your living room? A new, stylish rug can make a huge difference! Whether you're looking for something bold and eye-catching to make... Read more...
Upgrade Your Home with the Right Area Rug
Upgrade Your Home with the Right Area Rug
Purchasing the right area rug can be the perfect solution when you want to upgrade your home. Area rugs add warmth and style to any room, instantly transforming an environment... Read more...
How to Spot a High-Quality Wool Rug, From a Rug Maker
How to Spot a High-Quality Wool Rug, From a Rug Maker
Wool is the fiber I keep coming back to, and I have spent years learning why some wool rugs feel like heirlooms and others feel like felt after a single... Read more...
The Complete Guide to Buying a Hand-Tufted Area Rug (From a Rug Maker)
The Complete Guide to Buying a Hand-Tufted Area Rug (From a Rug Maker)
Most advice about buying a hand-tufted rug online is written by people who have never watched one get made. I have. I design hand-tufted rugs for a living, and our... Read more...
How to Choose Area Rugs for a Great Room
How to Choose Area Rugs for a Great Room
A great room is a different problem than a standard living room. It is big, often open to the kitchen or rising two stories, and it usually holds more than... Read more...
Decorate a Luxurious Bathroom With These Pro Tips
Decorate a Luxurious Bathroom With These Pro Tips
If you've ever stayed at a hotel with a bathroom that's so opulent it makes you feel like royalty, then you know how luxurious bathrooms can make any day feel... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Size Area Rug
How to Choose the Right Size Area Rug
(Interior Design by Kevin Francis Design)  An area rug can completely transform a room and provide a foundation for the rest of your decor to come together. Starting with the... Read more...
What Is a Keeping Room? A Southern Designer's Guide
What Is a Keeping Room? A Southern Designer's Guide
Ask anyone who grew up in a Southern home about the keeping room and you'll usually get a fond answer: it's the small, cozy sitting area right off the kitchen,... Read more...