Rugberry Journal

Ombré Taupe Rug in a styled living room, hand tufted New Zealand wool in a slow gradation.

Why Handmade Rug Colour Varies by Batch

Two rugs in the same colourway can differ slightly in shade. Here is why dye lots vary, why photos mislead, and how a swatch keeps a project on track.

Grain Wool Rug in Sage in a styled render of a living room, handloom New Zealand wool on a terrazzo floor.

Colour

Rugs Across Connected Rooms

Rugs in connected rooms do not need to match. They need to belong to the same conversation. Here is how one family in several colours ties an open flat together.

Stratum Knotted Rug in Cinder in a styled study, hand knotted New Zealand wool in charcoal and earth blocks.

Black

Charcoal and Black Rugs: Grounding a Room

A dark rug anchors a pale room like nothing else. It also shows lint and dust, so here is an honest look at choosing and living with charcoal and black.

Clique Wool Rug in Pitch Black, a real close up of ivory lines filling a clustered form on a black hand tufted wool ground.

Black and White

Clique: Bone White and Pitch Black

Clique comes in two opposite colourways, Bone White and Pitch Black. How to choose between them for white walled apartments and rooms full of dark wood.

Grain Wool Rug in Sandstone under a wood dining table in a styled room, handloom New Zealand wool.

Colour

Pairing Rugs with Teak and Sheesham

Teak, sheesham and mango wood each carry a different undertone. Here is how to read the wood in your home and choose a rug that sits well with it.

Grain Wool Rug in Mochaccino in a styled bedroom with a low wood bed, handloom New Zealand wool.

Brown

Brown Rugs: Chocolate, Camel and Mocha

Brown rugs suit Indian wood furniture, but brown on brown can turn a room dark. Here is how to choose the right shade and surface, and what browns do and do not hide.

Greige Wool Rug in a styled living room with cream armchairs, hand tufted New Zealand wool in a warm grey.

Colour

Grey Rugs That Do Not Feel Cold

Grey can look calm or cold depending on its undertone and your bulbs. Here is how to read warm and cool greys and choose one that suits an Indian room.

Grain Wool Rug in Sage in a styled living room with arched windows and a garden view, handloom New Zealand wool.

Colour

Green Rugs: Sage, Olive and Forest

Green rugs sit well with plants, wood and white walls. Here is how to choose between sage, olive and forest, and how to keep the room from turning into a jungle.

Teal Wool Rug, hand tufted New Zealand wool in a deep teal with a carved pattern in the pile.

Blue

Blue Rugs in Warm Indian Rooms

Blue cools a room, and Indian homes are often full of warm light and warm wood. Here is how to choose a blue rug that balances both instead of fighting them.

Grain Wool Rug in Russet in a styled reading corner with a teak armchair, handloom New Zealand wool.

Colour

Rust, Umber and Copper Rugs

Earthy reds and coppers suit Indian light and Indian wood. Here is how to choose between a low handloom weave, a deep pile and a wool and jute rug in these tones.