Rugberry Rug Guide

Choose a rug by its fibre first, then its construction, then its texture, and only then its colour. Fibre decides how a rug feels, wears and ages, so it is the one choice you cannot change later.

For most Indian living rooms that means a Terra grade wool rug, handloom or hand tufted, in a texture that hides daily marks. For bedrooms, choose a Fina fibre such as merino, or a soft deep pile. For rooms that rest more than they work, a wool and Botanical Silk blend adds a low sheen. Rugberry, a weaving family since 1947, names every rug by fibre, grade and construction, so you can compare rugs the way you would compare cloth. This guide gathers every Rugberry guide in one place. Words you meet along the way are defined in the rug glossary.

Which fibre should you choose?

Nine natural fibres sit in three grades. The table compares them on the four things that matter most in a home.

Which construction should you choose?

Choosing a modern rug

Start here if you know the room but not the rug.

• Modern Rugs in India: A Design-Led Guide. What a modern rug means in India today, and how to choose one fibre first.
• What Makes a Rug Design-Led. The signs that separate a design-led rug from a decorative one.
• How to Choose a Designer Rug for an Indian Home. A step by step method for choosing a designer rug for an Indian home.
• Quiet Luxury Rugs: Fibre Over Pattern. Why quiet luxury rooms lean on fibre and texture rather than pattern.
• Handmade vs Machine Made Rugs: How to Tell. How to tell a handmade rug from a machine made one.
• The Rug Buying Checklist for a New Home. The checklist to run through before you order a rug for a new home.
• Choosing the First Rugs for a New Home. The first rugs to buy for a new home, and the order to buy them in.
• Moving From Rental to Owned Home: Rugs That Move With You. Moving from a rented home to your own: which rugs travel and which to replace.
• Pairing a Rug With Your Sofa Fabric. How to pair a rug with a linen, boucle, leather, velvet or cotton sofa.
• How Lighting Changes a Rug: Daylight, Warm LED, Lamps. How daylight, warm LED and lamps change a rug's colour and sheen.

Interior styles and colour

One room, one style: the rug that holds it together.

• A Japandi Living Room in an Indian Apartment. A Japandi living room in an Indian apartment, built from the rug up.
• Art Deco Revival Rugs in Modern Indian Homes. Art Deco revival: geometry and restraint in a modern Indian home.
• Earth Tone Rugs: Terracotta, Umber and Sage. Terracotta, umber and sage rugs with lime plaster, teak and stone.
• Coastal Modern Rugs Without the Cliches. Coastal modern rugs for sea facing homes, without the cliches.
• Rugs for Concrete and Brutalist Interiors. Rugs for concrete, microcement and brutalist interiors.
• A Rug for a Scandinavian Living Room in India. A Scandinavian living room in an Indian home: pale wool, low pile, light kept in.
• A Rug for an Industrial Loft Interior. An industrial loft: a rug that warms concrete, steel and exposed services.
• Rugs for a Mediterranean Style Home. A Mediterranean home: limewash, arches and a rug in sun warmed tones.
• Rugs for a Transitional Interior. A transitional interior: the rug that bridges classic furniture and modern lines.

Rugberry collections

Head to head comparisons and the stories behind individual pieces.

• Plush or Grain: Choosing Between Rugberry's Handloom Wool Rugs. Plush or Grain: Rugberry's two handloom New Zealand wool rugs compared.
• Insignia: A Single Emblem on Handloom Wool and Botanical Silk. Insignia: one emblem on handloom wool and Botanical Silk.
• The Plush Collection: Deep Pile Handloom Wool. The Plush Collection, a deep handloom wool pile.
• The Grain Collection: Handloom Wool for Dining Rooms. The Grain Collection, a low, textured handloom wool.
• Cashmere Rugs: Inside the Rugberry Cashmere Collection. The Cashmere Blend collection for bedrooms and quiet rooms.
• Lamina: Carved Wool Rugs in Many Depths. Lamina: five rugs carved in one colour.
• Stratum: Hand Knotted Wool in Cinder, Abyss and Dune. Stratum, hand knotted New Zealand wool.

Collections up close

One collection or design family at a time: fibre, colours, sizes and the rooms each suits.

• Luma: Handloom Botanical Silk in Four Colours. Luma: handloom Botanical Silk in Greige, Charcoal, Gold and Gray.
• Natural, Salt or Taupe: Choosing a Cashmere Blend Rug. Natural, Salt or Taupe: choosing a Cashmere Blend colour.
• Savannah: Hand Knotted Jute. Savannah: jute, hand knotted into a 15 to 16 mm pile.
• Solaris: Choosing an Ombré Rug by the Hour. Solaris: nine ombré rugs, choosing yours by the hour.
• Velocity, Lyra and Trickle: Wool Drawn in Botanical Silk. Velocity, Lyra and Trickle: wool drawn in Botanical Silk.
• Oblique, Monochrome and Outline: Graphic Wool Rugs. Oblique, Monochrome and Outline: graphic wool rugs.
• Concept and Nasai: Hand Tufted Botanical Silk Rugs. Concept and Nasai: hand tufted Botanical Silk.
• Ondulation and Nuage by Marie Ducept. Ondulation and Nuage by Marie Ducept: planning a large shaped rug.
• Nahda, Amal and Tomouh by Khaled Hashem. Nahda, Amal and Tomouh by Khaled Hashem: compact pieces and runners.
• Nina Brunn Rugs: Abstract, Dune and Burke. Abstract, Dune and Burke from Nina Brunn x Rugberry.
• Tinker, Arctic and Bitte: Marks on a Quiet Ground. Tinker, Arctic and Bitte: drawn lines, dabs and carving on ivory wool.
• Bergamo, Congrand and Bias: Soft Shapes in Wool. Bergamo, Congrand and Bias: organic shapes at three scales.
• Mayhem, Infamous and Crinkle: Wool and Botanical Silk. Mayhem, Infamous and Crinkle: wool and Botanical Silk, two of them shaped.
• Liner, Plaid and Hem: Order in the Pile. Liner, Plaid and Hem: carved lines, a carved plaid and a dot grid.
• Aave, Aversa and Greige: Quiet Texture in Wool. Aave, Aversa and Greige: quiet texture for calm rooms.
• Stream, Nebula and Allure: Light in Wool and Botanical Silk. Stream, Nebula and Allure: Botanical Silk sheen, two of them round.
• Turmoil, Moss and Eucalyptus: Lines That Move. Turmoil, Moss and Eucalyptus: two tone rugs where a line moves.
• Flavia and Sepia: Earth Tones, Two Constructions. Flavia and Sepia: earth tones in hand tufted and handloom construction.

Choosing a colour

Colour against floor, wall, wood and light, one shade at a time.

• Sage Green Rugs for Calm Rooms. Sage green rugs and what to pair them with.
• Terracotta Rugs in Modern Indian Homes. Terracotta rugs in Indian homes.
• Beige Rugs That Do Not Look Bland. A beige rug for the living room, without it looking flat.
• A Charcoal Rug on a Light Floor. A charcoal rug on a light floor.
• Blue Rugs for Bedrooms. Blue rugs for bedrooms.
• A Rust Rug with a Green Sofa. A rust rug with a green sofa.
• Can a White Rug Work in an Indian Living Room. White rugs in Indian living rooms.
• Rug Colours for Teak and Sheesham Furniture. Rug colours that work with teak furniture.
• Olive Rugs: The Quiet Green. Olive rugs in Indian homes.
• Grey or Beige: Choosing a Neutral Rug. Grey or beige: choosing between the two neutrals.
• Gold and Ochre Rugs in Indian Homes. Gold and ochre rugs: warm tones in wool and Botanical Silk.
• A Blush Pink Rug for a Grown Up Room. A blush pink rug that reads grown up, not sweet.

Fibres and grades

Nine fibres in three grades: Terra for daily life, Fina for softness, Rara for the rarest pieces.

See every Terra rug, New Zealand wool and jute, in Terra grade rugs. Fina and Rara pieces are made to measure, Rara only in Rugberry Reserve.

• Rug Fibre Grades Explained: Terra, Fina, Rara. How the three grades work and which rooms each one suits.
• Terra Grade Rugs: Wool, Lincoln and Jute for Daily Life. Terra, Grade I: New Zealand wool, Lincoln wool and jute for busy rooms.
• Fina Grade Rugs: Merino and Silk. Fina, Grade II: merino and silk for bedrooms and formal rooms.
• Rara Grade and Rugberry Reserve. Rara, Grade III: mohair, alpaca, cashmere and llama, only in Rugberry Reserve.
• New Zealand Wool vs Other Rug Wools. Why New Zealand wool is the standard rug wool, and how other wools compare.
• Lincoln Wool: The Lustre Wool of the Terra Grade. Lincoln wool, the lustre wool of the Terra grade.
• Llama Fibre in Rugs: The Rara Grade's Hardiest Fibre. Llama, the hardiest of the rare fibres.
• Silk vs Botanical Silk in Rugs. Silk and Botanical Silk look alike across a room and behave differently up close.
• Wool vs Botanical Silk: Which Rug for Which Room. Wool for rooms that work hard, Botanical Silk for rooms that rest.
• The Rug Provenance Card: Eight Facts to Ask For. The eight facts every Rugberry rug carries, so rugs can be compared like cloth.

Constructions

Every Rugberry rug is made by hand in one of four constructions.

• Handloom, Hand Knotted, Hand Tufted, Hand Woven. Handloom, hand knotted, hand tufted and hand woven side by side.
• Handloom Rugs in India: How the Loom Shapes the Rug. How the loom shapes a handloom rug, the construction behind most of the Studio Collection.
• Hand Knotted vs Hand Tufted Rugs: The Real Difference. The real difference between knotting and tufting.
• Handloom vs Hand Tufted Rugs: A Buyer's Comparison. A buyer's comparison of handloom and hand tufted rugs.
• Durability by Construction: Knotted to Woven. How long each construction lasts, from knotted to woven.
• Handloom or Hand Knotted: Which Suits Your Room. Handloom or hand knotted: structure, feel and price per sq ft.
• Hand Woven or Handloom: Two Words for Two Constructions. Hand woven and handloom: two words for two different rugs.
• Hand Tufted vs Machine Made: What You Are Paying For. Hand tufted or machine made: what the price difference buys.
• Wool vs Polypropylene Rugs. Wool or polypropylene: feel, fire, ageing and cost per year.
• Botanical Silk vs Polyester Sheen Rugs. Botanical Silk or polyester: a plant-based fibre against a synthetic sheen.

Sizes, shapes and made to measure

When a stock rectangle does not fit the room.

• One Oversized Rug or Two Smaller Rugs. One oversized rug or two smaller rugs in a large room.
• Round Rugs in Modern Rooms: Where a Circle Works. Where a round rug works, and how to size it in feet.
• A Runner for an Open Kitchen. A made to measure runner for an open kitchen.
• Two Piece Rugs for L Shaped and Open Rooms. A matched pair of rugs for L shaped and open rooms.
• Made to Measure for Bay Windows, Columns and Odd Rooms. Bay windows, columns and angled walls: templates and cut outs.
• Can a Rug Be Cut Down to Size. Can a rug be cut down to size: what each construction allows.

Projects, gifts and occasions

Rugs for villas, hotels and restaurants, and for the moments a home changes.

• Building a Rug Schedule for a Villa Project. Building a rug schedule for a villa project.
• Rugs for Hotel Lobbies and Large Public Rooms. Rugs for hotel lobbies and large public rooms.
• Rugs for Restaurants, Cafes and Lounges. Rugs for restaurants, cafes and lounges.
• Rug Mistakes Interior Designers See Most. The rug mistakes interior designers see most.
• Rugs for a New Builder Floor in Gurgaon and Delhi. Rugs for a new builder floor in Gurgaon and Delhi.
• Rugs for Farmhouses Around Delhi. Rugs for farmhouses around Delhi.
• Upgrading Your Parents' Home: A Rug Guide. Upgrading your parents' home, one rug at a time.
• A Rug for Griha Pravesh and Housewarming. A rug for griha pravesh and housewarming.
• A Rug as a Wedding Gift. A rug as a wedding gift.
• Refreshing a Home Before the Festive Season. Refreshing a home before the festive season.
• Hosting a Wedding Function at Home: Rugs. Mehendi, haldi and sangeet at home: which rugs to roll away and which can stay.
• Rugs for Christmas and New Year Hosting. Christmas and New Year hosting: the tree, candles, party spills and winter warmth.
• Rugs for Boutiques and Retail Stores. Rugs for boutiques and retail stores.
• Rugs for Spas, Salons and Wellness Studios. Rugs for spas, salons and wellness studios, dry zones only.
• Rugs for Clinics and Waiting Rooms. Rugs for clinic waiting rooms, never in treatment rooms.
• Rugs for Preschools and Activity Rooms. Preschool and activity rooms: low pile, underlays and when a cotton dhurrie is better.
• Rugs for Galleries, Exhibitions and Design Fair Stands. Rugs for galleries, exhibitions and design fair stands.
• Rugs for Residential Clubhouses and Society Lobbies. Rugs for residential clubhouses and society lobbies.
• A Custom Rug With a Logo or Monogram. A custom rug with a logo or monogram.
• Styling Rugs for an Interior Photoshoot. Styling rugs for an interior photoshoot.
• A Rug Care Handover Note for Your Clients. A one page rug care note for designers to hand to clients.

Textures

Ten surface textures, five in cut pile and five in loop pile, give a plain colour its character.

• The Ten Rug Textures: A Visual Guide. All ten textures in one visual guide.
• Carving: The Rug Texture That Draws With a Blade. Carving: lines cut into the pile so shadow draws the pattern.
• Two Colour Mottling: Rug Texture That Hides Daily Life. Two Colour Mottling: the most forgiving surface for daily life.
• Gabbeh Dyed Rugs: Colour With Movement. Gabbeh Dyed: colour that drifts and bands across the field.
• Micro Loop Rugs: Fine, Flat and Hard Wearing. Micro Loop: flat, firm and hard wearing under chairs.
• Tip Shear Rugs: Loop and Cut in One Surface. Tip Shear: cut tips and closed loops in one surface.
• Overtuft Scattered: Raised Texture in Loop Pile. Overtuft Scattered: raised tufts across a low loop ground.
• Straight Line Loop Rugs: Quiet Stripes in the Pile. Straight Line loop: quiet ribs in the pile.
• Texture or Pattern: Which Rug Ages Better. Texture or pattern: which ages better in a busy home.

Rooms and cities

The right rug depends on the room it serves and the climate it lives in.

• Modern Living Room Rugs for Indian Homes. Living room rugs: size, fibre and texture for Indian homes.
• Modern Bedroom Rugs for Indian Homes. Bedroom rugs that feel soft first thing in the morning.
• Modern Dining Room Rugs That Survive Dinner. Dining room rugs that survive dinner.
• Rugs for Double-Height Living Rooms. Scale and placement for double-height living rooms.
• Rugs for Mumbai Apartments: Humidity, Space, Light. Mumbai: humidity, compact rooms and strong light.
• Rugs for Delhi NCR Homes: Winter Warmth, Summer Dust. Delhi NCR: winter warmth and summer dust.
• Rugs for Bengaluru Homes: Mild Weather, Big Windows. Bengaluru: mild weather and big windows.
• Rugs for Hyderabad Homes: Heat, Stone and Scale. Hyderabad: heat, stone floors and large rooms.
• Rugs for Pune Homes: Monsoon Hill Air and Family Rooms. Pune: monsoon air and family rooms.
• Rugs for Chennai Homes: Coastal Heat and Athangudi Floors. Chennai: coastal heat and Athangudi floors.
• Rugs for Kolkata Homes: Old Floors, New Rooms. Kolkata: old floors and new rooms.
• Rugs for Goa Homes: Salt Air and Slow Living. Goa: salt air and slow living.
• Rugs for Ahmedabad Homes: Dry Heat and Modernist Lines. Ahmedabad: dry heat and modernist lines.
• Rugs for Kochi Homes: Monsoon, Teak and Laterite. Kochi: two monsoons, teak and laterite.

Home types and old floors

Courtyards, pillared halls, havelis, bungalows, brick and the floors beneath them: how the house shapes the rug.

• Rugs for Kerala Homes: Nalukettu and Tharavad. Nalukettu and tharavad homes built around an open courtyard.
• Rugs for Chettinad Style Homes. Chettinad style pillared halls, carved teak and polished plaster.
• Rugs for a Haveli or Rajasthan Style Home. Havelis and Rajasthan style homes: lime plaster, sandstone and jharokhas.
• Rugs for Old Colonial Bungalows. Old bungalows with tall rooms, verandahs and heirloom furniture.
• Rugs for Tropical Modern Homes. Tropical modern homes open to the garden.
• Rugs for Exposed Brick Homes. Exposed brick walls, jaalis and filler slab ceilings.
• Rugs for Courtyard Homes. Sun, rain and dust in homes built around a courtyard.
• Rugs on Terrazzo and Mosaic Floors. Terrazzo and mosaic floors: reading the chips.
• A Rug on Patterned Cement Tiles. Patterned cement tiles: one floor, one pattern.
• A Rug on Terracotta Floor Tiles. Terracotta tiles: curing, felt underlays, damp and tone against clay.

Rooms around the home

Beyond the living room: the smaller spaces, and how to give each its own rug.

• Designing the Foyer: A Rug for the First Five Steps. The foyer: door clearance, shoes, dust and the first five steps.
• Zoning an Open Plan Living and Dining Room With Rugs. Two or three rugs in one open plan living and dining room.
• The Right Rug Under a Round Dining Table. The maths of a rug under a round dining table.
• How to Layer a Patterned Rug Over Jute. A recipe for layering a patterned rug over jute.
• A Second Rug for the Bedroom Sitting Area. A second rug for the bedroom sitting area, without clutter.
• A Rug for the Dressing Room or Walk In Wardrobe. Dressing rooms and walk in wardrobes: runners and barefoot fibres.
• A Rug for a Home Study or Work From Home Corner. A study rug for rolling chairs and quieter video calls.
• Modern Rugs for a Kids' Room That Grow With the Child. Kids rooms: a rug that grows with the child.
• Choosing a Rug for a Nursery. A nursery rug: softness, calm colour and honest care.
• Rugs for Covered Balconies and Sit Outs. Covered balconies and sit outs: what works and what to avoid.

Living with a rug

Pets, dust, sun, damp, robots and spills: how a rug copes with real Indian homes.

• Designer Rugs That Live Happily With Pets. Designer rugs with dogs and cats: claws, hair, colour and accidents.
• Rugs and Allergies: Dust Mites, Wool and Clean Air. Rugs in an allergy prone home: pile height, fibre and a cleaning routine.
• Do You Need a Rug Pad on Indian Floors. Rug pads for marble, vitrified tile, granite and wood floors.
• A Rug on Vinyl and SPC Plank Floors. Rugs on vinyl and SPC planks: safe underlays, grit and sun.
• Rug Colours That Hold Up in Sun Filled Rooms. Rug colours that hold up in sun filled, west facing rooms.
• Preventing Mould Under Rugs in Coastal Cities. Preventing mould under rugs in Mumbai, Chennai and Kochi.
• Rug Colours and Textures That Forgive Spills. Colours and textures that forgive spills in family homes.
• Rugs and Robot Vacuums: Pile, Fringe and Edges. Rugs and robot vacuums: pile height, fringes and edges.
• Choosing a Rug for Dark Wood or Black Granite Floors. Choosing a rug for dark wood or black granite floors.
• A Rug for a Small Room With Little Daylight. A rug for a small room with little daylight.
• Can You Live With an Ivory Rug in India?. Can you live with an ivory rug in India: an honest answer.
• Are Wool Rugs Itchy Underfoot. Whether wool rugs itch underfoot, and which feel softest on skin.
• Shoes On or Off: Rugs in Indian Homes. Shoes, slippers and guests: how footwear wears a rug.
• Rugs for Diwali Hosting: Prepare, Protect, Restore. Preparing, protecting and restoring a rug around Diwali hosting.

Budgets

Prices are set by fibre, construction and size, in that order.

• Handmade Rugs Under Rs 25,000. What a rug under ₹25,000 can be.
• Rugs from Rs 50,000 to 1 Lakh. What changes between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh.
• Rug Prices in India: What Each Budget Buys. What each budget buys in a handmade rug in India.
• Rugs Under ₹30,000: What You Can Buy. Rugs under ₹30,000 and where the money goes.
• Rugs from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000: The Middle Ground. The middle ground from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000.
• Rugs Above ₹1 Lakh: When the Spend Makes Sense. When a rug above ₹1 lakh makes sense.
• How Rug Size Changes the Price. How size changes the price of the same rug.
• Hand Tufted Rug Price in India: What Sets It. Hand tufted rug prices per sq ft, and what moves them.
• Why Handmade Rugs Cost What They Do. Why handmade rugs cost what they do.
• Which Rugs Are Worth Investing In. Which rugs are worth investing in, by cost per year of use.

Working with Rugberry

Take a rug from stock, make one to measure, or design your own.

Recolour a rug or upload your own design in the Design Lab, see the trade programme, or read the answers to common questions.

• In Stock Rugs: Rugberry's Six Standard Sizes. The Studio Collection in six standard sizes, ready to ship.
• Custom Rugs in India: How Rugberry Makes Yours. How a made to measure Rugberry Custom rug is made.
• The Quick Custom Programme: Your Size, Fewer Steps. The Quick Custom Programme: your size, fewer steps.
• Custom Size or Ready Stock: Which Rug Route to Take. Custom size or ready stock: which route suits your project.
• Why Order a Rug Swatch Before You Buy. Why to order a swatch before you buy.
• See a Rug in Your Room Before You Buy. View in your space: see a rug on your floor or in a photo of your room.
• Rugberry Trade Programme for Designers. The trade programme for interior designers and architects.
• Rugs in an Architect-Led Home. Choosing a rug for an architect led home.
• Designing a Rug in the Rugberry Design Lab. Designing your own rug in the Rugberry Design Lab.
• Made to Measure Rugs: Any Size, Shape or Colour. Made to measure rugs: any size, shape or colour.
• Hotel Broadloom and Rugs for Hospitality Projects. Hotel broadloom and rugs for hospitality projects.
• Seeing Rugs in Person: Noida and Partner Stores. The Noida Experiential Centre and partner stores.
• Rugs for Interior Designers in India: A Trade Guide. A trade guide for interior designers in India.
• The Rugberry Custom Process for Designers. The Rugberry Custom process for designers.

Quick answers

Short, direct answers to the questions people ask most before buying a rug.

• What Is the Best Rug Brand for Interior Designers in India?. What to look for in a rug brand when you specify for clients in India.
• Are Hand Tufted Rugs Worth It?. When a hand tufted rug is worth it, and what to check.
• Is a Wool Rug Worth It in India?. Whether a wool rug suits Indian heat, humidity and dust.
• Where to Buy Designer Rugs in India?. Where to see and buy designer rugs in India.
• How Much Does a Custom Rug Cost in India?. What a custom rug costs in India, by fibre and size.
• What Is the Best Rug for Indian Summers?. The best rugs for Indian summers.
• Do Handmade Rugs Last Longer Than Machine Made?. Whether handmade rugs outlast machine made ones.
• What Size Rug Do I Need for My Living Room?. One table for living room rug sizes by sofa and room.
• How to Compare Modern Rug Brands in India. A neutral checklist for comparing modern rug brands.
• Is Botanical Silk Durable Enough for a Living Room?. How durable Botanical Silk is in a living room.
• What GSM Means in a Rug, and When It Matters. What GSM, face weight and pile density mean on a rug.
• Does a Rug Make a Room Look Bigger. Whether a rug makes a room look bigger, and the rules that do it.
• Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than the Floor. Lighter or darker than the floor: a verdict for each Indian floor.

Buying with confidence

How to check what a rug is made of, what to ask before you pay, and what happens after you order.

• How to Check What a Rug Is Made Of. How to check what a rug is made of, before and after it arrives.
• Questions to Ask a Rug Brand Before You Buy. The questions to ask a rug brand before you buy a ready rug.
• Handmade Rug vs Printed Rug: What You Are Buying. A handmade rug or a printed one: how to tell, and when each makes sense.
• What Is Botanical Silk? A Guide for Rug Buyers. What Botanical Silk is, how it differs from silk and wool, and where it suits.
• Botanical Silk Rug Care Through the Indian Year. Caring for a Botanical Silk rug through the Indian year.
• Your New Rug: Delivery, Unpacking and the First Week. Delivery, unpacking and the first week with a new rug.
• Made to Measure Rugs in India: What a Good Service Shows You. What a good made to measure rug service should show you.
• Why Rug Prices in India Vary So Much. Why rug prices in India range so widely, priced per square foot.
• Which Rugs Hide Dirt and Stains Best?. The colours, textures and fibres that hide dust and stains.
• Modern Rug Design in India: Seven Directions Now. Seven directions in modern handmade rug design, with a piece for each.

Awkward spaces

Narrow halls, mezzanines, nooks, pianos, low and storage beds, glass tables and walls.

• A Rug for a Long, Narrow Living Room. Sizing a rug to the width of a long, narrow living room.
• Rugs for Mezzanines and Loft Bedrooms. Rugs near railings and stairs on a mezzanine or loft level.
• A Rug for a Reading Nook or Window Seat. A small rug for a reading chair or window seat.
• A Rug for a Music Room or Under a Piano. A low, firm rug under an upright or grand piano.
• A Rug for a Floor Bed or Low Platform Bed. Rugs under and around low platform beds and floor mattresses.
• A Rug Under a Glass Coffee Table. Which rugs look right seen through a glass coffee table.
• Can You Hang a Rug on a Wall. Hanging a handmade rug on a wall, safely.
• A Rug for a Box Storage Bed. Rugs around box and hydraulic storage beds.

Pairing a rug with the room

Sofa colours, wall colours and art: the rug that answers each one.

• What Rug Goes With a Grey Sofa. Reading a grey sofa's undertone, then choosing a tonal, warm or deep rug.
• What Rug Goes With a White or Cream Sofa. Rugs that frame a white or cream sofa and survive daily life.
• What Rug Goes With a Blue Sofa. Navy, teal and powder blue sofas, each with its own rug tone.
• What Rug Goes With a Black or Charcoal Sofa. Light, textured rugs that soften a black or charcoal sofa.
• A Rug for a Mustard or Ochre Sofa. Sage, olive and teal rugs for a mustard or ochre sofa.
• Choosing a Rug Colour for Your Wall Colour. Rug tones for white, limewash, sage, terracotta and dark walls.
• How to Choose a Rug That Works With Your Art. Choosing a rug that supports the art on your walls.

Rooms with a purpose

Sunken rooms, busy junctions, nooks, gyms, bars, libraries, studios, TV lounges, games rooms and bathrooms: where a rug belongs, and where it does not.

• A Rug for a Sunken Living Room. A sunken living room: sizing to the well and keeping edges off the steps.
• A Rug for a Living Room With Many Doors. A living room with many doors: map the paths, then place the rug.
• A Rug for a Banquette or Breakfast Nook. A banquette or breakfast nook: the bench stays off, the chairs stay on.
• A Rug for a Home Gym or Workout Corner. A home gym: why a rug is not a gym mat, and where it does belong.
• A Rug for a Home Bar or Lounge Corner. A home bar or lounge corner: dark low wool, away from the stools.
• A Rug for a Teenager's Bedroom. A teenager's bedroom: size, desk chairs, floor sitting and their own choice.
• A Rug for a Home Library. A home library: clearance for shelves and ladders, deep tones for spines.
• A Rug for a Home Art or Craft Studio. A home art or craft studio: rugs in the dry zones only.
• A Hotel Style Bedroom Rug at Home. A hotel style bedroom rug at home.
• A Rug for the TV Lounge or Family Room. A TV lounge or family room: sized to the sofa, clear of the TV unit.
• A Rug for a Games Room or Pool Table. A games room: rug sizes for pool tables, carrom and chalk dust.
• Can You Put a Wool Rug in a Bathroom. A bathroom: an honest answer on wool, wet floors and the dry ensuite.
• A Rug for a Barsati or Terrace Room. A barsati or terrace room: heat, dust and a rug that copes.

Three more interior styles

Maximalist, boho and Parisian rooms, each with a calm rug at its centre.

• A Calm Rug for a Maximalist Room. A calm rug for a maximalist room.
• A Modern Rug for a Boho Room. A modern rug for a boho room, natural fibres and warm tones.
• Rugs for a Parisian Apartment Look. Rugs for a Parisian apartment look.

When things go wrong

Leaks, renovation dust, colour that runs, burns and worn patches: calm first steps.

• A Rug Soaked by a Leak or Flood: What to Do. What to do when a rug is soaked by a leak or flood.
• Protecting a Rug During Painting and Renovation. Protecting a rug during painting and renovation.
• Why a Rug Bleeds Colour and What to Do. Why a rug bleeds colour, and what to do.
• Burns, Bald Patches and Holes: Can a Rug Be Repaired. Burns, bald patches and holes: what a specialist can repair.

Free delivery across India. Questions about a room or a fibre: contact the studio.