The Rug Warehouse Blog

06-28-2017
The History of Moroccan Rugs

By: The Rug Warehouse

Morocco was once the western extreme of the Arab world. In fact, its name in Arabic al-magrib means "the west." As with any edge of an empire, it represented the most rugged elements of its parent culture. There were located the most intrepid explorers. There the most exotic combinations of local culture combined with that brought from afar. The indigenous people of Morocco (and of northern Africa) are known as the Berber. 
06-01-2017
A Rug for Every Design Style

By: The Rug Warehouse

Design styles are unique and varied.  From the natural shapes and clean lines of mid-century modern to the floral prints and vintage shabby chic touches, no two people have the same aesthetic. From numerous tchotchkes to a few sentimental items, from geometrical designs to plaids to abstracts, everyone has a favorite style. Regardless of design preference, the choice of rug can be a critical focal point of any room. A rug can be one of the most important pieces to complete your design concept.
04-26-2017
Transform The Look and Feel of Your Home with Runner Rugs

By: The Rug Warehouse

In the 1992 Disney film Aladdin, our unlikely hero, Aladdin, had a magic carpet that not only could fly, but had a personality all its own. The magic carpet flew Aladdin to great heights, provided comic relief, and even helped him win the love of a princess by impressing her with its style and personality. We're not saying that our rugs will fly you anywhere and everywhere you want to go, or cause a princess or prince to fall in love with you, but our impressive selection of rugs certainly come with distinctive style and personality.
03-13-2017
How to Blend Vintage Textiles and Antique Rugs with Modern Decor

By: The Rug Warehouse

Modern design has seen a huge resurgence in popularity in the last few years.  Designers, decorators, and homeowners are turning to the mid-century inspirations of the 1950s and 1960s for minimalist and modern home decor. And while the clean lines of modern design can create a soothing environment, they can sometimes be cold and sterile. Temper this coolness with the welcoming warmth of vintage textiles and antique rugs. Here is how to effortlessly mingle modern furnishings with timeless Oriental carpets and textiles to create a home that is as inviting as it is cutting edge.
02-13-2017
How to Make a Statement and Decorate Gracefully with Rug Runners

By: The Rug Warehouse

Rug runners are the unsung heroes of exceptional home decoration. Once used in great 18th century homes to protect large Persian rugs from wear in high-traffic areas, they are now considered lovely accents in their own right, especially if they are superior quality antique Persian, vintage kilim, tribal, or berber, or modern updates of traditional style
01-22-2017
Tips for Buying Fur and Hide Rugs Responsibly

By: The Rug Warehouse

Nothing makes a gorgeous decor statement in a fine home like a hide or fur rug. Whether you are seeking cowhide, lambskin, shearling, or some other kind of fur, an animal skin rug adds instant glamour and luxury to a great room, office, den, or any living space you can think of. But in a world with limited resources and a global, unregulated market, many want to know that they're buying ethically and humanely sourced rugs. Here is some information on how to buy a fur or hide rug responsibly.
12-15-2016
New Generation, New Look for Rug Warehouse on View at WestEdge Design Fair

By: The Rug Warehouse

Nora Haroonian, 4th-Generation owner of The Rug Warehouse in L.A

Ushers in new looks and strategy.  

 I'm  Now at the helm of the Rug Warehouse & More, Nora Haroonian meets with RugNews.com at the WestEdge Design Fair 

where she spotlights a refined assortment and growth strategy.

11-28-2016
How to select a traditional rug for a classic-style home

By: The Rug Warehouse

A fine traditional rug is a gorgeous addition to any style of home decor, but it's at its most splendid when it graces a home that is classically furnished and decorated with antiques or lovely reproductions. Traditional rugs range from antique and new Persians to Turkish kilims to hand-knotted Pakistani to Berbers to Chinese, Navajo, and more. Their fibers include wool, silk, cotton, and fine synthetic, and production techniques run the gamut from handmade to machine-woven. The common denominator of traditional-style rugs are the classic designs and tonal influences that have lasted the test of time. As an important investment for your home, and with so many options available, it's critical research well before making your purchase.
11-16-2016
How to Choose a Contemporary Rug for Your Modern-Style Living Room

By: The Rug Warehouse

The mid-century modern design movement is an architectural, interiors, product, and graphic design movement that spanned several decades, starting in the early 1930s and continuing through the early 1960s. Mid-century modern designed influenced both residential homes and urban development, including home furnishings, accessories, and appliances. It is a style that scholars and museums hail as an important design movement globally.
10-30-2016
A Guide to the Top Styles of Fine Rugs

By: The Rug Warehouse

A fine rug is the finishing touch to beautify your home. When you have taken the time to choose an exquisite rug, its beauty will serve to accentuate and reflect the elegance of its surroundings. It is as much an investment piece as it is an item of decoration. Because only the most luxurious fibers, such as wool and silk, are used in its creation, it will wear beautifully, easily standing the test of time. Working with a knowledgeable rug expert is the key to ensuring that you are getting a gorgeous showpiece that will blend perfectly with your lifestyle and home decor.
10-05-2016
The History of Antique Rugs

By: The Rug Warehouse

Hand-woven and hand-knotted by expert artisans of centuries past, antique rugs combine luxurious natural fibers and a wide range of hues with evocative motifs that speak to the geographical surroundings, and societal and individual aspirations of their creators. And when adorning your home, these accessible, decorative artifacts confer their rich history and beauty to every room they grace.

An authentic antique Oriental rug is a handmade carpet that is either knotted with pile or woven without pile. These rugs originate in what is known as the "Rug Belt" which encompasses a broad geographical region, extending from China in the east, to Turkey and Iran in the west, to the Caucasus in the north, and India in the south.

08-30-2016
How a Hand-Knotted Rug is Created

By: Ellen Gross

Hand-knotted rugs are the ultimate in handmade carpets. Prized for their beauty, craftsmanship, and durability, a hand-knotted rug is among the most luxurious of possessions. It takes a highly skilled weaver to create these handmade rugs that are truly one-of-a-kind works of art, because every knot is tied individually. The number of knots per square inch can start at 40 knots and go up as high as 2000 knots. A good rug will have about 160 knots per square inch, a 400 knots-per-square-inch rug is remarkable, and 1000 knots and up are exceedingly rare and expensive.
08-24-2016
How to Buy a Quality Kilim Rug

By: Ellen Gross

Kilim rugs are flat-woven rugs with stunning geometric designs that were traditionally made in Turkey and Persia. The recorded history of kilims dates as far back as the 13th century when Marco Polo, the famed Venetian explorer, wrote about their great beauty, however the first looms were likely created around 10,000 B.C. or earlier. Artisans have passed down the tradition of weaving kilim rugs for hundreds of generations, and collectors have long prized these rugs for both their beauty and durability.
08-03-2016
How to Buy a Fine Handmade Rug

By: Ellen Gross

So you've dreamed of owning a fine, handmade rug for years, maybe decades, and now you finally have the resources to make the investment. How do you make sure that you get the top value for your handmade rug, and avoid getting swindled? It can be a tricky business, but forewarned is forearmed. Read these excellent tips for buying a handmade rug before you venture into showrooms to make your dream purchase.

08-01-2016
Contemporary or Traditional: What's Your Rug Style?

By: The Rug Warehouse

When establishing a design for a room or a home, most interior designers will begin with discovering the style that you prefer. And because a rug is a key focal point for any room, choosing a rug can be as much of a starting point as selecting other large furnishings.