Carpet Guide

Few carpet designs are as loved, or as instantly recognisable, as the Persian carpet. Rich medallions, flowing florals and detailed borders have decorated homes and palaces...

A dhurrie is one of India's oldest rug styles, and one of the easiest to live with. It is thin, flat and light, so it works...

A round rug softens a room full of straight lines. It works under a round dining table, in a reading corner, at the foot of a...

A shaggy rug is the quickest way to make a room feel softer and warmer. The deep, plush pile feels good underfoot, adds texture to a...

The most common rug mistake is buying one that is too small. A rug that floats in the middle of a room makes the space look...

A hand tufted wool rug is the most popular choice for Indian living rooms and bedrooms. It gives you the soft, dense feel of a wool...

Geometric rugs are one of the easiest ways to give a room a clean, modern and confident look. Lines, grids, diamonds, circles and zigzags bring order...

For decades, a rug came in only two shapes: a rectangle for the living room and a circle for the coffee table. Not any more. Irregular...

An abstract rug is one of the easiest ways to make a living room feel modern, personal and warm. Unlike traditional patterns, abstract designs use free-flowing...