buying-guide
What Is a Malayer Rug? A Buyer's Guide
Shop handmade Malayer rugs at Rug Styling. Village-woven Persian carpets with small all-over patterns, strong in runners and small sizes.
hand-knotted
Overdyed rugs explained: one color, a lifetime of pattern
Shop overdyed rugs at Rug Styling. See how one dye bath over an old hand-knotted carpet leaves the pattern showing, and which color and size to pick.
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Oversized Area Rugs: How to Size 13x16, 14x16 and Up
Shop oversized area rugs from 12 x 13 up to 15 x 20 at Rug Styling, with the sizing rule for great rooms and the weaves that come this big.
antique rugs
September New Arrivals: Antique Persian Rugs, Ranked
Shop the 15 best rugs that arrived at Rug Styling this month: two 1920s Kashans, quiet Malayer and Ardebil pieces, bold Heriz geometry, and three runners.
hand-knotted
What Is a Tulu Rug? The Turkish Shag Guide
Shop vintage Tulu rugs at Rug Styling: what the Turkish shag is, how it differs from Moroccan, and how to size one for a room.
hallway
Runner rugs, explained: the hallway buying guide
Shop runner rugs with the sizes that actually fit: hallway margins, kitchen and stair placement, and the weaves that survive daily traffic.
styling
Faded Vintage Rugs: Why They Fade, How to Style Them
Shop faded vintage rugs with an eye for what matters: what actually softens the color, why designers pay more for less of it, and where to place one.
buying-guide
What Is a Moroccan Rug? A Buyer's Guide
Learn what makes a rug Moroccan: the Beni Ourain look, tribal and geometric drawing, and the sizes village looms wove. Shop the collection.
hand-knotted
What Is an Oriental Rug? Persian, Turkish, Caucasian
Learn what makes a rug oriental, how Persian, Turkish, and Caucasian weaves differ, and how to choose the right origin family for your room.
flatweave-rugs
Kilim Rugs, Explained: The Flatweave Buying Guide
Learn what makes a kilim different from a pile rug, when a flatweave wins the room, and how to size and layer one, with 600+ handmade kilims in stock.
buying-guide
What Is a Heriz Rug? A Buyer's Guide
Learn what makes a Heriz a Heriz: the angular medallion, the tough wool, the sizes it was woven for, and how a Serapi differs. Shop the collection.
What Is an Oushak Rug? A Buyer's Guide
Learn what makes an Oushak rug special: glossy wool, spacious drawing, washed color, and how to choose between antique and vintage pieces.
Why Faded Vintage Rugs Look Intentional, Not Worn
See why faded vintage rugs read as intentional: how natural dyes soften over decades, how to spot honest fading, and how to style muted pieces.
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Warm, Earthy Rugs for the Season Ahead
Terracotta, rust, and camel rugs are replacing cool grays this season, our top sellers show why.
Vintage rug trends: the palettes selling fastest
Shop the ivory-and-blush Tabriz, plush Tulu, and rust Hamadan pieces in the palettes moving fastest right now, each one of a kind and in stock.
Blog: "What's new at Rug Styling" feature roundup
Rug Finder and Make an Offer are both live now. Here's how each one helps you find and buy the right rug faster.
bedroom
Rug Size Guide: The Exact Formula for Every Room
Get the right rug size for every room with simple formulas for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and entryways, plus a quick reference chart.
flatweave rugs
Kilim Rugs: What They Are and Where They Work
Learn what makes a kilim rug different, why flatweaves suit modern rooms, and how to choose between Turkish and Moroccan weaves.
handmade rugs
Your Rug Is Dirtier Than You Think. Here's How to Clean It the Right Way.
Here is something most rug owners do not want to think about: a rug that looks clean is almost certainly not. Dust, allergens, pet dander, and fine grit work their way deep into the pile over time,...
antique rugs
Antique vs. Vintage Rugs: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Home
The words antique and vintage get used interchangeably in the rug world all the time — by sellers, by decorators, and by buyers who are not sure what they are actually looking at. But they mean ver...
home decor
How to Layer Rugs Like an Interior Designer (Without Making It Look Like a Mess)
Layering rugs is one of those design moves that looks effortless when done right and chaotic when done wrong. The difference between the two is not talent — it is knowing a handful of rules that in...
2026 trends
The 2026 Rug Trends Taking Over American Homes Right Now
Every year, interior design shifts in ways that feel both surprising and inevitable in hindsight. In 2026, the rug trends dominating American homes reflect a broader cultural moment: a move away fr...
cotton rugs
Wool, Jute, Silk, or Cotton: Which Rug Material Is Actually Right for You?
You have found a rug you love. The pattern is perfect, the size is right, and then you see it comes in wool, jute, or silk. Suddenly you are not sure which one to choose. This is one of the most co...
Beni Ourain
The Moroccan Rug Obsession Is Real — Here's the History Behind It
Walk into any beautifully styled home in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Austin right now and there is a good chance you will find a Moroccan rug on the floor. They are everywhere — in design ma...
hand-knotted
Is Your Rug Actually Handmade? Here's How to Tell in 60 Seconds
You paid good money for a rug that was described as handmade. But is it really? The rug industry is full of misleading labels, and machine-made rugs are often passed off as handcrafted ones — espec...
bedroom
The Room-by-Room Rug Buying Guide That Will Save You From a Very Expensive Mistake
You found the perfect rug online. You ordered it. It arrived. And then you put it in the room and realized it looks completely wrong. Too small, too busy, wrong pile height, wrong material for the ...
