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RUG BUYING GUIDE
Rugs are an instant way to brighten up your home décor. They are more than a way to protect flooring, They can be a work of art for your living space as well as a practical addition to your home.
This buying guide covers everything you need to consider before choosing your rug, such as size and material, right through to ordering and caring for your new purchase.
Think about what you want your new rug to do for you!
Lengthen a space? Complete the look of a room? or simply protect a carpet or floor?
Our guide has all the answers you’ll need!
Lengthen a space? Complete the look of a room? or simply protect a carpet or floor?
Our guide has all the answers you’ll need!
RUG TYPES
Runners
– Update transition spaces such as hallways, landings and stairs.
– Break up areas of open-plan spaces.
– Create a themed look with matching rugs.
– Break up areas of open-plan spaces.
– Create a themed look with matching rugs.
Sheepskin or Hide
– Adds a luxury element, texture and warmth to a room.
– Tactile and cosy.
– Ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
– Great for providing a soft surface in nurseries for children to play on.
– Tactile and cosy.
– Ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
– Great for providing a soft surface in nurseries for children to play on.
Traditional
– Brings unique design to your home.
– Many of our rugs are crafted using artisan techniques passed down for generations using a high-density knot for an intricately detailed design.
– Rugs sourced from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan are often carefully constructed over a matter of months to Create striking centrepiece designs.
– Many of our rugs are crafted using artisan techniques passed down for generations using a high-density knot for an intricately detailed design.
– Rugs sourced from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan are often carefully constructed over a matter of months to Create striking centrepiece designs.
RUG SIZES
BESPOKE RUGS
For those with a true passion for interior design, off-the-peg simply isn’t good enough.
That’s why we offer a bespoke service to create unique hand woven, hand tufted or hand knotted rugs or carpets to your exact specification.
Whether it’s an original idea you’d like help to develop or a fully designed interior scheme, where a hand crafted rug will add the finishing touch, we will turn your ideas into luxurious reality.
The Process
STEP 01: We start with an initial consultation to get a true understanding of your vision and brief. We’ll inspire you with a range of styles, textures, colours and prints, each of which can be tailored to almost any size or shape. We can also match to a sample pattern or colour that you have in mind, the only limit is your imagination.
STEP 02: Once the design is agreed, your rug or carpet will be created using only the finest quality, natural materials and craft skills passed down over generations of master weavers and hand tufting experts.
RUG CARE & MAINTENANCE
Looking after your Rug:
It is completely normal for your new rugs to shed fluff at first, this is caused by excess fibres that attach during the spinning process.
Once the rug has been vacuumed a few time this will lessen and eventually stop.
Regular vacuuming will help to keep your rug looking new for longer and prevent dirt that is on the surface of the rug getting embedded and making it much harder to clean.
We would recommend the use of a suction vacuum cleaner to ensure that the pile of the rug isn’t damaged.
It is always useful to rotate your rug on a regular basis to even out the wear or fade if it is in natural sunlight.
It is completely normal for your new rugs to shed fluff at first, this is caused by excess fibres that attach during the spinning process.
Once the rug has been vacuumed a few time this will lessen and eventually stop.
Regular vacuuming will help to keep your rug looking new for longer and prevent dirt that is on the surface of the rug getting embedded and making it much harder to clean.
We would recommend the use of a suction vacuum cleaner to ensure that the pile of the rug isn’t damaged.
It is always useful to rotate your rug on a regular basis to even out the wear or fade if it is in natural sunlight.
Spills & Stains
To prevent permanent stains on your rug any spills must be dealt with as soon as they happen. The best way to treat them is as follows:
1: Blot up excess with a clean white cloth or paper towel. Never rub as this can spread the spill.
2: Working from the outside of the stain to the centre, apply appropriate carpet cleaner with a clean cloth.
3: Pat with a paper towel and leave to dry.
4: Vacuum the rug.
5: If stain is still visible repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.
If trying to remove the stain yourself doesn’t work contact a professional carpet/rug cleaning company.
To prevent permanent stains on your rug any spills must be dealt with as soon as they happen. The best way to treat them is as follows:
1: Blot up excess with a clean white cloth or paper towel. Never rub as this can spread the spill.
2: Working from the outside of the stain to the centre, apply appropriate carpet cleaner with a clean cloth.
3: Pat with a paper towel and leave to dry.
4: Vacuum the rug.
5: If stain is still visible repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.
If trying to remove the stain yourself doesn’t work contact a professional carpet/rug cleaning company.
Handmade Rugs
ABRASH: Because our rugs are made by hand they may have inconsistencies known as ‘Abrash’ which means natural and variable change in colour and yarn that occurs in hand made rugs. It gives the rugs life and character and ensures you have a unique rug.
LOOSE THREADS: Again because our rugs are hand made you may occasionally find a loose or longer thread, simply trim it down with sharp scissors or gently pull it out if it is very loose. Each knot is separate in hand made rugs so the rug will not unravel and there are so many surrounding tufts that they will just fill the space.
FADING: We always use the best dyes in our rugs with the most resistance to fading, but there are no textile dyes that are impervious to sunlight so if you leave your rug in a sun lit area fading will occur over time. Turning your rug regularly will ensure that any fading is even.
ABRASH: Because our rugs are made by hand they may have inconsistencies known as ‘Abrash’ which means natural and variable change in colour and yarn that occurs in hand made rugs. It gives the rugs life and character and ensures you have a unique rug.
LOOSE THREADS: Again because our rugs are hand made you may occasionally find a loose or longer thread, simply trim it down with sharp scissors or gently pull it out if it is very loose. Each knot is separate in hand made rugs so the rug will not unravel and there are so many surrounding tufts that they will just fill the space.
FADING: We always use the best dyes in our rugs with the most resistance to fading, but there are no textile dyes that are impervious to sunlight so if you leave your rug in a sun lit area fading will occur over time. Turning your rug regularly will ensure that any fading is even.
Underlay/Rug Grips
We advise the use of an underlay/rug grip for the following reasons…
SAFETY: No matter where the rug is placed (carpet, hardwood etc), a pad keeps the rug in place to prevent slips and pulls
LONGEVITY: Believe it or not, a pad extends the life of your rug by preventing the fibers from being crushed. The pad acts as a buffer between the hard surface below and the rug above.
PROTECTION: Very important! A pad prevents dye transfer, marring, staining, and scratching to the floor or carpeting beneath.
PROTECTION: A pad adds extra cushiony softness underfoot.
CLEANLINESS: A pad allows for easier vacuuming as it holds the rug in position.
We advise the use of an underlay/rug grip for the following reasons…
SAFETY: No matter where the rug is placed (carpet, hardwood etc), a pad keeps the rug in place to prevent slips and pulls
LONGEVITY: Believe it or not, a pad extends the life of your rug by preventing the fibers from being crushed. The pad acts as a buffer between the hard surface below and the rug above.
PROTECTION: Very important! A pad prevents dye transfer, marring, staining, and scratching to the floor or carpeting beneath.
PROTECTION: A pad adds extra cushiony softness underfoot.
CLEANLINESS: A pad allows for easier vacuuming as it holds the rug in position.
RUG CONSTRUCTION
Many of our rugs are constructed by hand, giving variants to the texture, feel and quality of each one.
SELECTING YOUR MATERIAL
The look, feel and quality of a rug is also dependent on the type of yarn fibres used.
HOUSEHOLD NEEDS
When considering your new rug, think about how it will work with your lifestyle and the rest of your household.
A great way to visualise the size of a rug is to mark out the space on the floor using a tape measure and newspapers or masking tape. This will really help you picture the size of the rug you are considering and how it will fit into your space.
A great way to visualise the size of a rug is to mark out the space on the floor using a tape measure and newspapers or masking tape. This will really help you picture the size of the rug you are considering and how it will fit into your space.
Then consider a flatweave or low-pile rug that can withstand the wear and tear of heavy traffic.
Then consider a wool-mix option that’s easy to clean.
Then consider a thick-pile rug that offers extra padding.
Then consider a thick-pile rug with anti-slip grips underneath.
RUG GALLERY
YOU’RE ALL SET!
Now you know everything there is to know about rugs, you’re all set to make your purchase!
Here is just a small selection of the designs we have on offer, explore and get inspired and find the perfect piece to transform your space.
Please get in touch if you need styling advice or want to enquire about custom sizes, our expert team can help you create your dream home.
Now you know everything there is to know about rugs, you’re all set to make your purchase!
Here is just a small selection of the designs we have on offer, explore and get inspired and find the perfect piece to transform your space.
Please get in touch if you need styling advice or want to enquire about custom sizes, our expert team can help you create your dream home.