Rugberry Journal

Why Order a Rug Swatch Before You Buy

A swatch is a 30 x 30 cm square of the real rug. Here is how to test it in your own light and against your own furniture before you commit.

Handmade vs Machine Made Rugs: How to Tell

The back of a rug tells you more than the front. Three checks, the back, the fringe and the pile, show how any rug was made.

Rug Sizing Mistakes People Make Online

The most common online rug mistake is buying too small. Here is why a 5x8 floats in a big living room, the other sizing errors to avoid, and a tape test to run first.

Why Handmade Rugs Cost What They Do

A handmade rug is priced on fibre, hand time and finishing. Here is where the money goes, and how to compare a handmade rug with a marketplace listing.

How Rug Size Changes the Price

At Rugberry the price of a rug follows its floor area almost exactly. Here are real prices in all six sizes, and how to budget for the size you need.

Neutral Rugs: Ivory, Beige, Greige and Sand

Neutral rugs are not all the same. Read the undertone, warm or cool, and match it to your marble and walls before you choose.

How Many Rugs Does a Home Need

There is no fixed number. Plan rugs room by room, starting where people sit and walk barefoot, and keep fibre and tone related across the home.

A Rug as a Wedding or Housewarming Gift

A rug is a gift the couple will walk on every day. Here is how to choose size, colour and fibre when you have not seen the new home.

Flatweave or Pile Rug: Which Suits Your Room

A flatweave lies thin and light and reverses. A pile rug cushions and quiets a room. Doors, sweeping and floor seating decide which belongs where.

Wool or Jute: Choosing a Rug for Daily Use

Jute is firm, dry and textured. Wool is springy, forgiving and warmer underfoot. Here is how each copes with fine dust, humid summers and daily feet.