Rugberry Journal

Kora Jute Rug in a styled living room with a low bench, handwoven jute in a calm grid.

Japandi Rugs: Texture Over Pattern

Japandi rooms rely on low furniture, pale wood and honest materials. The rug carries the texture, so here is how to pick fibre, weave and tone for one.

Ivory Wool Rug in a styled living room, hand tufted New Zealand wool in a soft ivory with lines carved into the pile.

Minimalism

Minimal Interiors: Rugs That Hold the Room

A minimal room has fewer objects, so the rug does more of the work. Here is how fibre, surface and size decide whether a plain rug holds the room or flattens it.

Ombré Taupe Rug in a living room, hand tufted New Zealand wool in warm grey and brown.

Buying Guide

Choosing a Rug Colour That Outlasts Trends

A rug colour that lasts starts with the floor and the light, not the sofa. Here is how to read both, and why restrained tones age well.

Greige Wool Rug in a styled living room in daylight, hand tufted New Zealand wool in a grey that leans warm.

Colour

North and South Light: How Rugs Change Colour

The same rug can look grey at noon and beige at night. Window direction and LED colour temperature both shift it, and a swatch is the only true test.

Cabella Wool & Silk Rug in Flax on a pale oak floor in a styled living room render.

Care

Rugs on Wooden and Laminate Floors

Laminate and engineered wood are common in apartments and villas. A rug suits them well, with a few precautions about sun, grit, backing and humidity.

Ivory Wool Rug in a styled living room facing the sea, hand tufted New Zealand wool in bright daylight.

Care

Sunlight and Rug Fading in Bright Homes

Strong afternoon sun changes the colour of any rug over time. Here is how to slow it in a west facing room with large windows.

Grain Wool Rug in Russet in a styled reading corner, handloom wool in a warm red brown.

Celebrations

Candles, Bakhoor and Rugs: Fire Sense at Home

Candles and a smoking mabkhara are part of daily life in many homes. Here is how to keep them and your rugs safely apart.

Grain Wool Rug in Flax in a styled living room, a pale handloom wool rug in soft daylight.

Care

Powder Colour, Paint and Henna: Protect Rugs First

The best rug care for a colourful celebration happens the night before. Here is how to protect your rugs, and the first steps if powder, paint or henna still gets in.

Grain Wool Rug in Tan on a polished marble floor in a styled living room.

Care

A Daily Rug Routine for Busy Households

Most rug damage at home comes from the daily broom and the wet mop. Here is a simple routine your housekeeper can follow instead.

A hand knotted rug in sand tones on a grey stone floor in a styled living room render.

Colour

Rugs on Granite, Limestone and Stone Floors

Grey stone, granite and golden limestone each have a strong colour of their own. Here is how to choose a rug that sits well on each, either in tone or in contrast.