Journal

What Chenille Actually Is

The caterpillar yarn — how it is made, why it feels the way it does, and what that means on a floor.

What Chenille Actually Is

The caterpillar yarn — how it is made, why it feels the way it does, and what that means on a floor.

A Short History of Anatolian Rug Weaving

From the Seljuks to the modern loom — where the patterns in a Turkish rug actually come from.

A Short History of Anatolian Rug Weaving

From the Seljuks to the modern loom — where the patterns in a Turkish rug actually come from.

Dining Room Rugs and the Chair Problem

The one measurement that decides whether a dining rug works, plus what to do about spills.

Dining Room Rugs and the Chair Problem

The one measurement that decides whether a dining rug works, plus what to do about spills.

Nursery and Children's Room Rugs: Safety and Sa...

What matters in a room where the floor is the main furniture — and what to ignore.

Nursery and Children's Room Rugs: Safety and Sa...

What matters in a room where the floor is the main furniture — and what to ignore.

Hall Runners: The Hardest Working Rug in the House

Sizing a runner, why patterned always beats plain here, and how to handle the front door.

Hall Runners: The Hardest Working Rug in the House

Sizing a runner, why patterned always beats plain here, and how to handle the front door.

Kitchen Rugs: Yes, Really

Why a kitchen rug is a good idea if it washes, and the two positions that work.

Kitchen Rugs: Yes, Really

Why a kitchen rug is a good idea if it washes, and the two positions that work.