The Journal

Oushak rugs pair a large-scale, soft-toned look with hand-knotted durability, which is why designers reach for them again and again. Here is how to...

Square area rugs suit square rooms, round dining tables, and reading nooks. Learn where they work best, how to size one, and how they...

Tile is hard, cold, and slick, so the best rugs for tile floors have three jobs: add warmth, stay put, and shrug off moisture....

A practical guide to pink and purple area rugs: how to read blush, mauve, lilac, and plum undertones, pick a fade-resistant material, size the...

There is no single number, but there is a smart way to decide. This room-by-room guide covers how many rugs a home really needs,...

From soft butter and mustard to burnt sienna and terracotta, yellow and orange area rugs bring instant warmth. Here is how to pick the...

Rugs that make a room look bigger share three traits: the right scale, a light or low-contrast palette, and smart placement. Here is exactly...

A 3'6 x 5'6 rug is 42 by 66 inches, an oversized accent size that sits between a 3x5 and a 4x6. Here is...

Using two rugs in the same room defines zones and adds warmth when you get the sizing, spacing, and color pairing right. Here is...

A practical guide to holiday area rugs: the colors, materials, and sizes that make a home feel festive, how to layer for warmth, and...

A quick, practical guide to standard carpet and area rug sizes, with a feet, inches and centimeter chart and the best size for every...

A white sofa is a blank canvas, and the rug you choose sets the whole mood. Here are 12 rug color ideas for a...