The Journal

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

Low-pile, machine-washable rugs layered over a cushioned pad keep cold tile and hardwood warm underfoot all winter—and go straight in the wash when boots...

Every Persian rug is Oriental, but the reverse isn't true. Learn how Persian and Oriental rugs differ in origin, knots, patterns and price, and...

A practical guide to cleaning throw rugs by hand or machine, with weekly upkeep, fast stain fixes, safe drying, and easy-care fibers to choose.

The best area rugs for pet hair hide fur between vacuums and let it go fast. Here are the low-pile materials, colours and patterns...

No rug makes a room truly soundproof, but the right dense, cushioned rug can cut footstep noise and echo dramatically. Here is how to...

Black area rugs anchor a room and add instant contrast. Learn how to choose the right shade and material, style them in every room,...

How to choose and style earth tone rugs — the warm terracotta, clay, olive and sand shades that ground a room. Palettes, materials, pairings,...

A clear, honest comparison of hand-tufted vs hand-knotted rugs — how each is made, how long they last, what they cost, and which one...

Low-pile synthetic rugs trap fewer allergens and vacuum clean. Here are the materials, Rug Branch picks, and care habits that keep an allergy-prone home...

A step-by-step guide to drying a wet rug fast — whether it was a spill, a basement flood, a pet accident, or a wash...

Vinyl plank floors need a rug strategy of their own. Learn which materials and backings are LVP-safe, which can permanently stain the wear layer,...