The Journal

A rolling chair needs a low, firm rug it can glide over. Here is how to choose pile height, construction, a rug pad, and...

Which floors suit a 1/4 inch PVC non-slip rug pad, what to check first and how to test your floor.

Area rugs do not last forever. Here is how long yours should last by fiber and room, and the clear signs it is finally...

A bay window is a sunny, angled pocket of floor. Here is how to pick a rug that fits its shape, suits the light,...

Wool, polypropylene, polyester, nylon and jute each win in different rooms. Here is how the five most common rug materials compare on durability, feel,...

The two numbers that decide rug placement: how far a rug should reach past your furniture, and how much bare floor to leave at...

Spilled red wine on your rug? Blot fast, skip the heat, and use a simple dish soap and vinegar method. Here is the full...

A tipped candle does not have to ruin a rug. Harden the wax, scrape it off, and lift the rest with a warm iron...

A step-by-step guide to moving a large area rug: cleaning, rolling, lifting, and transporting it without creases, frayed edges, or a sore back.

Not sure whether to pick a rectangle, runner, round, oval or square rug? Here is how each shape works and which rooms it suits...

Light oak floors are easy to decorate but hide a trap: pale, warm rugs vanish into the wood. Here are the rug colors that...

From sizing the rug to the bed to picking a durable, easy-care weave your teen will love, here are practical teen bedroom rug ideas...