Rugs are made of many different types of materials, and what material is used plays a significant role in the quality and longevity of the rug. There’s more to choosing rug materials than what meets the eye! Here’s what you need to know. John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher and I’m here today with […]
Choosing the best size rug for a particular space can seem overwhelming, and there are many misconceptions about how big the rug actually needs to. Here are some excellent tips on how to know what size rug you to buy for your room or any other space in your home. John Maher: Â Hi, I’m […]
Deciding between rug quality and value can be challenging. Fortunately, you don’t have to pick one or the other. Follow the great tips in the podcast below to shop for good quality rugs at a great price. John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher. I’m here today with Sam Presnell, owner of The Rug […]
Oriental rug styles are some of the most popular types of rugs available and look great in almost any setting. Choosing an Oriental rug and incorporating it into your home can seem difficult, but if you follow these tips, you’ll have a gorgeous new rug in no time. John Maher:  Hi. I’m John Maher. […]
Oriental rugs come in a variety of bold, beautiful colors. However, choosing the right colors for your home décor scheme or your personality can seem difficult with so many choices available. Here’s an easy guide to the best Oriental rug colors. John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher. I’m here today with Sam Presnell, owner […]
Everyone wants to know what’s next. Here’s my view from my rug travels. The three basic type of rug styles are traditional, transitional and modern. Traditional Rugs Traditional rugs are the rugs most people think of when they think of Oriental rugs. These styles are timeless and rarely, if ever, change. Some of the patterns […]
Hi everyone! I just returned from India where I attended the Carpet Expo in Varanasi. It’s the best show I have seen in the last 5 years. It seems that everyone stepped up their game and they are definitely more aggressive about business in the US than ever before. I expect the slowdown in Europe […]