17 Nov
Carpet

Elevate Your Holiday Decor with Custom Stair Runners

With the holiday season drawing near, picture the joy of a Christmas tree trimmed with twinkling lights and ornaments, the children running up and down the stairs, laughing with joy, as they relish the feel of plush carpeting beneath their feet. All because of your custom stair runner from The Rug Gallery. It's the gift [...]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Closeup of hand touching different types of carpet samples
14 Sep
Carpet

Types of Carpet

Carpet is carpet is carpet, right? Wrong. There are a wide variety of carpet styles, including different fiber and pile options. Learn more about the main types of carpet below.  Types of Carpet Fiber Wool  Wool is one of the highest-quality carpet materials on the market. It’s soft, holds onto color well, and can be [...]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Side-by-side image of gray carpet vs gray hardwood
02 Jul
Carpet, Hardwood

Carpet vs Hardwood: Which Is Right for You?

When it comes to flooring choices, carpet and hardwood are two of the most popular options on the market. They seem to be the opposite in almost every way: carpet is soft, quiet, and warm, whereas hardwood is a firm, natural solution that can have a long lifespan. However, carpet and hardwood both have their [...]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Carpet samples for how to choose carpet
15 Dec
Carpet

How To Choose the Right Carpet for You

When searching for the right carpet for your home, there are several factors that you need to consider. From maintenance requirements to fiber quality and the amount of traffic in your carpeted area, make sure you have an idea of what you need before going to look at your options. Here are some things to [...]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Several colorful carpet samples
03 May
Carpet

6 Advantages of Carpet

Modern carpet traces its roots to ancient times when cultures passed hand-tying and knotting skills from generation to generation. The 16th Century brought merchant adventurers and explorers home to Europe, bringing with them the awareness and desire for rich textiles and rugs from the East. It wasn’t long before the appreciation of textile floor coverings [...]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Man and woman laying on new carpet
06 Apr
Carpet

7 Buying New Carpet Tips You Need to Know

It just makes sense that the more you know about something, the better able you are to make a wise purchasing decision. That really applies when buying carpet. Information about the construction of carpet is good; but knowledge about carpet specifics and characteristics, about its traits and subtle differences, can be invaluable. It’s a fact. […]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Professional carpet installation being done in home with beige carpet
03 Apr
Carpet

Professional Carpet Installation: Get Prepared in 9 Steps

You’ve learned all there is to know about carpet, shopped smart, made your best choice, and now it’s just a matter of waiting for the installers, right? You know better, of course. The next step is to be knowledgeable and prepared for the big day when the new carpeting will transform your home. Being ready for […]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Person rolling out carpet during DIY carpet installation
05 Dec
Ask Sam, Carpet

Can You DIY Carpet Installation?

Can you DIY carpet installation? We don’t recommend it. DIY carpet installation may not be the best way to save money. So many factors need to be taken into account in order to properly install a carpet in a large room, stairway or other unusual areas of the home. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery […]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments
Two blue pillows on top of dark gray carpet
31 Jan
Ask Sam, Carpet

How to Use Dark Carpet Colors Wisely

Sam Presnell from the Rug Gallery discusses how to use dark carpet colors in the home without overwhelming the space and instead defining it and pulling the look of a room together. LISTEN NOW John Maher: Welcome to the Rug Gallery with Sam Presnell. The Rug Gallery is an Oriental rug company and carpet store in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m John […]
By : The Rug Gallery 0 Comments