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A red vintage Heriz rug with a bold geometric medallion and ivory corners in a farmhouse living room with beams, a linen slipcovered sofa and rush-seat chairs Styling

Vintage Rugs in a Farmhouse: Which Persian and Turkish Rugs Fit

Village rugs such as Heriz and Hamedan are the natural vintage farmhouse rug. Which ones suit the...

Styling · 6 min read
A faded pink vintage Anatolian runner with two mustard medallions and slate blue corners on a terracotta tile floor in a plant-filled sunroom with a rattan daybed Styling

Boho Rugs: Using a Vintage Persian or Turkish Rug in a Boho Room

A tribal or village rug is the natural boho rug: geometric drawing, faded color and small sizes t...

Styling · 7 min read
A red vintage Mashhad rug with a navy medallion in a grandmillennial living room with a skirted floral chintz sofa, pleated lamps and blue and white ginger jars on wood side tables Styling

Grandmillennial Style: The Vintage Rug at the Heart of It

The grandmillennial room starts with a vintage floral rug in deep red or faded pink. Which rugs f...

Styling · 6 min read
A red vintage Tabriz rug with an all-over palmette design and a navy border under a black grand piano and its bench, on a dark herringbone floor Styling

A Rug Under a Piano: Size, Sound and Protecting the Floor

A rug under a piano softens the harsh sound bouncing off a hard floor and protects the floor. Wha...

Styling · 7 min read
A navy vintage Mahal rug with a red medallion and red floral border under a linen sofa, a stone hearth and a screened fire beyond it, in warm evening lamplight Styling

A Rug in Front of the Fireplace: Size, Distance and Placement

Keep the rug off the hearth and at least 3 feet from the fire, and size it to the seating. Hearth...

Styling · 6 min read
A long raspberry red vintage Tabriz runner with a wide ivory arabesque border lying flat along a galley kitchen on gray porcelain tiles Care

Can You Put a Wool Rug on a Heated Floor?

Usually yes: a thin, low-pile rug with no rubber backing, kept off the floor sensor. What heating...

Care · 7 min read
A red vintage Tabriz rug with a navy medallion and border on a dark slate floor in a winter living room with a linen sofa, armchairs and chunky knitted throws Guides

Do Rugs Keep a Room Warm? Wool, Pads and Cold Floors

A rug makes a cold floor feel warm and adds a little insulation, far less than the insulation und...

Guides · 6 min read