how it’s made
The Weave
Hand-Knotted
Rug making of the highest order: Hand knotting requires specialized, meticulous skill—typically passed down through family lines and honed over generations. Each stitch of material is knotted one-by-one, requiring months—sometimes up to a year—to complete. Hand-knotted rugs represent precious craft that goes back millennia: an instant heirloom come home to you.
handwoven
Handwoven rugs are made by interlocking warp and weft threads on the loom. This technique creates a flat and durable basketweave-like pattern—which makes it one of our top picks for high-traffic areas. And bonus: Because of their flat weave, handwoven rugs are often reversible.
hand-loomed
While hand knotting emphasizes the individual—one artisan weaving individual knots—hand-loomed rugs are the work of a coordinated group, requiring a collective rhythm to achieve the finished product. Each rug is woven line-by-line, resulting in a one-of-a-kind, low-profile rug, often with a minimal, textural design.
Hand-tufted
Hand tufting is where we see mechanization come into play. Here, the rug maker uses a tufting gun, punching material through a canvas, almost like painting broad strokes with fabric (as opposed to individual stitches or horizontal lines). The pile can vary in height, expanding the weaver’s options when it comes to creating texture and softness.
power-loomed
Power-loomed rugs are your most durable options, and come in a variety of pile heights and styles. Choose from ultra-low pile rugs—like your floor's second skin, great for dining rooms or anywhere furniture is being pulled out—machine-washable designs, and more. All are made for max durability and are available at a range of accessible price points.
special features
CloudPile™ Rugs
Our signature CloudPile™ rugs are some of the softest you’ll meet, power loomed with 100% polyester for max durability, stain resistance, and color vibrancy. Available in a wide range of styles, CloudPile™ and your home are a match, made.
Washable Rugs
Where form meets function. Our washable rugs put great design first, with a durable, stain-resistant construction that stands up to your most-loved spaces. And when spills and stains happen—or you just want a deep clean—into the washer it goes.
Ultra Low-Pile Rugs
Different piles come with different perks. Ultra low-pile rugs are like your floor’s second skin—and get along well with low-clearance doors and furniture (which makes them great for spaces like the dining room). These rugs are durable too: a great pick for high-traffic spaces.
what it’s made of
The Materials
Wool & Wool Blends
Wool is one of the all-natural materials used primarily in traditional rug making (along with jute). Wool is a durable, easy-to-clean, and naturally stain-resistant fiber, often used in handmade rugs, including hand-knotted, handwoven, hand-loomed, and hand-tufted designs.
Jute & Jute Blends
Jute is another natural fiber used in traditional rug making. It’s highly durable, made from vegetal fibers (making it a generally sustainable, option, too). It’s handwoven, so variations in jute threads are to be expected, with an organic, textural feel underfoot.
Polyester & Synthetic Blends
Polyester and synthetic blends are made for performance and value. Polyester and polypropylene are our picks for durability and stain resistance—with polypropylene having the added benefit of water-wicking qualities—both creating a smooth feel underfoot.
room by room
The Size Guide
Choosing the correct rug size is key in grounding your space and executing your design vision. Grab a measuring tape and let’s get started.
Small, Compact seating arrangements
Size range: 5’ x 8’ - 6’ x 9’
When measuring, account for the front legs of your sofa and/or chairs resting on the rug, at minimum—otherwise the rug and your seating will feel disconnected. When in doubt, we highly recommend sizing up.
medium-sized areas (most common)
Size range: 8’ x 10’ - 9’ x 12’
This is the go-to range for most living rooms. The simple rule here is to ensure that at least the front legs of your seating are on the rug. If you’re not sure if you should choose an 8’ x 10’ or 9’ x 12’, we highly recommend the larger size for a grounded and cohesive look (it’s worth it).
large areas & expansive arrangements
Size range: 10’ x 14’ - 12’ x 15’
For larger living rooms with more expansive furniture arrangements, we recommend at least a 10’ x 14’ rug. One look we love is placing your seating—even if it’s just some of your furniture—completely on the rug. This will lend a grounded, elevated feel that supports the entire space.
Small dining tables
Size: 4’ x 6’ - 6’ x 9’
In the dining room, strive for a rug that’s large enough to place the front and back legs of the chairs on the rug: at least when tucked in, but ideally when pulled out, too. If your dining table is on the small side, this range for you.
medium dining tables (min. 6’)
Size range: 8’ x 10’ - 9’ x 12’
For medium-sized dining tables that are at least 6’ long, we recommend a minimum size of an 8’ x 10’ rug. Both the size of your dining room as a whole and your dining table should ultimately dictate your decision.
Large Dining tables
Size range: 10’ x 14’ - 12’ x 15’
The bigger the dining table, the bigger the rug. Width is crucial to support all of your seating, but don’t forget you’ll need extra length if you want to seat people at the heads of the table, too.
Full bed
Size range: 5’ x 8’ - 6’ x 9’
The go-to size range for full-sized beds, although you could also go with an 8’ x 10 depending on the size of your room—as long as there is a space measuring 12”-18” around the perimeter between the rug and the walls, you’re all set.
queen bed
Size range: 8’ x 10’ - 9’ x 12’
When measuring, see how many inches are left around the perimeter for an 8’ x 10’: If it’s 12”-18”, or smaller, stick with that—if it’s more than 18”, go bigger. If your bedroom is narrow and long, arrange the rug towards the front edge of the bed.
king or two twin beds
Size range: 10’ x 14’ - 12’ x 15’
If you have a king-sized bed in a wider room, choose at least a 10’ x 14’ rug, or similar size, to ensure there is enough of the rug to step on comfortably on both sides of the bed. An exception to this rule is when there’s a king-sized bed in a narrower room—a 9’ x 12’ is your best bet in that case.
finding the perfect match
The Style Guide
start with color
Identify colors in your room’s existing palette, or create a palette anew if you’re starting fresh, and use this as a reference in your search. Not everything has to match up perfectly—often just a touch of complementary color can pull a space together. Does your room feature warm colors? Go with a warm-colored rug. Same goes for cool: Complementary is key.
pick a pattern
When adding patterns to your décor, it’s all about playing with scale and contrast. If there are already patterns at play in your space, go with a rug that offsets that (for example, we’d pair an intricately patterned wallpaper with a bolder, larger-scale rug design). When in doubt, a nicely textured solid always does the trick.
explore texture
A textured rug often accentuates the pattern and color of a room, adding dimension that draws the eye in. We like softer rugs for bedrooms and family rooms, often opting for something more tactile and dimensional for spaces like the dining room, kitchen, and entryway (though there are no hard rules here).
responsibly made
What’s in a Label?
What’s in a Label?
Our selection is a reflection of our values, putting quality and care at the forefront. We are intentional about the materials we use and partner with makers that uphold safe, ethical, and sustainable production practices whenever possible—earning certifications like these—because your home deserves only the best.
OEKO-TEX® certified
Products with the OEKO-TEX® label have been rigorously tested to ensure that fabrics contain no harmful substances that may have been picked up in the manufacturing process—so you can bring them into your home with total peace of mind.
GOODWeave Certified
Rugs and textiles that carry the GoodWeave certification indicate that they’ve been made in factories using ethical and sustainable labor practices, ensuring that no forced or child labor has been used in the process.
GRS CERTIFIED
Products certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) contain recycled material that has been independently verified at each stage of the supply chain, from the source to the final product. In addition, facilities from the source to final supplier have met social, environmental, and chemical requirements.
Accessories
Don’t Forget a Rug Pad
an essential addition
Rug pads prevent slipping and sliding, which is not only good for vacuuming and safety, but prevents premature wear and tear—not to mention, a rug pad ensures that you’re not constantly adjusting your rug. They also help with noise reduction, protect flooring, and add extra cushion underfoot (a particularly helpful perk with thinner rugs).