[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-how-to-shop-for-rugs-like-an-interior-design-expert":3,"blog-related-how-to-shop-for-rugs-like-an-interior-design-expert":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},469,"how-to-shop-for-rugs-like-an-interior-design-expert","How to Shop for Rugs Like an Interior Design Expert",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Okay cuties, it's officially time to cut a rug--see what I did there? In seriousness though, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the right rug\u003C/a> really does make all the difference in the overall interior design of any space. It's also true that rug shopping can be stressful! \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>It's a lot of pressure to choose the perfect color, texture, size, and style.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I want all my KKH readers and customers to feel relaxed and confident while shopping...so who better to offer some expert advice on buying your next rug than a pro from one of my favorite designer rug brand, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/SoloRugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solo Rugs\u003C/a>. I caught up with the lovely \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Raelene Boylan, who is the director of Design and Product Development at Solo Rugs\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. She shared some really fantastic industry insider tips...read on and prepare to go boldly into the world of rugs as you look for the one that, in the words of The Dude, \"ties the room together\"!\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"A high quality rug can be a sizable investment in your home, go with what you love and it will always be in style.\" \u003Cem>--Raelene Boylan, \u003Cb>Director of Design and Product Development at Solo Rugs\u003C/b>\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/SoloRugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solo Rugs\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93826-Solo-Rugs-Winston-Global-Light-Blue-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23859\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Winston-Global-Light-Blue-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86616-Solo-Rugs-Ray-Global-Grey-Geometric-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23860\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Ray-Global-Grey-Geometric-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"runner rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86580-Solo-Rugs-Ismael-Modern-Classic-Blue-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23861\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Ismael-Modern-Classic-Blue-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"blue rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93886-Solo-Rugs-Mikayla-Global-Red-Floral-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23862\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Mikayla-Global-Red-Floral-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93802-Solo-Rugs-Maverick-Modern-Grey-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23863\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Maverick-Modern-Grey-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86604-Solo-Rugs-Orla-Global-Bazaar-Beige-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23864\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Orla-Global-Bazaar-Beige-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Hi Raelene--welcome to \u003Cem>The Kuotes\u003C/em>! I am so excited to talk all things rug-related. To kick it off: What are the top factors that a person should have in mind when starting to shop for a rug for their home? Honestly, I \u003Cem>work\u003C/em> in interiors and even I get overwhelmed with all the rugs out there!\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">First consider the look you are going for:\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> Is it traditional, rustic, or modern?\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Using Pinterest, start searching for that style and gathering ideas for rugs used in those spaces. Once you have narrowed down your style, drill down to see who sells those looks and what the price points are. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/SoloRugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23867\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_18_Solo_Rugs_4.png\" alt=\"rugs\" width=\"900\" height=\"1125\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/patterned-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patterned Rugs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86597-Solo-Rugs-Louella-Modern-Brown-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24010\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Louella-Modern-Brown-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93889-Solo-Rugs-Yvan-Global-Royal-Blue-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23802\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Yvan-Global-Royal-Blue-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86577-Solo-Rugs-Irmgard-Modern-Navy-Wool-Dot-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23801\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Irmgard-Modern-Navy-Wool-Dot-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86672-Solo-Rugs-Tuncay-Global-Bazaar-Pink-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23799\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Tuncay-Global-Bazaar-Pink-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86649-Solo-Rugs-Tucker-Modern-Grey-Cotton-Geometric-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24011\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Tucker-Modern-Grey-Cotton-Geometric-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93874-Solo-Rugs-Yves-Global-Bazaar-Rust-Pink-Jute-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23804\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Yves-Global-Bazaar-Rust-Pink-Jute-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A Fabulous Rug = A Fabulous Room\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>When it comes to interior design and styling, do you have any tips for designing a room around a great rug?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">The rug is really the back bone of the room, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>it pulls all the other elements together.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> If you are starting with the rug first, pull out the colors in the rug and repeat them throughout the space in the artwork, throw pillows, etc.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>And on the flip side, can you offer advice for bringing a new rug into a room that already has a defined color palette and design style?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/neutral-natural-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can’t go wrong with a neutral rug\u003C/a> when you need something to compliment but not compete with what is already going on in a space. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for something with neutral tones, maybe\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> marled yarns of ivory, beige and gray woven\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> in subtle textured patterns.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Once someone has found the rug of their dreams, what are some expert tips for care and maintenance?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Materials can differ greatly, so always follow the cleaning instructions for your particular kind of rug. \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+UrHHr2KVWMJV4_aUW-hMzA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacuum\u003C/a> a couple times a week, and as a general rule, turn off the beater bar when vacuuming your rug to prevent unwanted friction of the yarns. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"Don’t worry if you experience a little shedding from a handmade rug, this is to be expected and will dissipate over time.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/SoloRugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23868\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_18_Solo_Rugs_2.png\" alt=\"rugs\" width=\"900\" height=\"515\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/neutral-natural-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neutral Rugs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93791-Solo-Rugs-Louella-Modern-White-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23806\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Louella-Modern-White-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93799-Solo-Rugs-Louis-Modern-White-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23800\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Louis-Modern-White-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93814-Solo-Rugs-George-Modern-Grey-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23808\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-George-Modern-Grey-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93883-Solo-Rugs-Meir-Modern-White-Buff-Leather-Geometric-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23809\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Meir-Modern-White-Buff-Leather-Geometric-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86537-Solo-Rugs-Cordi-Modern-Mist-Grey-Viscose-Solid-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23810\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Cordi-Modern-Mist-Grey-Viscose-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86643-Solo-Rugs-Simi-Modern-White-Wool-Geometric-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23811\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Simi-Modern-White-Wool-Geometric-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Rug Trends & Techniques: Hand-Knotted, Hand-Loomed & Handmade, Oh My!\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>What should shoppers know about the term “\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Hand-Knotted-Rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hand-knotted\u003C/a>”? What does it actually mean in terms of the quality and craftsmanship of a rug? \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hand-knotted rugs are constructed by tying one knot at a time to a base grid. The more knots per inch, the higher the detail and more labor intensive. Many different designs can be achieved by hand-knotting, from traditional Persian to modern shags. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Hand-knotted rugs are very durable and will last a lifetime. \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"This art form has been passed down through generations of master craftspeople. It is one of the oldest forms of rug construction and also one of the most revered.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22104\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>As you and I know, the world of interior design can be heavy on industry vocab. Aside from \"hand-knotted,\" there any other key terms that shoppers should look out for and understand on their rug shopping journey?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Rugs can be put into two buckets: \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Handmade and machine-made\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. Handmade rugs include;\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Hand-Knotted-Rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hand-Knotted\u003C/a>:\u003C/strong> Constructed by tying one knot at a time to a base grid\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Hand-Loomed:\u003C/strong> Presses the rug's fiber together and joining them with thread\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Hand-Tufted:\u003C/strong> Yarn is pushed through gaps in cotton materials, and held together with a backing that is often glued on\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Hand-Woven-Rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hand-Woven\u003C/a>:\u003C/strong> Woven flat without knots or tufts; the front and back will be identical\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machine-made rugs are often referred to as “power loomed” or “machine woven.” These rugs rely on an automated process once the initial yarn is set up on the machines. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With handmade rugs, the tying, tufting and weaving are all done by hand. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Handmade rugs are generally considered higher quality and will last longer\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>than their machine made counterparts, however, machine made rugs come in a wide range of qualities and price points as well. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>For the year to come, are there any exciting new rug trends you see becoming popular? Or any tried-and-true styles that are definitely here to stay?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">We're seeing an increase of recycled materials like P.E.T. used in rugs of all styles and constructions. This material can be made to mimic natural fibers like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Wool-Rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wool\u003C/a>, cotton, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/jute-natural-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jute\u003C/a>, yet is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Performance-Indoor-Rug/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indoor/outdoor friendly\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"We are also seeing the younger generation starting to appreciate the craftsmanship and sustainability of hand knotted and hand woven rugs.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/SoloRugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23869\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_18_Solo_Rugs_3.png\" alt=\"rugs\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Textured Rugs\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86626-Solo-Rugs-Shaggy-Moroccan-Modern-Cream-Wool-Diamond-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23813\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Shaggy-Moroccan-Modern-Cream-Wool-Diamond-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/93863-Solo-Rugs-Avi-Modern-Classic-Natural-Jute-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23807\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Avi-Modern-Classic-Natural-Jute-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86507-Solo-Rugs-Bernie-Modern-Classic-Cream-Wool-Diamond-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23814\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Bernie-Modern-Classic-Cream-Wool-Diamond-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86503-Solo-Rugs-Barry-Modern-Classic-Beige-Wool-Solid-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23815\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Barry-Modern-Classic-Beige-Wool-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86586-Solo-Rugs-Levi-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23816\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Levi-Modern-Classic-Brown-Wool-Striped-Patterned-Ru.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/86651-Solo-Rugs-Venus-Modern-Classic-Cream-Wool-Geometric-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23817\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Solo-Rugs-Venus-Modern-Classic-Cream-Wool-Geometric-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Need design help? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=solorugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>This post contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission for clicks and transactions. \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/02_18_Solo_Rugs_1.png","Kathy Kuo Home","2022-02-18T11:41:13Z",[13,14,15],"Home","The Designer's Handbook","Friends of the Kuotes",[17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24],"interior design","home decor","living room","Interior Design Ideas","design tips","rugs","rug shopping","solo rugs",[],[],{"title":28,"description":29,"keywords":22,"canonicalUrl":30,"noIndex":31},"How to Shop for Rugs Like an Interior Design Expert - Kathy Kuo Home","We spoke to our friends at Solo Rugs to get insider tips and tricks on how to shop for the perfect rug like an interior design expert!","/blog/how-to-shop-for-rugs-like-an-interior-design-expert",false,[33,44,53],{"id":34,"slug":35,"title":36,"excerpt":37,"heroImageUrl":38,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":39,"categories":40},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[13,14,41,42,43],"Bedroom","The Trade Exclusive","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":45,"slug":46,"title":47,"excerpt":48,"heroImageUrl":49,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":50,"categories":51},1067,"investing-in-heirloom-furniture","Why Heirloom-Quality Home Goods Are Worth the Investment: 7 Pieces to Shop Now and Keep Forever","A designer's guide to heirloom furniture and décor that's worth the investment.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Worlds-Away-Rattan-Dresser-in-a-cozy-traditional-living-room.jpg","2026-05-01T10:00:21Z",[13,52,43],"Living Room",{"id":54,"slug":55,"title":56,"excerpt":57,"heroImageUrl":58,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":59,"categories":60},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[13,14,52]]