Plus, the right material and size to buy. Picking out an area rug is hard—after all, rugs really set the tone for a room. But ...

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A well-chosen rug has the power to transform a space, adding ...

You can spend all the money you want on a rug—but if it’s sliding, rippling, or curling at the edges, it won’t look like it belongs. The mistake most people make? Skipping a proper rug pad or using ...

If you have area rugs in your home, chances are you either have, or need, rug pads. A rug pad is a thin layer of rubber or felt that you place underneath an area rug to keep it from sliding, to ...

Hardwood floors are a beautiful classic — and generally an expensive investment. With so many rug pad options on the market, you might think that all rug pads are the same, but they actually vary in ...

Machine-made: Possibly the most reliable option when it comes to machine washability, these rugs are usually made of ...

Mess happens: it’s a fact of life. Whether you have a pet or some little ones running around, keeping a rug looking clean and fresh is no mean feat. They’re subject to the worst of the general wear ...