Homerugs Stories

Background stories, insights and interesting facts about Homerugs

What is a greige rug? Greige between grey and beige explained

Greige is the blend of grey and beige. What the colour means, where the name comes from, and how a greige rug makes rooms feel warmer and brighter.

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How is a Rug Made? From Thread to Finished Home Piece

How is a rug made? Warp, weft and pile explained, plus weaving, knotting and tufting compared. With a guide to materials and tips for choosing the right rug.

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Buying a Rug: The Right Choice for Your Home

Buying a rug made easy: weigh up size, material, pile height and care correctly. Our buying guide helps you find the right rug for your home.

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Handknotted or Well Imitated? How to Identify a Genuine Rug

Handknotted or machine-made? Learn to read the back, fringes, knot pattern and abrash correctly, and make confident decisions when buying a rug.

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Buy Cheap Rugs Online: What Really Matters

Buy cheap rugs and avoid costly mistakes: assess material, size, pile height and returns correctly. An honest guide for smart purchasing decisions.

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Rugs as an Investment: What Really Makes a Rug Valuable

Mostafa Khodarahm explains when a rug qualifies as an investment, which factors matter, and which risks buyers should realistically consider.