The Journal

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Rooms, sizes, materials and care: notes from the Rug Branch studio.

Aila Linear Geometric Modern Beige and Cream Indoor Rug
Runner Beside a Bed: Sizes and Placement Guide
How to choose a runner beside a bed: the right width and length, one runner or two, and placement tips, with loom woven picks...
October 26, 2026
What Size Rug Goes Under a Queen Bed? A Room by Room Sizing Guide
What Size Rug Goes Under a Queen Bed? A Room by Room Sizing Guide
An 8x10 works under most queen beds, a 6x9 fits average rooms, and a 5x8 is the smallest that still looks right. Here is...
October 22, 2026
Scandinavian Bedroom Rug Ideas: Sizes, Colors and Picks
Scandinavian Bedroom Rug Ideas: Sizes, Colors and Picks
Nordic style calls for a calm, neutral rug. Here's how to pick the color, pattern and size for a Scandinavian bedroom, with placement tips...
October 21, 2026
Walk-In Closet Rugs: Sizes, Materials and Layouts That Make the Space Feel Custom
Walk-In Closet Rugs: Sizes, Materials and Layouts That Make the Space Feel Custom
A walk-in closet rug is the cheapest upgrade that makes a closet feel like a dressing room. This guide covers the sizes that fit...
September 4, 2026
Guest Room Rugs: How to Choose One That Works for Rooms That Sit Empty
Guest Room Rugs: How to Choose One That Works for Rooms That Sit Empty
A guest room rug has an unusual brief: it sits unused for most of the year, then has to make a near-stranger feel welcome...
September 2, 2026
Best Area Rug for Bedroom: The Complete Guide to Size, Style and Material
Best Area Rug for Bedroom: The Complete Guide to Size, Style and Material
The best area rug for your bedroom transforms cold floors into a warm retreat. This complete guide covers size selection, materials, pile height, placement,...
April 23, 2026
How to Place an Area Rug in Your Living Room - Rug Branch
Comment placer un tapis dans votre salon
  Une bonne façon de sélectionner un tapis pour votre salon est de commencer par choisir une palette de couleurs. Il serait préférable que...
March 21, 2024