5 Rug and Carpet Trends to Try in 2019
As the song goes, the times they are a-changin’—and with that, so do the trends. What was once all the rage (hello, wall-to-wall carpeting of the ’80s) might today be considered passé composé. Every year ushers in a new crop of styles, and 2019 is no different. Today, we’re counting down the year’s top rug…
The Ultimate Guide to Rug Cleaning and Maintenance
So you’ve landed the rug of your dreams. Congrats! Now that you’ve brought that baby home, you’ll quickly want to start thinking about how best to care for it to maintain your investment and keep it looking sparkly and new. Of course, you could always hand it over to the experts, but that could run you…
5 Awe-Inspiring Destinations for Your Travel Bucket List
There’s nothing like a little armchair travel to help you shake the winter blahs. Who says you need to step on an airplane to be transported somewhere jaw-droppingly beautiful? Whether it’s research for an upcoming vacation or a midday escape from your daily life, take a tour of the destinations currently topping our travel bucket…
2019’s Top Home Decor Trends
A new year is upon us! And—especially if you’ve been tuning into Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix—there’s never been a better time to give your home a good decor refresh. 2019 brings with it a host of fun ways to change up your space, from splashy color palettes to cozy nooks and bold…
5 Things to Watch for When Shopping for a Rug
Like any major purchase, it’s important to do your research when starting your search for the perfect rug. Beyond questions of taste and function—which room, which color palette, which shape, which function—you’ll also want to keep an eye on quality to ensure you’re not only getting what you paid for but making a sound investment….
8 Spaces That Inspired Us in 2018
Another year in the books! 2018 was a big one for us: we re-launched our blog, refreshed our website, and sourced more rugs from around the world than ever. And where did all that creative juice come from? We’re always keeping our finger on the pulse of the design world, looking out for standout rooms…
How to Style a Rug for Any Space
Not all of us were blessed with the gift of a great eye for decor. We know what we like, what looks good to us and maybe what our dream room looks like, but getting there? That’s the tricky part. Especially when it comes to rugs, there are some key guidelines you’ll want to follow…
Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year—Plus 10 Rugs to Bring It Into Your Home
The pigment experts over at Pantone have put their heads together and their fortune-telling skills to work to name the MVP color of the upcoming year. And apparently, 2019 is all about bright, sunny “Living Coral”, described as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer…
8 Ways to Hygge Your Home This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s never been a better time to embrace the Danish concept of hygge, defined as “a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” (Fun fact: this cosy concept actually shares a common etymological ancestor with the word hug, both coming from…
Paying the Inspiration Forward
Welcome to the very first post of the newly launched ECarpetGallery blog! In the coming weeks, you’ll begin to see this space come to life with a wide array of articles covering everything from travel to home decor, art, culture and everything in between. Why, you ask? Our company grew out of a passion for…
