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Fancy Area Rugs? We bet you do! At Luxe weavers, we are super prepared to give you the best discount shopping experience ever, this October.

We’ve done our homework, assessing and curating the best quality and fashionable rugs that will make your space Instagram-worthy. We’ve met direct manufacturers to cut out extra costs. Now, we are ready! We’ll be taking all your orders and shipping them out as you complete them, from October 13^th to 18^th. Save the date!

Here’s what we know: With the holidays, Christmas, and a new year around the corner, there's no better time to substitute your old rugs and carpets with luxurious new ones without breaking the bank.  So why should you shop for rugs from our premium but pocket-friendly list?

1. We know you’d like to give your apartment an aesthetically pleasing new look and feel. We have a broad collection of quality oriental rugs you can choose from.
2. Your kids also deserve to have their room looking beautiful with sturdy modern rugs. That way, they can show their cousins, nephews, and nieces around.
3. Winter is almost here. Our thick pile rugs will sure provide extra warmth.
4. Your mudroom needs a heavy-duty and washable mud rug if you will have friends and family visiting during the holiday.
5. You get to buy any of our already affordable rugs at a whopping 25% discount. Yes, we are taking off 25% from the original prices on all our rugs.
6. We'll ship your orders at no charge at all. Incredible, isn't it?

Wait, there’s more!

The Luxe Weavers’ Annual Sales event will run from midnight, October 13^th, until midnight, October 18^th. That’s enough time to check out our top-class rugs in detail before deciding on which would be a good fit for your home. Fair enough.

Before you go, we know a few things can get you carried away. We don't want you to be late for the party. The rugs you fancy may be out of stock if you don’t cart them on time. So, scroll below and subscribe to our email list. We’ll let you know once the party starts. Happy Shopping!

Nothing brings on a foot stomping like discovering a stain in an area rug. No matter what it is—red wine, smashed food, dirt, or worse, dog—well, you know the word—it calls for immediate action. 

But how can you treat a rug stain without hurting the rug? Do different remedies work on different kinds of stains? When should you pull out the steam cleaner to really break up the dirt?

In this guide we’ll answer all of these perplexing stain questions with the best tips for cleaning your area rug.

Proper General Cleaning

First, it’s important to know that you can extend the lifespan of your area rug with proper cleaning. That doesn’t just mean a quick vacuum each week. First things first, check the rug’s tag for cleaning instructions. Different rugs (depending on fabric and ply) may have different instructions. 

Once you’ve read the instructions, pull out the vacuum, but adjust the settings to avoid tearing fabrics or getting piles stuck in the machine. And as tempting as it may be, avoid vacuuming area rug fringe. Instead, sweep it to remove any dirt. 

Be sure to vacuum under the rug as well. This is best achieved by rolling up the rug to get at the area underneath. Some cleaning experts also suggest flipping the rug over and vacuuming the bottom as well.

Fun fact: In Scandinavia most families beat their rugs. They hang them on a line outside and using a special tool called a rug beater, they smack the rug to release the dirt. The same strategy can be used on your area rugs at home, provided you have the space and something that will knock dirt and debris from it. A tennis racket will work in a pinch! 

Spot Clean Strategies

So you need to tackle an ugly stain. This is called spot cleaning and it will require some detergent. 

Woolite is a good choice and Resolve spray works as well. What you’ll want to do is follow the product’s instructions by using a minimal amount of liquid mixed with water to absorb the stain.

If you’re concerned about using a new product, test it first on a corner or on the back of the rug to ensure it won’t discolor the carpet. Once satisfied that the product won’t further hurt the area rug, blot the spot with a clean cloth soaked in the detergent. Then allow it to dry. 

Good Housekeeping also recommends treating truly awful wine stains by mixing detergent with white vinegar, then blotting dry.

Pro tip: If there’s no information on your rug regarding cleaning instructions, at least be sure to confirm what fabric you’re working with. Wool is very different from polyester which is very different from cotton or jute. Small cotton rugs can actually be washed in the washing machine. But wool rugs shouldn’t be pre-wet. Instead, use a spray bottle to spritz on the detergent/water mixture. 

Carpet Cleaners

A deeper clean, one that goes beyond vacuuming and spot cleaning, requires breaking out the big equipment. In this case: a carpet cleaning machine. There are many on the market, but the overall technology is the same. They use hot water mixed with a cleaning solution to wet the floor, then the cleaner scrubs it, breaking up the dirt and suctioning the water and filth back up. 

With a hefty weight and sometimes hefty price, carpet cleaners are an investment, but one you might consider if you have rugs you love and/or children who love to get them dirty. Animals too will often require a carpet cleaner for random messes. 

Seek a Professional

If none of the above strategies work to clean your rug, then it might be time to call in the professionals. Rug cleaning services take the stress off by applying the latest industrial technologies. Think of it like a dry cleaner but for your area rug. 

The payoff is that with their chemicals and detergents you can almost be sure they’ll get any nasty stains out and deliver what feels like a new rug to you once complete. 

Bottomline, cleaning rugs can be time consuming and costly. That’s why a durable, affordable rug is a great option. Rather than worry over your expensive rug getting damaged, with Luxe Weavers you can rest easy knowing their gorgeous designs won’t cost a fortune but will hold up to your family’s busy life.

With a variety of Oriental and modern designs in many different colors and patterns, Luxe Weavers offers affordable luxury area rugs right for every home. Our generous return policy also makes shopping easier by accepting any item a customer wants to return due to dissatisfaction within 30 days of initial shipment.

If you’re looking for rug inspiration, home decor magazines have got it covered. 

From Real Simple to Country Living, the legacy publications know their way around a thread count and how best to make it look great in a home. 

Sometimes their editorial teams place a rug in a surprising spot. Other times it's the use of contrasting patterns that’s a particular splash to a space. Ultimately it’s nailing the unexpected style choice that appeals to readers, which is why we’ve scoured the pages of some of the best design periodicals to find eight magazine-worthy ways to style your area rug. 

In no particular order they are:

The Hidden TV Hack

Truly a genius concept, Domino magazine posted this trick for hiding a TV when not in use. Simply take a small area rug and hang it above the tube on a dowel. 

When you’re not binging the latest Netflix series, no one even needs to know it's there. Simply flip it over the TV and voila, you have a beautiful woven piece of art above your mantle. This Luxe Weavers Moroccan Collection Area Rug in Ivory would work well. 

Dress Up the Loo

Take it from Architectural Digest, the bathroom does not have to be a boring space. And you can easily spice it up, especially if you’re dealing with a dark floor by tossing out the fuzzy bath mat for a chic area rug. This Red Oriental Area Rug, for instance, will keep your toes warm while warming up the entire space. 

Set the Stage with a Staircase Rug

Elle Decor says staircase rugs are statement makers, and they would know. Punch up your own stairway by securing a runner with staircase rods. The vintage meets modern look will add drama to an entryway while avoiding wear and tear on wood stairs. Or it can add a soft subtle look, like with this Bohemian Cream 2x7 Runner Rug. 

Cuddle Up with a Rug

Hear us out: a rug can also be used to accent a bedspread. Real Simple gave this look its seal of approval by citing artist Sharlene Kayne's clever twist of taking a colorful, red-hued rug and laying it atop her white linens.

Source: Real Simple

Surely incredibly warm on a cold winter’s night, the look also adds a creative textured element to the space. Steal the idea by using our Burgundy & Pearl Oriental Area Rug on your own bedding. 

Embrace Contrasting Designs

If it’s good enough for the readers of Dwell magazine, then this idea is certainly worth consideration. 

In this scenario a pair of interior designers turned an old Belgian factory into their home. With a severe white interior, the wildly different rug designs feel welcoming. A similar look could be achieved by pairing Luxe Weavers’ Gray Square Modern Area Rug and Nuvola Collection Area Rug in Beige.

Make It a Headboard

Ikea bed frame got you down? Want a headboard that says “I have very refined taste, but not the budget for it?” DIY it. Domino magazine fully endorses the use of a rug as a makeshift headboard. And why not? It adds color and frames your sleep space while making the wall feel cozier. To get the right look, consider Luxe Weavers’ Nuvola Collection Area Rug in Ivory.

Make it Wall Decor

While we’re on the subject of putting rugs on the walls, why even bother with the headboard and just make the rug itself your wall art? Apartment Therapy has an entire blog on the topic with ideas like hanging a vertical runner behind a petite sofa to make use of vertical space. This Distressed Blue 2 x 7 Hallway Runner Area Rug Carpet would work nicely in such a concept.

Let a Rug Define a Space

As the brightest minds in design told Town & Country Magazine, “A well chosen rug is incredibly important, as it has the power to fully resolve a room and pull together many of the other decorating elements.” 

It also has the power to define a space, especially in an open concept floor plan. Make an area feel more like a lounge with a rug. Cap off a breakfast nook with a rug. Focus on a sitting area with an area rug. For instance, if you want to make a reading corner more cozy, define it with this Blue Oriental Vintage Area Rug.

Those are the big ideas from the most clever people working in decor. 

But if you’re looking for even more inspiration or are just ready to start shopping, take a scroll through Luxe Weavers’ selection of affordable and beautiful rugs. Designed to hold up to busy households while not taking a beating on your pocketbook, they have magazine-worthy options to fit any of these magazine-worthy concepts. Plus, each rug order comes with complimentary shipping which is one thing, we all know, that never goes out of style.

Looking to add a traditional old world look to your home? An Oriental rug is a great way of bringing a sophisticated aesthetic to a space. 

The term originally derived from rugs made in “Oriental” countries. Today that’s not always the case, but the name—despite its politically incorrect nature—endures and has come to define heavy textiles in a variety of motifs. These include, but aren’t limited to the Blossom, Chinese script, Cyprus, and Hyacinth patterns. 

Beautiful and classic pieces of interior art, an Oriental rug can bring a room together. Here’s how to style your room around your new Oriental rug.

Have the Colors Echo the Walls

Say you’ve painted your bedroom a dramatic blue. An oriental rug with a more subtle, complementary blue, as is the case in this Luxe Weavers Howell Collection Oriental Blue 5x7 Area Rug, can pull the whole scene together by drawing the eye down to the floor and subsequently, the rest of the room. 

Crisp Meets Cool

Pair crisp furnishings in muted hues with a cool colored Oriental rug such as this Luxe Weavers Silver Oriental Area Rug for a soothing spa-like space. The addition of the rug can save this concept from feeling austere by adding a warming element. 

Marry Bold Artwork and Soft Patterns

Bold artwork driving the scene of a room? Soften the space with a subdued Oriental area rug like this Elegant Distressed Ivory Oriental design. 

Go Monochromatic

Make a statement with a carpet to match your drapes… and your walls… and your furniture. Any why not make it extra wild with something like this Pink Oriental Area Rug.

Black & White Appeal

Let the design be the focus with a black and white Oriental rug and save the color for the rest of the decor. The surprising choice will add a wow factor to an otherwise unexpected space. This Luxe Weavers Distressed Silver Oriental Area Rug is one direction to go with it. 

Stack Them Up

Creative interior designers have been stacking rugs for years and for good reason: it adds texture and depth. You can put a rug on a carpet or place two on top of each other on a wood or cement floor for a unique idea guests won’t expect. Take a bestseller from Luxe Weavers like Multi-Colored Distressed Oriental Area Rug and place it atop the Ivory 8x10 Oriental Area Rug for a totally original design.

Old Meets New

Too often people assume that they have to choose one concept or the other, modern or traditional. But that’s not the case. You can make a room full of pop art look fabulous with a classic Oriental rug in the middle. The two aren’t mutually exclusive aesthetics. Try it with Luxe Weavers Magnolia Oriental Blue 9x12 Area Rug.

Combine Classics

Then again, old things do look good with other old things—just ask any antique dealer. If you want a timeless appeal, an Oriental rug is a must. Pull together a room featuring your grandfather clock and 19th century secretary by framing it with a well paired rug like Luxe Weavers’ Howell Collection Ivory Oriental option. 

Thoughtfully Scale

If you want a room to work its best feng shui magic, it’s important to consider scale. A tiny chair in a corner might not flow with a giant rug filling up the rest of the space. Play with options and pick what fits your furnishings’s size as well as style. And swap sizes if it doesn’t work, like with this Burgundy & Pearl Oriental Area Rug from Luxe Weavers that comes in 5'2x7'2 and 7'10x10'6. 

Be Playful

Interior design is meant to be an extension of your creative self, so have fun with it. Go for the wild colored rug. Try out the bold design. What’s the worst that could happen? You change your mind? Add a little fun to your home with an Oriental rug that breaks the mold like this Distressed Blue & Ivory Oriental design. 

Whatever you choose, be it a combination of classic looks or a retro rug that contrasts with modern art, there are no wrong answers here. 

Whatever makes you feel good in your home is always the right design choice, no matter what the decor police tell you. So give a couple of these ideas a go. And do it at a price that won’t break the bank with Luxe Weavers, leaders in affordable woven furnishings. With Oriental and modern options priced at reasonable rates, there’s no better way to have fun decorating and testing out new ideas. Plus, with a great return policy and free shipping, you have even more incentive to get creative. Forget updating one room—why not do the whole house? 

Ready to get started shopping for your new Oriental rug? Visit luxeweavers.com to see all the sizes and styles to put these ideas into place. 

If you’ve spent your life living in carpeted homes and suddenly find yourself in a house with wooden floors, now is the time to buy some quality area rugs. 

But how do you know the most suitable ones for you? Designer rugs can cost a fortune, and if you’re working within a budget, finding quality rugs that will transform your house into a home may be overwhelming. With dozens of online shops selling discount area rugs, how then can you find those of top quality?

In this guide, we’ll explain five essential things to look for in a discount rug. That way, you can get the best quality possible at the most affordable price.

Check the Material of the Rug

A little textile tutorial is necessary before you go rug-shopping. By learning about the various kinds of threads and materials used to craft rugs, you’ll be able to make an educated purchase decision. So, what are rugs made out of anyway?

1.Silk: As you might know, silk is a natural fiber harvested from silkworms. To make a silk rug, you need a lot of silk harvested from the worms’ cocoons. So naturally, these are pricey rugs.

2.Cotton: Cotton is a classic rug material and has the same stuff your comfiest T-shirt is made out of. It can make beautiful rugs, even though it isn’t as durable as other materials.

3.Wool: Wool comes from the fur of various animals but most often, sheep. It makes a superb carpet and rug material because it’s not only breathable, but it is also highly durable. 

4.Synthetic: Thanks to science, we now have dozens of different kinds of synthetic materials. Think polyblends, rayon, spandex, etc. These fabrics have naturally found their way into the rug world as well. When shopping, you will most likely come across the word polypropylene. It is a synthetic material often used to make hand-tufted rugs. 

5.Jute: Jute is used to describe natural fibers that are made from plants. It’s stronger than cotton, which is a plus, but often has a more rustic look. 

When reviewing your buying options, you should consider the room traffic a rug will experience, that is, the number of people that will walk on it per time. You can then select a material based on what will hold up best. If you’re looking to dress up a rarely used formal living room, a delicate material may be in order; however, if you need a rug for a busy mudroom where kids stampede after soccer practices, a synthetic or wool rug will serve you better.

Look at the Pile of the Rug

Pile here refers to the depth of fibers in a rug. Low pile is shorter and makes for stiffer rugs, while high pile refers to long, plush fibers. Pile also affects how you will feel when walking on a rug. If you want a rug that your baby can roll around on and feel comfortable in, a high pile is ideal. But when choosing a rug for your kitchen, where lots of feet will be moving around, and food crumbs will be dropping, you’ll be better off with a low pile. 

Note the Measurements of Rugs

Any reputable company running discounted rug sales will make all measurements clear so buyers can accurately order what they need. In your search, make sure to look for a discount rug company that sells multiple size options of a particular rug style. For instance, Luxe Weavers Distressed Area Rug in Cream is available in a whole variety of sizes, including 5x7, 8x10, and 9x12, as well as round and runners.

Consider Knots by the Numbers

According to SF Gate, “the number of knots per square inch makes a difference in the quality and denseness of handmade rugs.” The number of knots per square inch will determine the feel of a rug. The more the knots, the more expensive it is. Super fancy rugs can have 290 knots per square inch, for example. So, look for knot information when shopping or inquire directly with the discount rug company to get the most knots for your money.

Check the Return Policy of the Rug Company

It is easy to assume that every rug company has an acceptable return policy, but that is not always the case. Always remember to check the fine print. At Luxe Weavers, any item that doesn’t meet your needs or expectations can be returned within 30 days for a full or partial refund, depending on the rug’s condition. Now, that’s peace of mind. 

You may ask why you should worry about this. Well, what if you get your rug home and suddenly realize it doesn’t fit your living room? Or what if the color looks different in reality than it did on the website? A quality discount rug company will offer returns and spell out exactly how to send unsatisfactory products back.

Choosing a discount area rug doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With this guide, you already have everything you need to pick the perfect rug for different parts of your home. Do not wait any longer. Start shopping!

Rugs have been decorating homes for ages. As far back as 1000 A.D., Marco Polo was noted for bringing back rugs from his trips to central Anatolio, modern day Turkey, according to BC Floor Covering Association. Turkish rugs quickly became en vogue amongst European aristocracy. But even before that, in the 8th century, evidence has been found that people used cloth to cover their floors for all kinds of reasons — cleanliness, warmth, and style. 

Flash forward to 2020, and we’re all still at it. The modern day area rug has come a long way, from primitive weaves to elaborate designs, but we’re still using them to make our homes feel warm and cozy. 

Today’s options now feature all kinds of textiles, both synthetic and natural, in a variety of colors and patterns. Depending on your taste, you can choose from ones that are a nod to old world looks, to more abstract, modern takes. 

With changes in fashion have come changes in the ways we style rugs, however. Decorators are getting much more creative with their positioning, their color schemes, and their textures. Here are three unusual ways to style your area rug.

1) Mix and Match

Have a bold wallpaper that just won’t match with any pattern? Then don’t sweat it. More designers are choosing to pair contrasting wallpapers and area rugs for bold statement rooms that make a splash. For instance, a toile wallpaper — often consisting of complex vintage scenes like that of a Regency era woman wandering a garden — might not seem like it could go with a trellis design area rug, like this grey and blue design. But put them together and what have you got? A pop of pattern that’s as disruptive as it is intriguing.

2) Take it High

If you were to walk into a Medieval castle today without any previous history lesson, you might wonder why on earth there are so many rugs on the walls. 

Well, they’re tapestries, actually. A close cousin to the area rug, tapestries, like rugs, were used to both decorate and insulate drafty stone buildings of the period. And while similar techniques are used to create both, today the two depart in that floor rugs are made to be especially sturdy to survive the wear and tear of lots of feet. 

That said, those middle age Kings and Queens were onto something. Sometimes a rug just looks too pretty to simply lie underfoot. And why should it? It’s your house after all. Take a hint from Houzz, a website all about design, that highlighted seven designers and how they achieved rug nirvana by installing the woven pieces on walls. Some are Oriental style, similar to this Luxe Weavers’ Bohemian rug mounted on poles, while others hang from the ceiling, but regardless of the means of securing the fabric, the effect was the same: a major piece of art placed front and center for all to enjoy. 

3) Stack Them Up

Psst. The only rule of design is there are no rules. Take chances. Mix things up. The great thing about interior decor is you can always change things again when you fall out of love with a look you’ve concocted. That might be why some designers are encouraging people to go wild with multiple rugs in the same room.

No, we’re not talking about a dozen little rugs placed all over like a checkerboard. 

Instead, stacking rugs one on top of the other is trending. Country Living reports that the trick is to pick complementary colors and patterns, but the look doesn’t have to be uniform. 

For a rustic style, let one rug gently fall along the hem of another. Or you can be more geometric and line up a smaller rug inside a larger one making it the centerpiece of a room. For example, this Luxe Weavers Gray Square Modern Area Rug would work well with this Elegant Distressed Ivory Oriental Area Rug placed on top. 

Ultimately, the style message here is “more is more”—and with rugs as affordable as Luxe Weavers’, you can go bonkers buying multiple options to fully embrace this fad.

When it comes to styling area rugs, the sky really is the limit — like, why not hang a rug on your ceiling? Just saying. The only obstacle is your imagination and budget. Fortunately even the latter can be overcome thanks to the affordable area rug options on Luxe Weavers. With dozens of rugs to choose from and all at affordable prices, you can try one or all three of the trends mentioned above. 

And if you decide that the look you’ve attempted is no longer working, well, simply shuffle your area rugs around to give another idea. 

Mix up rugs from one room with another. 

Retire an older weave for something fresher, or just say out with the old and in with the new and swap out your entire design. Just remember, fashions may change, but affordable home furnishings never go out of style.