Often, interested consumers are cautious about acquiring hand-made Oriental Rugs simply because there seems to be so much "mystery" surrounding them. Our purpose in this section of our site is to de-mystify the process of buying Oriental rugs and to explain the essence of their beauty and singularity. We believe that a few moments spent browsing through this information will give you a "key" to entering the fascinating world of Oriental Rugs and discovering for yourself how they can enrich your home.

The first question an interior designer will ask, and that you should ask yourself, is "How will the room be used?" Anticipating a room's use has a very practical function: some rugs may be better suited to high traffic and activity areas than others. A dark colored rug, for example, will hide the dirt between cleanings more readily than a light colored rug and might be considered for a family room, or entry way. A light colored rug, on the other hand, will help a small room seem a little brighter. This section provides tips on how a rug can define a room, how to balance color, and tips on decorating the rest of the room. Go>

When you plan to include an oriental rug in your decorating scheme, one of the first questions you should ask yourself is "What size?" Constance McGlynn is an interior designer with much experience working with oriental rugs, and offers a few guidelines in helping to match the size of a rug to the size and use of a room. Go>

The first question an interior designer will ask, and that you should ask yourself, is "How will the room be used?" Anticipating a room's use has a very practical function: some rugs may be better suited to high traffic and activity areas than others. A dark colored rug, for example, will hide the dirt between cleanings more readily than a light colored rug and might be considered for a family room, or entry way. A light colored rug, on the other hand, will help a small room seem a little brighter. This section provides tips on how a rug can define a room, how to balance color, and tips on decorating the rest of the room. Go>

First brought to this country in colonial times, oriental rugs are today more popular than ever. While an oriental rug is always at home in a traditional room setting, decorators are also using the intricate pattern and colors as a counterpoint to contemporary decor. Many first-time buyers are new to this world of color and design, and questions frequently arise. Visit our Frequent Questions area for answers to all of your questions, and to questions you may not have considered to ask. Go>