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Will My Rug Shed? While some rugs are more susceptible to shedding than others, you shouldn't experience excessive shedding with any new rug. In fact, a majority of our rugs don't shed at all. There are various factors that contribute to shedding, including the manufacturing process, type of fibre and location of the rug in your home. In this post, we'll look at some of the reasons why rugs shed and what you can do to minimise shedding. Rugs That Won't Shed As we mentioned earli

Choosing A Pet-Friendly Rug Pets are part of the family, and in Australia, we love our pets. A national survey conducted in 2017 revealed that: There are around 29 million pets in Australia (more than the human population of 25 million!). Three in five Australian households (or 61% of households) have a pet. 90% of Australian households have had a pet at some time. But as much as we love our pets, sometimes, they can make a real mess of our homes! However, there's no need to ba

Does Rug Size Matter?Rug size matters! And spending a little bit of time measuring and researching before purchasing your rug is time well spent. Why? Because a rug that is too small for a room will look like it's floating and lost, while a rug that is too big will overpower the room and make it appear smaller than it is. The first step to choosing the right rug size is deciding whether you want your rug to be the focal point of the room or an accent piece. Once you have this design objective se

Key Components To Choosing Rug Material Adding a rug to a room is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to add an extra layer of insulation to your home during winter. A rug can make a big difference to the overall temperature of your home, as well as to how cosy it feels (particularly underfoot). Rugs also add an extra element of colour and style, so you can easily switch up the look of your home when the seasons change. Here are our top tips for choosing the best rug for winte

Key Rules For Layering Rugs Do you love the layered rug look but have no idea where to start? You're not alone! Layering rugs is the perfect way to add colour, texture and warmth to almost any space, but with so many options available, it can be hard to know how to make the layered look work for you. The layered rug look is a trend that looks like it might be here to stay, so we've thought we'd put together this quick guide to the art of rug layering. Here's what you need to know.Colour Is t