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Benefits of hand-knotted rugs

   Hand-knotted area rugs can add flare and style to any space. Most commonly used in homes and offices, these area rugs are nothing less than pieces of art work that can be walked on. Besides their stunning one-of-a-kind beauty, there are also many benefits that...
How do I spot clean my area rug?

How do I spot clean my area rug?

Whether your rug is hand-knotted, or machine woven, or made with wool or synthetic fibers, spot cleaning your area rug is the same. First, evaluate the stain. Is it a wet stain? (i.e. wine, tea, coffee?) If the answer is yes, simply making a mixture of a cup of tap...
What is the right size rug for my room?

What is the right size rug for my room?

While it may be tempting to measure your room and decide on a rug size based solely on the dimensions of the room, instead consider how your room is being used. An area rug does exactly what its name implies; it defines an area. Think about furniture grouping. In many...
Welcome to our new website!

Welcome to our new website!

For the past 50 years, The Rug Merchant has had the pleasure of bringing beautiful area rugs to homeowners across the Tri-state and beyond. After months of planning and hard work, we are excited to present our new website to our customers! We want our website to be a...