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HOW TO PURCHASETHE PERFECT RUG

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ContentsFive Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your Rug Color Design Texture Construction Fiber

Five Reasons to Buy a Rug

Color Inspiration

Design Inspiration

Rug Sizing

Maintenance & Cleaning

About Dover Rug & Home

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SO, YOU’RE LOOKING TO BUY A RUG?Selecting the perfect rug should be easy - just pick the one that looks best within your budget, right? Nowadays, there are a number of new constructions and materials used plus trends are shifting faster, which can make things a little more complicated. More than ever, the line between fashion and rugs is blurring. Just look at our collection made of refurbished sari silk dresses (Resama Collection on page 21) to see what we mean.

But we believe creating an effortlessly stylish look should be, well, effortless. Our ‘How to Select the Perfect Rug’ buying guide simplifies the process for you, identifying all of the hottest color and design trends for 2013. Better yet, we’ll show how to select a rug for your existing decor and overall lifestyle.

The very foundation for a better, more stylish room starts with the rug you select for the floor. The right design, color, and texture tie all the surrounding elements together. Now, with the 2013 buying guide, buying a rug this year is easy - as it should be.

XAVIER collectionXV-04 GREY-GOLD

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BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR RUG

Five things to consider

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c d t c fCOLORThe first order of business when selecting a rug should be to consider color. Unless your room is a blank slate, you should aim to select a rug that coordinates with the room’s existing color scheme. Trust us, when you get the color right, everything else becomes so much easier.

Warm and bright seat cushions match the warm and bright colors in the rug perfectly, creating a room that is not only cheerful but harmoniously colored.

The cool metallic grays and blacks in the room necessitate cool color tones in the rug. Here, the cool aqua and beige colors in the Bogart rug complement the existing colors in furniture and walls, creating a serene atmosphere.

JULIANA collectionJL-27 RAINBOW

BOGART collectionBG-03 AQUA-IVORY

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c d t c f DESIGNLet your personal style and existing decor guide you to select either a traditional, transitional, or contemporary rug. When in doubt transitional designs are a smart choice as they tend to work in most interiors, ranging from traditional to contemporary rooms.

The elaborately pattered chairs draw your eye in this room. Rather than compete with the pattern in the chairs with a patterned rug, it’s best to select a solid design with colors that complement the chairs like this hand-knotted rug from our Byron Collection.

The patterned rug looks fantastic here, creating an eye-catching focal point that does not compete with other furniture in the room. This is because the other furniture is patternless which allows the rug to garner attention.

BYRON collectionBB-01 METAL

RYLAN collectionRL-04 IVORY-BROWN

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HOW TO MIX LIKE A PRO Mixing multiple patterns in a room is

entirely possible and quite stylish when

done correctly. Just consider these basics

when mixing it up:

Color is paramount

Pick a rug that stays within the

room’s existing color family

(pastel colors with pastel colors, jewel

tones with jewel tones, etc.) and the

room’s different patterns will

appear in harmony rather than

competing for the eye’s attention.

Mixing two patterns

Make sure the rug’s pattern and

scale is distinctly different from

the existing pattern in the room.

For instance, if the room’s armchair

is upholstered in an intricate

floral design, select an over

scaled geometric rug design.

Mixing three patterns

In this case, the rug’s motif should

match one of the room’s two existing

pattern but in a different scale.

As an example, an over scaled

animal print rug would work with

an intricate animal print pillow and

plaid throw blanket nicely.

MADELINE collectionMZ-05 HIBISCUS

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c d t c f TEXTUREDesign and color may define a rug to most onlookers, but the visual effects of texture should not be underestimated. Not only are textured rugs visually intriguing in themselves, they offset the solid surface of your floor, drawing your eyes into the dimensions of the rug.

Sometimes texture is the defining characteristic in a rug. Here, Hera Shag features a long twisted yarn that not only feels comfortable underfoot, but makes it distinctly different from your average shag rug.

Brighton illustrates how impactful it is to combine texture and pattern. Brighton is constructed in a cut pile/loop combination, with certain parts of the design strategically raised to create a high/low effect. This allows the pattern to ‘pop’, creating dimension and overall visual interest.

HERA SHAG collectionHG-01 IVORY

BRIGHTON collectionBT-04 GREY-GOLD

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Flat-weaves resurged in popularity in 2012 and will continue into 2013, but expect textural effects to redefine the flat-weave category. As an example, the new Adler Collection literally takes flat weaves to new heights. Its defining characteristic is wool pile which is tufted over the flat-weave.

ADLER collectionAW-02 TURKISH COFFEE

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Five reasons to buy a rug

BESIDES THE LOOK!

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CREATE A FOCAL POINT IN YOUR ROOM

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COLORINSPIRATIONFOR2013

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Pantone has announced Emerald, a lively and radiant green, as its 2013 Color of the Year. If we’ve learned anything from design history, it’s that we can expect an array of greens, not just Emerald, to become prevalent in homes this year. Besides Emerald, expect the Kelly greens of last year to expand into different hues like jade to celadon to chartreuse. If you’re looking for a way to add a revitalizing and uplifting color to your room, these green hued rugs are a great place to start.

IT’S EASY TO BE GREEN

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FZ-03 Herbal Garden

BT-01 Lawn

RL-01 Moss

CT-01 Peridot

MZ-09 Lagoon

SA-04 Green-Multi

RESAMA collectionRE-01 EMERALD

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In 2012, gray hit the scene as the new neutral. It’s here to stay in 2013, but with slight variations. This year, muddy dark grays make way for a more modern neutral. Best of all, gray can go from classic elegance to edgy and modern depending on its surroundings elements. Pair one of these gray rugs with this year’s popular citrus colors or jewel tones to couple two of the hottest trends.

GREY IS HERE TO STAY

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EN-07 Smoke

HR-03 Grey

VR-03 Ash

FC-22 Grey-Multi

VN-05 Smoke-Ivory

CT-01 Ash

BRIGHTON collectionBT-04 GREY-GOLD

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Refreshing and vibrant, citrus colors for 2013 feature tangy oranges, zesty yellows, and lime greens. These juicy colors have an unmatchable ability to liven up a space, perfect for rooms that host casual dinners, parties, and entertainment. Pull the look together with a bright vase, set of pillows, or even a bowl of lemons or limes.

CITRUS

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BS-01 Oasis Green

BT-08 Tangerine

EZ-03 Ivory-Blue

BS-07 Ivory-Citron

EZ-02 Lime

VB-03 Lime-Blue

HAPPY SHAG collectionHP-01 CITRON

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It’s time to let your rooms shine this year. Bronze, silver, and golden hues shimmered in women’s fashion on the runway last year, and now is the time to add these glamorous colors to your home. With fibers ranging from bamboo silk to viscose, these metallic hued rugs have a lustrous shine that creates an elegant but edgy impression.

METALLIC

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D O V E R R U G & H O M E 2 7

BB-01 Metal

MK-03 Walnut

MY-07 Espresso-Black

BB-01 Amber

MK-01 Raven

HT-06 Mist

MIRAGE collectionMK-01 IRON

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With names like sapphire, emerald, and ruby, it’s fitting that these rugs make any onlooker feel glamorous and sophisticated. The rich, saturated colors add an intimate feel to any interior space. Add an air of elegance with the dramatic hand-knotted Xavier Collection (see room shot) or a punch of vibrant color with the Resama Collection (RE-01 Sapphire and RE-01 Ruby shown on the following page).

JEWEL TONES

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XV-01 Beige-Multi

RE-01 Sapphire

HT-06 Brick

XV-05 Midnight

RE-01 Ruby

BS-08 Ivory-Sapphire

XAVIER collectionXV-01 AQUA

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DESIGNINSPIRATIONFOR2013

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Dip-dyeing and ombre effects have become a major trend in design over the last two years. This year, the trend evolves into one of our favorites, watercolor designs. Watercolor designs have a fluidity and bleeding of colors, which creates a visual dynamic that flat color lacks. Our Madeline Collections takes this artistic look to the floor in a series of gorgeous rugs that are inspired by popular renditions of watercolor paintings.

WATERCOLOR

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MZ-01 Waterfall

MZ-03 Prism

MZ-05 Hibiscus

MZ-02 Island Blue

MZ-04 Multi

MZ-07 Blue Cascade

MADELINE collectionMZ-02 FLAME

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Once just a trendy niche for the environmentally conscious, eco-friendly rugs have become a staple in the repertoire of many interior designers. The raw elegance of natural rugs are highly versatile, allowing them to create a cohesive look with surrounding earth tones or counterbalance other domineering furniture in the room. Oftentimes, these rugs are made of fibers like jute, sisal, or undyed wool that are heavily textured, adding visual interest to an otherwise understated style.

NATURAL BEAUTY

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OK-02 Stone

EC-01 Natural

IT-01 Slate

HD-02 Dune

EC-01 Brown

TT-01 Earth

HADLEY collectionHD-03 STONE

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Bold and eye-catching, geometric patterns emerged as one of 2012’s top trends and it’s here to stay in 2013. The clean lines and bold graphics in geometric designs are admired for their “wow” effect. Your eyes simply can’t help but notice the pattern. You can create a focal point with an over scaled geometric rug (see Brighton, Charlotte, or Halton Too Collection) or go for a smaller scaled geometric pattern for an equally stylish but more subtle presence (see Harper Collection).

GEOMETRIC

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CT-02 Beige

BT-03 Teal

HE-03 Ash

HH-03 Plum

BT-07 Cobalt-Blue

VB-05 Red-Ivory

CHARLOTTE collectionCT-05 IVORY-ONYX

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Home furnishings that wear a vintaged, aged look have long held the admiration from designers everywhere. The prestige of an antiqued, hand-knotted rug is nothing new. However, most recently the rug industry has evolved to create less expensive renditions of the hand-knotted classic. The power loomed Nyla, Stamos, and Viera Collections (shown here) feature patterns with purposeful imperfections that impart a worn look reminiscent of more expensive, antique hand-knotted rugs. The distressed look fits nicely in traditional settings, but can also complete modern rooms as well.

DISTRESS TO IMPRESS

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SM-01 Mink

VR-03 Ash

JX-02 Charcoal-Beige

VR-01 Mocha

NY-11 Taupe

JX-08 Green-Taupe

STAMOS collectionSM-01 CHARCOAL

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D O V E R R U G S 4 0

Marrakesh has become a hot tourist destination recently for its exotic architecture and ornate textiles, inspired by a unique blend of European and Moorish styles. The Moroccan style is becoming an equally popular trend in home decor as well, featuring a number of beautiful rugs with traditional lattice designs that have been reinterpreted into fresh, updated styles. Best of all, adding a Moroccan rug creates a worldly, well-traveled atmosphere in any room.

MOROCCAN CHARM

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D O V E R R U G & H O M E 4 1

AW-01 Azure

AW-01 Taupe

TQ-03 Beige-Smoke

AW-02 White Sand

TQ-01 Ivory-Charcoal

TQ-03 Grey-Beige

ADLER collectionAW-01 TAUPE

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D O V E R R U G S 4 2

The headline may seem like an oxymoron, but even long-standing traditional patterns receive subtle changes over time. So much now, you’ll see traditional patterns open up, becoming less ornate and somewhat more transitional. Over the past year or so, borders have become thinner as well and that trend looks to continue into 2013. Traditional designs are also being applied to different textures like chunky loops (see Madison Collection) or soumak rugs (see Laurent Collection). However, if you’re more of a classic traditional type, take a look at the new hand-knotted Morrow Collection featured in the room shot to the left.

UPDATED TRADITIONAL

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MW-02 Dark Navy

VN-04 Moss-Gold

MQ-04 Gold

MW-02 Ivory-Rust

RL-04 Brown-Ivory

LE-01 Charcoal

MORROW collectionMW-03 BLACK-LT. GOLD

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D O V E R R U G S 4 4

Patio areas are known for fun activities like relaxing near the pool or barbecuing on the grill. So it’s only fitting that the patio area is decorated with a fun rug that’s as cheerful and carefree as the time we spend outside. Nowadays, indoor/outdoor rugs are bold and vibrant, featuring fashionable ikat and geometric patterns inspired by indoor rug designs. In fact, indoor/outdoor rugs are a fantastic choice for a living room or dining room for family’s with children or pets because of their easy care. The yarns are UV, stain, and water resistant. In the case of a stain just hose down the rug and leave it in the sun to dry.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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EZ-05 Brown

AY-04 Chocolate-Muti

ZM-02 Lime

EZ-01 Multi

AY-11 Multi

ZM-04 Blue

VENICE BEACH collectionVB-11 BLUE-IVORY

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D O V E R R U G S 4 6

Elegance doesn’t always have to appear conservative and old-fashioned, especially when referencing 2013’s new upscale rugs. These rugs reinterpret sophisticated transitional and traditional designs into highly elegant rugs with an edge. Through a smart combination of updated patterns and carefully selected fibers like bamboo silk or fine Japanese viscose, these bold rugs add an irreverent twist to any room setting.

ELEGANCE WITH AN EDGE

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HE-16 Latte

MK-02 Pinecone

WE-02 Beige closeup

HE-05 Aquamarine

MK-03 Walnut

WE-02 Copper closeup

HERMITAGE collectionHE-16 LATTE

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Layering rugs is one of the hottest design trends around. The key to pulling it off? Go for contrasting patterns, but coordinating colors. Some of the best examples use neutral, sisal or jute rugs on the bottom and a smaller patterned rug like a traditional design or animal skin shaped rug on top. When pulled off correctly, this creates an eclectic and experimental dynamic in the room. If you’ve got the right spot, draping a part of a flat weave over stairs presents a casual chicness, like in the room shot seen here.

LAYER UP

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SUGGESTED PAIRINGS

EC-01 Black

OK-01 Wheat

HD-01 Natural

RE-01 Goldenrod

GC-02 Black-Spice

BG-01 Sea Gold

IA-03 Red-Multi

XV-04 Grey-Gold

CAMDEN collectionCM-03 RUST-MULTI & CM-05 COPPER

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Shags have always been the most comfortable selection, but now, they’re considered one of the most chic too. Expect alluring new textures to redefine the shag category with deep hand-carvings (see Glamour Shag) and polyester strands that strategically surface from the plush pile to add visual interest (see Happy Shag). If you’re looking for a combination of color and comfort in 2013, ombre effects are an emerging trend for shags (see Jasper Shag and Barcelona Shag). Or go with a perennial classic - an ultra soft ivory shag - newly available in our Mason Shag collection.

SHAGS!

MH-01 Ivory

BS-03 Peacock-Lime

MH-01 Seafoam Green

JS-01 Mocha

BS-01 Red-Brown

JS-01 WineberryGLAMOUR SHAG collectionGS-01 BEIGE

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A child’s room is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a place to play, use imagination, do homework, and more. So often for kids, these activities take place on the floor. With that in mind, there are a number of playful and inexpensive rugs that are perfect for a boy’s or girl’s room including a 3 foot round or small scatter sized rug. The rugs featured here showcase soft, fun textures that look great but also provide a comfortable, padded feel.

THE KID’S ROOM

BS-01 Rainbow

JL-17 Apple Green JL-22 Brown-Floral JL-23 Rust-Patch

BS-05 Multi

JL-27 RainbowJL-24 Ivory-Berry

BT-03 Teal BT-06 Apple Green JL-10 Multi-Stripe JL-15 Multi-Floral

JL-28 Earth

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Size It UpMost people shop for a rug based on its appearance and understandably so, but ultimately you should select a rug that enhances or at least complements your interior space. With that said, it’s interesting to know that the size of a rug, not just its appearance, can change the dynamic of a room. For example, a 5x8 rug and an 8x10 rug may fit nicely inside a living room, but if placed properly, the bigger rug actually makes the room appear larger. Alternatively, a large room with multiple functions can use rugs to identify and divide sections of the room. The following charts serve as a guide for selecting a rug size for different rooms.

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COMMON RUG SIZES

RECOMMENDED RUG SIZES

TIPS & TRICKS

3’ x 5’ 5’ x 8’ 8’ x 10’ 9’ x 12’ 12’ x 15’

5’ x 7’ 7’ x 10’ 10’ x 12’ 11’ x 14’ 14’ x 17’

3’ x 5’ 5’ x 8’ 8’ x 10’ 9’ x 12’ 12’ x 15’

ROOM SIZE

• Define the dimensions of the room.

• Keep at least 18 inches of bare floor exposed by the rug’s edges.

• Larger rugs can make a room appear bigger.

RUG SIZE

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LIVING ROOM

5’ x 8’ 8’ x 10’

Selecting a rug for the living room usually comes down to three choices: 5x8, 8x10, or 9x12. Some size guides recommend that either all the furniture rests on the rug, or all the furniture, except for the coffee table, is placed completely off the rug. This will look fine, but one exception is the placement of the sofa. In our opinion, the front legs of a sofa can rest on the rug while the rest of the sofa is off the rug.

A 5x8 rug will typically be placed under the coffee table, with the

rest of the furniture placed off the rug.

An 8x10 rug allows for the furniture to be placed on top of the rug,

or completely off of the rug. It depends on the other furniture and

dimensions of the living room.

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9’ x 12’A 9x12 rug almost always has all the furniture within the living room placed

upon it. Interestingly, the bigger the rug the larger it makes a room appear,

so long as at least 18 inches of bare floor are exposed around the edges.

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DINING ROOMSelecting a rug size for the dining room is pretty straight forward - the legs of the chairs should sit comfortably on the rug, even when pulled out for people to sit. And remember, keep 18 inches of bare floor exposed on the edges of the rug.

ROUND 9’ X 12’Eight foot round rugs are a great choice for round dining tables

with 4 to 6 chairs.

Typically a 9x12 or 8x10 rug will work under a dining table with

6-8 chairs.

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BEDROOMFor bedrooms, there are generally two different approaches. Rugs can be placed around the bed, with runners anchoring each side and a larger rug by the foot of the bed, or a rug can be placed horizontally under the bed with part of the rug exposed on each side.

5’ X 8’ 9’ X 12’5x8s have many applications in the bedroom. The rug can be placed

horizontally near the top of the bed (see picture), vertically next to the

side of the bed, or be placed horizontally near the top of the bed so only a

portion of the rug is only exposed on the sides of the bed (better for 8x10s).

9x12 rugs should be placed horizontally under a bed. A large portion of

the rug will be exposed around the top and sides of the bed. Similar to

living rooms, the larger rug makes the room appear larger.

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Take CareMAINTENANCE & CLEANING

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VACUUMING

RUG PADS

Vacuum regularly. Once a week is recommended, especially in the first month.

Vacuum the rug in the direction of the pile. As an example, imagine the way you stroke a cat’s fur. Feel the surface of the rug before vacuuming to determine the direction of the pile.

Remove the beater bar or place at highest setting if appropriate for textured rugs like looped or braided rugs. Otherwise the vacuum may pull yarns loose.

Certain rugs like shags cannot be vacuumed except with a hand-held vacuum. Shake these rugs outside to loosen dirt and other particles.

Use a rug pad! Rug pads prevent rugs from sliding on the floor, helping with safety but also longevity and premature aging of the rug.

There are rug pads for carpet and rug pads for hardwood flooring.

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CLEANING

Time is of the essence! Clean stains immediately and dry quickly with an absorbent white cloth.

Always work inward on the stain to prevent spreading. Do not rub in circles. If cleaning and maintenance are dominant concerns, consider an indoor/outdoor rug.

They are UV, water, and stain resistant and can be washed down with a hose and dried outside.

When in doubt, opt for a professional cleaning service.

Follow manufacturers cleaning instructions.

Although the proper cleaning method depends on the fiber of the rug, there are some common denominators to remember for nearly every fiber type.

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SYNTHETIC FIBERS NATURAL FIBERS

Acrylic

Use a common cleaning detergent or create one with a teaspoon of neutral detergent and a teaspoon of pure white vinegar combined with a quart of warm water.Absorb as much of the liquid before applying the cleaning solution.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is one of the most stain resistant fibers as it resists moisture damage comparatively well. Follow wool cleaning instructions.

Viscose

Avoid placing a viscose rug in a high-traffic area, as it does not take moisture and heavy foot traffic well. Professionally clean or use a spot cleaner with very little moisture.

Polyester

Polyester (like polypropylene) is one of the most stain resistant fibers as it resists moisture damage comparatively well. Follow wool cleaning instructions.

Cotton

Small rugs can be machine washed in warm water with a mild detergent (if allowed per manufacturers instructions). Larger rugs should be treated with a dry cleaning powder.

Sisal

Use a dry cloth to blot the stain, then use water and pure vinegar together to treat the stain. Be sure to wring out the cloth prior to applying the solution, as excessive moisture is not healthy for sisal rugs.

Jute

Limit the amount of moisture used when treating a stain (never steam clean). Treat stains by dabbing a small amount of club soda or a cloth dampened with mild soap.

Wool

Shedding in wool rugs is completely normal.

Vacuum wool rugs at least once a week for the first few months. Use a common wool cleaning detergent or create one with a teaspoon of neutral detergent and a teaspoon of pure white vinegar combined with a quart of warm water. Absorb as much of the liquid before applying the cleaning solution.

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For three generations, The Jafri family has been designing, weaving, and exporting fine, hand-knotted rugs and carpeting from Pakistan, India and Nepal to Western Europe, The United States and, to other parts of the world as well to serve their expatriate, well-traveled customers.

From its humble birth in 1989 a small showroom in the center of Dover, Massachusetts, founder Mahmud Jafri quickly established a reputation for pleasing some of the most demanding customers in the country – his Dover neighbors, who, it has been said, wouldn’t think twice about showing up for a weekend hunt in jodhpurs, chaps and diamonds. They wanted what Dover Rug & Home provides each and every customer: responsive, truly individualized, services like attentive in-home design assistance and shopping to one-stop repair and maintenance programs for every piece sold.

It wasn’t long before Dover Rug & Home needed more space and relocated to a larger facility in nearby Wellesley Hills. And, Dover Rug & Home’s reputation just kept on growing. A few years later, in February of 2000, Dover Rug & Home opened a second showroom in Hanover, Massachusetts. A year later, it had outgrown its Wellesley Hills space and moved to a 30,000 square foot showroom in Natick. And, in the Spring of 2005 the Hanover showroom moved down the street to more accommodating facility.

Dover Rug & Home has always been quite a bit more than your ordinary retailer. Dover Rug & Home has its own manufacturing facilities in Pakistan, India, and Nepal, which can produce custom-designed one-of-a-kind hand-knotted rugs to dress-up your floors or adorn your walls. And, because they are woven in Dover Rug & Home’s overseas facilities, the costs for our custom products are often very competitive with “run-of-the-loom” rugs sold by other merchants.

Exquisite, one-of-a-kind products that are priced fairly; friendly, over the top services, and our lifetime commitment to maintain the rugs we sell are the reasons our customers keep coming back and perhaps explain why more than a few of them have become our trusted friends as well.

Come visit our showroom and let Dover Rug & Home’s friendly advisors introduce you to some exquisite and colorful works of art you may decide to keep around for a lifetime.

About Dover Rug & Home A HISTORY BUILT ON PERSONALIZED SERVICES

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