The Capel Rugs Blog

Pinterest is quickly becoming the place to go for great home ideas, so of course we had to get in on the action! We’ve been pinning like crazy, building our boards and seeing what some of our favorite companies and designers are doing. It’s so much fun sharing ideas and decorating tips and hearing directly from the people who are using these products.

We pride ourselves on creating on-trend collections that are often inspired by our travels, the latest runway fashions or a statement-making piece of jewelry. That’s why it’s so great to see a social platform dedicated to visually sharing ideas that can have such an influence on the decorating world. We love that our collections are often the foundation for great designs and now this forum can help our clients share those successes.

Our page has all manner of great products and conversations — a couple of our favorite boards to pin to are “Pitter Patter” (because it’s just so cute!) and “Made in the USA,” which shows the classic side of the Capel tradition.

We’re thinking up new ideas for boards and creative ways to incorporate our rugs into home décor everyday. So make sure to stop by and follow us at pinterest.com/capelrugs. Happy Pinning!

A beautiful, hand knotted rug is a timeless and luxurious symbol of the connection between function and art, between a space and the people who inhabit it. Part of what adds to the timeless aspect of these rugs is their durability; with proper care, a hand knotted rug can be a color-compelling base for design ideas for years, and generations, to come.

Rug makers have long counted on the stain-resistant qualities of wool to craft rugs that are naturally durable, as the oils in the wool fibers keep dirt and debris from becoming easily attached to the rug. Even so, the following three steps are crucial to maintaining a long-lasting vibrant look.

Padding:
Placing top-quality padding under your hand knotted area rug cushions the rug and prevents it from rubbing against the solid surface it covers. In addition, it provides another layer of protection from dirt below. Padding also provides comfort underfoot and prevents sliding on smooth floors.

Vacuuming and Sweeping:
Sand, grit and dust can work down to the base of the pile where abrasive action damages the wool fibers. Vacuuming daily is a great way to keep particles from settling into the pile, especially in high traffic areas. Sweeping the rug with a broom at least once a week removes loose soil and brings out its natural sheen.

Note: A vacuum’s beater brush removes a small amount of pile with each use and can quickly destroy fringe, so always be cautious when vacuuming around the edges of the rug.

Rotation:
To ensure that your rug wears evenly, rotate its position on the floor. Rotate your rug 180 degrees every six months to two years, depending on the location and foot traffic your rug is exposed to.

If your rug is new, expect some shedding at first. This is a natural process and the shedding will subside after a few months of regular use and care.

This routine maintenance will help the rug to maintain all its vibrancy and color, creating an enduring legacy of enjoyment and style.

We’ve continued our trend-setting ways with our new introductions at this year’s High Point Market. These compelling new designs feature the kind of lush color palettes that reflect our new style point of view™.

Market attendees were impressed with our striking uses of color and offered really enthusiastic feedback for our new braided collections, import introductions (including Eminence) and designer additions.

Behind the Scenes with Genevieve and a sneak peek at the new collection

Genevieve Gorder, herself, was in attendance to unveil her four new Capel collections – Moor, NY Dot, Sno and Tribe. Market Style Spotters, Jamie Meares and Mat Sanders, tagged two of Genevieve’s new collections as a favorite look and on-trend product – Sno in the Peony colorway and NY Dot in Oslo Grey.

NY Dot in Day Glow and Snow in Peony

We also received endless complements from our eye-catching showroom vignettes that told trend stories through layering, arrangement and hue, which we hope will inspire showrooms and homes across the country to create bold color narratives.

Thanks to all who stopped by during the Market and shared in the excitement for our latest collections!

Now that spring is here, and summer is just around the corner, let the Capel Anywhere^™ collection bring comfort and style to your patio or porch.

We’ve been leading the way in this new direction of home furnishings since we became the first company to market outdoor rugs—and we’ve kept on designing and innovating ever since!

Imagine bringing the textures and designs of Capel Rugs to your favorite outdoor areas, with the low maintenance and weather resistance that are standard in our indoor/outdoor collection. Our Capel Anywhere rugs are also ideal for any high-traffic areas such as entryways and kitchens.

Many of our outdoor selections are available in custom sizes. Our Creative Concepts bordered rug designs allow you to choose your own custom border fabrics, creating a look that’s both stylish and durable.

A few indoor/outdoor rugs we love:

Weatherwise

This high-quality indoor/outdoor rug is machine-woven from 100% Olefin. Weatherwise is available in cocoa and sisal, two new exciting colorways that add to our extensive collection of brown and beige area rugs.

Hammock

The Hammock style is a bordered rug design that utilizes braided construction to create a rich, textured look. Available in custom sizes, this cross sewn rectangle design is a perfect fit for a variety of spaces. Make sure to check out our new grey taupe design, which is one of our hottest trending items this season.

Fresh Air

The Fresh Air collection presents a unique series of machine-woven rugs available in a variety of colors and shapes. These elegant designs are paired with rugged quality to create a rustic style that works equally well on the porch or as the centerpiece of a room.

Woodrun

A casual rug designed for indoor/outdoor use, the Woodrun collection is offered in a variety of fresh colors that feature solid or heathered yarns and are also available in a number of different shapes and custom sizes. The braided construction won’t shrink and is so durable that, when necessary, you can just hose this rug off and hang it in the sun to dry.

Whether it’s for creative play or curled up reading a book, kids spend a lot of time on their floor. That’s why, when decorating a child’s room, the floor is the most significant surface, allowing you to create an ambiance for exploration or quiet reflection or just a space for relaxing with their friends.

Capel Kidz collections are both functional and fashionable. They provide a soft surface for play and muffle sound, while bringing energy and warmth to a room. These area rugs can define various spaces within a larger room, distinguishing areas for rest and areas for play. From a design perspective, color and texture are important elements for polishing a room’s décor and an area rug is a great way to incorporate bold colors and rich textures into a child’s space.

Spark your child’s sense of adventure with our line of Sailor Boy rug – accentuate a jungle motif with Parrot or take the plunge with an ocean-themed decor accented by Sea Monster or Deep Blue Sea.

Sea Monster - Cross Sewn Rectangle

Our Cutting Garden rug is the perfect piece to accompany tea parties or princesses in their castles; the cool pastels of Tea Rose, Buttercup and Blue Bell invoke the magic of a springtime garden.

Tea Rose - Round

Regardless of the pattern, Capel Kidz rugs provide the perfect environment for a child’s imagination to run wild. These comfortable creations are constructed of quality materials for durability that children will never outgrow.

It’s March and the week of St. Patrick’s Day, so what better time to explore using the color green? Bight, cheery and refreshing, this color evokes the true essence of the season.

Expert Design Tip — To incorporate a striking burst of green, designers recommend choosing a rug, which provides an endless array of options. It is an affordable design accent and can be easily moved when you’re looking to refresh a room. Choose a rug style with multiple shades of green so it will better coordinate with a variety of your existing furnishing and accessories.

Peaceful and rejuvenating, green is the most restful color to the eye, making it the perfect color for the bedroom or den.

Discover some refreshing selections from our collections.

Arabella in Spring Green

Arabella, a new collection for Williamsburg^®, is a fresh take on an 18^th century ogee design. This stunning, hand knotted rug creates a distinct style by looking to the past to fashion an accessory that meets today’s decor trends.

Florentine in Citron

Combining a classic flame stitch with contemporary color, Florentine is inspired by a Williamsburg® textile, providing cool coverage and an updated vibe.

Uzbek in Emerald

The indigenous patterns from the east are contagious, folky and powerful. This rug from Genevieve Gorder presents familiar woven wonders while pushing its patterning to the next level.

Persian Trace in Jade

Intricately hand knotted antique rug patterns weave their way through fashionable field colors creating a unique decorating statement.

Traditional rugs are making their way back on popular trend lists. From layering with a natural woven base rug to warming up a long narrow kitchen, traditional-style rugs are finding rebirth in today’s decor.

Traditional rugs – whether Oriental, Persian or Turkish in origin – are renowned for their stunning style, intricate details and breadth of color palettes. These styles are a mainstay for formal spaces like living rooms and dining rooms. However, incorporating these traditional styles in an unconventional manner presents a more casual environment with the eclectic flair by creating contrast, adding visual interest and grounding furniture grouping in an open space.

Featured in the picture above is Capel’s Topaz  style, part of our collection Satin Runner Roll collection.

What new ways will your incorporate a traditional rug into your next design? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @CapelRugs.

Spring is in the air and whimsical floral patterns are en vogue this season both on the runway and in the hallway. In this season of vivid hues and floral prints, Capel is on trend, offering a selection of area rugs for every room in your home. These multi-colored motifs set the tone for a room’s color palette, allowing you to pull in and pair additional accents and designs. Our Charming Suzani  rug (featured above) is a fantastic example of a piece that incorporates several colors into a room.  The rug is derived from an original textile and is a beautiful interpretation in all its botanical glory.

Discover additional botanical prints from our designer collections below, where we’ve featured a few of our striking spring-inspired designs.

From Capel’s Biltmore® For Your Home line, Orchard House is named for the farmhouse on the Biltmore grounds that pre-dates the estate. Hand tufted in India for an exceptionally soft feel, the stylized designs are inspired by the leaded glass and carved stone adorning the entrance of Biltmore House, embodying a graceful combination of nature and craftsmanship.

An inspired and artistic interpretation of natural themes, Mesmerize-Bloom in Lilac by designer Kevin O’Brien is both graphic and whimsical. The Mesmerize collection features five rich colors in coordinating loop hooks with stripes, medallions and blooms to allow a multitude of layering options.

The Hannah collection, inspired by folk art painted furniture, was designed by Johannes Spitler for Williamsburg. Our colorful 70-line loop hook rug interprets the pinwheel motifs perfectly.

According to the principles of Feng Shui, red is a color that signifies richness and luxury. It evokes strong emotions like passion, energy and vitality. We “roll out the red carpet” for celebrities and dignitaries. So why not incorporate red into our own homes?

The color red is compelling, powerful and striking. In design, a little bit of red goes a long way – which makes it a fabulous color for accent rugs. This bold choice of color creates a focal point that draws the eye directly to the floor.

Contemporary or traditional, solid or pattern, indoor or out – our design team has worked to create a variety of rugs featuring red that suit any aesthetic.

Chesterfield
Chesterfield (shown in sunset) offers a textural, casual appeal suitable for environments ranging from modern to Mission. This Williamsburg® rug by Capel is flat woven and made of 100% wool in India.

Royalty
Capel Rugs’ Royalty collection delivers a classic look in a traditional design. Royalty is hand tufted and made of pure wool in India.

Copperidge
Unique texture and ingenious color combine to make Copperidge an instant favorite. Wool chenille yarns provide a luxurious look while resilient polypropylene ensures durability. Made in the USA and composed of a blend of polypropylene, wool, cotton and nylon.

Pow Wow
The power of Ikat wows in this hand tufted Capel showstopper. Pow Wow is made of 100% wool in India.

Ridgeway
Perfect for any décor, Ridgeway by Capel Rugs features two key design elements – color and texture. This collection is hand tufted in China and composed of a blend of polyester and acrylic.

Finesse-Gate House
Inspired by the intricate scrollwork from the wrought iron gates at BiltmoreHouse, the Finesse-Gate House collection is both a licensed Biltmore® For Your Home design and a Capel Anywhere™ rug. Made of pure olefin for durability, this elegant floor covering is machine woven in Belgium.

We experienced a terrific turnout at the Capel Showroom during the 2012 Winter Market at World Market Center in Las Vegas. It was great to see so many people and get such positive feedback regarding Capel’s “New Style Point of View.”

Those of you who were there saw our new Chenille Creations custom design rug program and the latest additions in our licensing collections for Biltmore® For Your Home and Williamsburg®.

In addition to debuting many new styles, we had the support of celebrity designer Genevieve Gorder, who met attendees and spoke about her line of highly acclaimed rugs for Capel. Her appearance and vibrant energy gave the showroom a definite sense of excitement.

Genevieve Gorder with Russell Jenkins with Bassett Furniture

Our Kindle Fire tablet giveaway also generated a lot of enthusiasm. Congratulations to Brian Austin, Finds Design & Décor in Chico, GA; Kathy Freise, NetChannel in Albuquerque, NM; and Sharon Francia, Francia Designs in Henderson, NV.

Thanks to all who stopped by during the Las Vegas and Atlanta markets!