To be honest, I know an area rug helps bring a room together, but beyond that, I know little about rugs and carpeting. Thankfully, there's Dabbieri.

A blog from the Dabbieri Collection, "an exclusive brand of beautifully designed carpeting carefully assembled by International Design Guild - an alliance of premier showroom owners dedicated to providing design professionals and consumers with the widest selection of exceptional floor coverings."

The blog is part marketing, part instructive. I particularly like the Design Tips that appear every so often, teaching readers about the use of pattern and texture, or sustainability, or even tips on buying an oriental rug.