The Byzantine Empire, or Byzantium, consisted of the remnants of the Roman Empire after the fall in the 5th Century AD. The Byzantine Empire continued to exist for another thousand...
In the 18th century, a struggling clothier visited a market in London. His experience there inspired him to start making carpets. Ultimately, his creations would become some of the most...
Interior design trends are always changing. Often, the best place to look for the upcoming style is in celebrity homes and the homes of other wealthy people who work with...
Home buying and selling is a continuous and, at times, contentious profession, especially when you seem to have a property that peak buyers' interest. The problem typically comes down to...
It is easy to overlook hallways in your overall interior design scheme. After all, hallways are not rooms per se but transitional spaces that you use to get from one...
Anatolian carpet is a term used to describe rugs from an area of Asia minor and surrounding regions. Some of the oldest carpets in the world can be dated to...
You are a complex human being with a variety of different interests and sensibilities. Why should you have to confine yourself to one single interior design scheme? If you have...
What are haute couture rugs? Is this really a thing? It sure is. Beautiful rugs, from shag to fringe to floral, are now becoming staples of high fashion.
The 16th and 17th centuries are called the “Golden Age of Carpet Weaving.” Estimations based on trade records, dowries, and estates suggest that 100s of thousands of carpets were produced...