T here's no better time than the present to shop for both big-ticket home items, like furniture, and smaller touches that'll ...

Choosing a rug can be a surprisingly difficult decision. Get it right, and it can set the atmosphere for a room, bringing style, texture and comfort underfoot. Get it wrong, and it can kill the mood.

According to Joanna Gaines, “a good rug grounds any space with a sense of cohesion,” adding an “effortless layer of warmth ...