Rugs at Gallery Furniture
Gallery Furniture travels the world looking for the best rugs at the best prices. Our buyers visit small villages and towns in the Middle East, looking for high quality rugs and buying them from the weavers. The rugs are then shipped to Gallery Furniture. Usually, rugs pass through many hands before they get to the store. At each stop the price increases. When Gallery Furniture goes directly to the source, the rugs we buy cost less and you save money.
Rug Facts
Hand-made
Rugs made by hand with fibers tied to the backing, woven through
the backing, or tufted into the backing
Machine-made
Rugs made by machine, using adhesives to fix fibers to the backing
Measurements
Always measure the size of the area the rug will occupy before you shop
Rug or Carpet
The terms are often used interchangeably, but some purists call a rug larger
than 6 ft X 9ft a carpet
With over 18 years of experience, Rug Manager Fred Sirman hails from the area of old world Persia, with a passion for rugs unmatched in Houston. Fred knows how to match a rug to a customer's room and budget. He has trained his staff to do the same, by listening to you, understanding your needs, and providing the information you need to make a purchase that will last.
Rugs to Transform Your Room
You will be amazed at what a rug can do for a room - it can accent, it can brighten, it can bring focus. Gallery Furniture has a rug selection that you will not find anywhere else in Houston. From traditional to contemporary, hand-knotted or machine-made, Gallery Furniture has the rugs to fit any room and any budget. Let Gallery Furniture's rug experts show you how to make the most of your room!
Guide to Buying Oriental Rugs
Making the right decision on a rug is important. It is an investment in your home that will last for years. What should you look for? What kind of rug is best for you? Find out by reading our "Guide to Buying Oriental Rugs."
The Words of Rugs
There are many words used to describe rugs, rug making techniques, and rug styles that most of us do not know. Here's a helpful list of rug words and phrases, our Rug Glossary.