Rug Blog

Are you ready to transform your home for this holiday season? Look no further than our classic braided collection of holiday rugs, baskets, and tree skirts. Made in Troy, North Carolina with love a...
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Why are Braided Area Rugs the Perfect Choice for Your Casual Living Spaces? When it comes to creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your cabin or casual cottage style interiors and exteriors, c...
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This rug blog will explain the construction and benefits of a flat woven area rug! Shop the blog we have linked the images to the product page!
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As Labor Day approaches, let's take a moment to appreciate the labor of love that goes into creating handmade rugs. These exquisite pieces of art not only add beauty to our spaces but also remind u...
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Back to school - Dorm Room & Small Spaces
When it comes to dorm rooms and small space design, every square inch counts. Maximizing functionality and style is essential in these compact living areas. One often overlooked design element that...
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In this blog, we will cover our American-made rugs and talk about what you can expect from a Made in the USA Capel Rug! You don't want to miss the braider video, check it out!
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Why Capel Braided rugs vs another type of rug?
Why not? Our braided rugs are well-made and well-loved. We started with our variegated yarn braids over 100 years ago. These colorful, durable designs are made to meet the rigorous demands of lif...
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Capel Anywhere - We have your Outdoor Living Spaces Covered!
When you think of Capel think of indoor and outdoor rugs! Capel Anywhere: These rugs can be used in all weather spaces. They are made of polypropylene and olefin which withstand all climates...
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Quality Machine Made Area Rug Options
Made in America, these quality Machine Made Area Rug Options are Machine woven of 100% Polyester, these rugs are as durable as they are soft to the touch. This mix of traditional and transitional d...
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Pet Friendly & Earth friendly PET area rugs
May is National Pet Month in the United States a time to celebrate all of the benefits that our pets bring to our lives. We offer many Pet-Friendly & PET area rug options! Easy care is a p...
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SPRING CLEANING - How to care for your Capel Rug!
Spring cleaning! It's a chore....we know .....but read on to learn how to easily care for and clean your Capel Rug!
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The versatility of braided rugs, ideas for every room!
Ideas for every room, inside and outside of your home!
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Revitalizing Your Home With An Area Rug
In this blog, we will give you inspiration for breathing new life into your home.
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Top Trends in Braided Rugs for 2023
Read to discover trending colors and styles that are emerging this year, and how Capel rugs will cover these trends.
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RED! How does it make you feel? Red, this color attracts the most attention and is associated with strong emotions, such as love, and passion. It gives a feeling of strength and power. Red is st...
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Various interior design styles are defined in this blog and we show how our extensive collection of rugs will compliment any home interior style.
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Best Place to Buy Braided Rugs
Your home reflects your personality. Your décor tells a long-term story about who you are, where you’ve been, and what type of things you like to surround yourself with. The details of a room from...
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"New Departure" Braided Rugs 1917 Capel Rugs is Born: Using the raw material from his venture Gee-Haw Plow Lines, A. Leon Capel fashioned braids and created the very first reversible braided...
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Makrana - Capel's Quintessential Design
Capel Rugs dipped deep into our century-plus design archives to find a quintessential traditional design that has stood the test of time. The winner? Makrana, an eloquently elegant made modern with...
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100 YEARS IN THE MAKING In 1917, an industrious 17-year-old North Carolinian named A. Leon Capel started a company manufacturing mule plow lines and ropes. He named his company Gee-Haw, because...
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For nearly half a century, Eunice Moore sewed rugs at the Capel factory in Troy. In February of 2017, she turned 100. It was a great year to be a centenarian. #capel100
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