Rug & Home Styling Journal by Woven Bliss

Discover expert advice on rugs, runners, outdoor pieces and home styling. From buyer’s guides to care tips and design ideas, the Woven Bliss Journal helps you create beautifully considered spaces, room by room.

Woven Bliss – Why Your Room Feels “Off”: 5 Common Rug Mistakes Devaluing South African Interiors

Why Your Room Feels “Off”: 5 Common Rug Mistakes Devaluing South African Interiors

Why Your Room Feels “Off”: 5 Common Rug Mistakes Devaluing South African Interiors Introduction: The “Uncanny Valley” of Interiors Have you ever walked into a room that should feel expensive—beautiful furniture, great natural light, a clean palette—yet something feels cold, cluttered, or unfinished? That “uncanny valley” sensation is more common than most homeowners realise. And […]

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The Modern Safari: How to Style Natural Textures in a South African Home

The Modern Safari: How to Style Natural Textures in a South African Home South African interiors are entering a new era. The visual language of safari design has shifted away from overt themes and decorative motifs, moving instead toward a more refined, design-led aesthetic known as Modern Safari. Rooted in texture, material honesty, and calm

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Woven Bliss – Luxury Rug

The “Landing Pad” Effect: Why Your Master Suite Needs an Oversized Luxury Rug

The “Landing Pad” Effect: Why Your Master Suite Needs an Oversized Luxury Rug In high-end South African interior design, a rug is no longer a decorative afterthought. It’s the architectural foundation of the room — the element that makes everything else look intentional, cohesive, and genuinely “master suite”. If you’ve ever walked into a beautiful

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Woven Bliss – Hand-Knotted vs Hand-Tufted vs Handwoven: Rug Types Explained | Woven Bliss SA

Dreaming in Cloud Dancer: The 2026 Bedroom Rug Edition

Dreaming in Cloud Dancer: The 2026 Bedroom Rug Edition Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026 is Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201)—an airy, balanced off-white that’s designed to feel calm, spacious, and quietly uplifting. If you’re searching the Cloud Dancer bedroom rug trend 2026, you’re right on time: this look is moving fast through bedrooms because it

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Woven Bliss – layered rugs

2026 Rug Trends in South Africa: Texture-First, Earth Tones, and Statement Floors

2026 Rug Trends in South Africa: Texture-First, Earth Tones, and Statement Floors If you want your home to feel more refined—fast—start at floor level. In 2026, South African interiors are shifting away from “matchy-matchy” décor and loud, busy designs. The new direction is clear: texture-first rugs, warm earth tones, and statement floors that anchor a

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Hand-Knotted vs Hand-Tufted vs Handwoven: Rug Types Explained | Woven Bliss SA

Rug terminology can feel unnecessarily confusing. One retailer says “handmade”, another says “handloomed”, and a third uses “hand-finished” as if it means the same thing. Yet the construction method — how the rug is actually built — directly affects how it performs in your home: how it feels underfoot, how it wears in busy areas,

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Woven Bliss – 2025 Silk Rug Care Guide: Delicate Luxury Maintenance | Woven Bliss SA

The Carbon Footprint of Synthetic vs Natural Rugs

The Carbon Footprint of Synthetic vs Natural Rugs Summary There’s no one-size-fits-all winner. Polypropylene (PP) and recycled PET/nylon rugs often have a lower cradle-to-gate (A1–A3) carbon footprint per m² than wool, but use-phase care, longevity, and end-of-life can flip the picture. Wool brings biodegradability and durability but carries enteric methane impacts at the farm stage;

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Woven Bliss – Installing Stair Runners

A Professional Guide to Installing Stair Runners & Decorative Stair Rods

A Professional Guide to Installing Stair Runners & Decorative Stair Rods Introduction A beautifully fitted stair runner transforms a staircase — adding warmth, texture, and a touch of luxury.This guide provides a professional, step-by-step process for fitting stair runners, along with handmade decorative stair rods and brackets. All Woven Bliss rods and brackets are custom-made

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Woven Bliss – Hand Tufted Carpet Runner

2025 Silk Rug Care Guide: Delicate Luxury Maintenance | Woven Bliss SA

Silk Rug Care Guide 2025 Introduction Silk rugs are the epitome of luxury: finely detailed, luminous, and exquisitely soft. Whether pure silk or a silk blend, these rugs are often hand-knotted masterpieces that deserve careful, considered care. Silk fibres are strong yet delicate in the wrong conditions — they are sensitive to moisture, harsh chemicals,

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