The Casemira Journal

The Casemira Journal

Exotic wood terrace with teak garden furniture, polypropylene outdoor rug with a beige and taupe geometric pattern, under a pergola and Mediterranean plants
polypropylene exterieur

Waterproof outdoor rugs: rain, sun and UV explained

La rédaction Casemira

Rain, sun and UV: three enemies of textiles that an outdoor rug has to face season after season.

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Elegant contemporary living room with a midnight blue velvet sofa, teal rug with a geometric pattern, oak panelled wall and brushed brass lamp

Teal, navy or midnight blue rugs: which one for your living room?

Contemporary design living room with a workshop-style glass partition, charcoal grey modular sofa, sand and black geometric rug, monstera plant and sculptural ceiling light

Modern living room rugs: the codes of contemporary design

Pastel haute couture living room with dark walnut parquet, powder pink velvet armchairs, shimmering ivory viscose rug, brass console and crystal chandelier

Viscose rugs: a silky finish and where to use them (pure and blends)

Editorial textile studio flat lay with brushed light wood, rug samples laid out, tape measure, precision scales, slate and a materials laboratory mood

Rug density in g/m²: why it is the key indicator (category by category)

Cyclades Mediterranean interior with a white limestone floor, 200x300 ivory white rug, driftwood bench, olive plant in a terracotta pot and a white lime-washed wall

White rugs: luminous minimalism (undertones, pairings, over 130 designs)

Large 35 m2 Haussmann-style living room with old chevron walnut parquet, large 300x400 rug under two cognac leather sofas facing each other, crystal chandelier and veined marble

Large living room rugs: 200 × 300 or 300 × 400 cm?

Mediterranean terrace in full sun with light stone paving, teak outdoor furniture, large 200x290 sand-coloured geometric rug, dwarf palm, deep blue sky and sea view

Rug trends for summer 2026: terrace, balcony, pale colours, coolness

Genteel entrance hall with a light limestone floor, 80x150 cream entrance rug, cream lacquered console, oval gold mirror, vase of white flowers

Indoor entrance rugs: sizes, materials and full transparency

Slow living living room with a matt hazel wooden floor, large cream Easy Clean rug, golden retriever lying quietly, beige bouclé sofa and wool throw

Washable rugs and pets (dogs, cats): how it works day to day

Retro 1970s Parisian flat with mid-tone wooden parquet flooring, mustard green vintage rug, mustard velvet, patterned wallpaper and teak bookcase

Vintage rugs: aged original or recent weave? (transparency and choice)

Pared-back japandi studio with a natural pale wooden floor, cream Tencel rug, natural linen, green plants in raw ceramic pots and sage tones

Tencel rugs: the overlooked eco-premium fibre (process, properties, designs)

Haussmann-style master bedroom with old mid-tone oak parquet, 160x200 bed with a fir green velvet buttoned headboard, large 200x300 ivory rug under the bed, brass lamps and wool throw

Rugs under a 90/140/160/180 bed: 3 possible placements (measurements, diagrams)