Putting the spotlight on just one of our carpet vendors, may have you asking:  "Why Karastan?"  It's the history of Karastan Carpet and Rugs and celebrating their 90 year anniversary that has us showcasing their time, experience, long lasting artistry and the innovation in the industry that put Karastan years ahead of the competition. 

A little history:  Industrialist and retailer, Marshall Field simulated the hand-woven Oriental Rug which would revolutionize the carpet industry by creating a machine-made rug that featured all of the intricate designs and unlimited color variety of a hand-woven rug.  This was the birth of Karastan's first rug mill established in 1926 and then in 1928 the machine-made rug was introduced to the public, with such an overwhelming response it was dubbed "The Wonder Rug".  There are many more Karastan firsts, and we encourage you to visit our showroom to experience the wonder of Karastan.

As a carpet aficionado I have always appreciated the quality that the Karastan family of carpets represents, but bringing it to our own showroom some twenty years ago was something I do remember being exciting about - and for that matter, all of us were like kids in a candy store oooooh-ing and aaaaaw-ing as each new pattern was introduced.  Wools, wool blends, and the luxurious Kashmere are all a part of our every day work day now and we continue to be impressed.

Kashmere

Imagine a carpet that feels as soft as cashmere!   Kashmere is exclusive to and created by Karastan in today's popular colors and patterns.  I have to admit I cannot walk by these samples without my hand luxuriating in the softness of this carpet.  

Area Rugs

This much we know is true:  There is nothing as beautiful as well-designed floors and the combination of hardwoods and area rugs just happen to be our most popular sellers.  The area rug serves as a welcome to defining spaces.  What we've seen these past couple of years is the trend going towards a custom-fit. By selecting a wall-to-wall (aka broadloom) carpet and having it bound to your specific size for a custom area rug, the possibilities of style, pattern, shape and sizes are limitless. 

Read on for more information on designing a custom area rug.