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Jeff's Rugs of the Month – October
Every month, Jeff Arcari picks out new rugs, or notable rugs in our extensive inventory, and gives us the history and background on each piece. We think you’ll find October’s...
Jeff's Rugs of the Month – October
Every month, Jeff Arcari picks out new rugs, or notable rugs in our extensive inventory, and gives us the history and background on each piece. We think you’ll find October’s...
Inspired by Autumn – by Kim Jermain
As the seasonal shift from long summer days begins, crisp fall temperatures ignite the warm reds, yellows and oranges of New England’s foliage. Autumn’s sizzle of color, in contrast to...
Inspired by Autumn – by Kim Jermain
As the seasonal shift from long summer days begins, crisp fall temperatures ignite the warm reds, yellows and oranges of New England’s foliage. Autumn’s sizzle of color, in contrast to...
Moroccan Rugs: Hidden Gems of Northern Africa
By the late 19th century, Orientalism was a major phenomenon in Europe. Collecting carpets was amongst one of the many interest among those attracted to the culture of the Orient....
Moroccan Rugs: Hidden Gems of Northern Africa
By the late 19th century, Orientalism was a major phenomenon in Europe. Collecting carpets was amongst one of the many interest among those attracted to the culture of the Orient....
Landry & Arcari Sponsors Radio Open Source
Christopher Lydon and Mary McGrath–the team behind the landmark radio program The Connection and the first-ever podcast in 2003–are back on WBUR with Radio Open Source, a weekly conversation about...
Landry & Arcari Sponsors Radio Open Source
Christopher Lydon and Mary McGrath–the team behind the landmark radio program The Connection and the first-ever podcast in 2003–are back on WBUR with Radio Open Source, a weekly conversation about...
Landry & Arcari Wins Best of North Shore and Be...
Salem, Massachusetts (July 9, 2015) — Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, a New England-based retailing company, has been chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Best of Boston Award,...
Landry & Arcari Wins Best of North Shore and Be...
Salem, Massachusetts (July 9, 2015) — Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, a New England-based retailing company, has been chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Best of Boston Award,...
Beach Inspired Color Year-Round by Kim Jermain
Summer is here, and as weather tested New Englanders, we're ready to relax and enjoy our Atlantic coastline. While cleaning up after the winter's wrath, readying boats for the harbor...
Beach Inspired Color Year-Round by Kim Jermain
Summer is here, and as weather tested New Englanders, we're ready to relax and enjoy our Atlantic coastline. While cleaning up after the winter's wrath, readying boats for the harbor...
Carpet Seams
One of the most important questions regarding a carpet installation (a question that is typically not asked) is “how will this carpet seam?” First, be careful about creating more seams...
Carpet Seams
One of the most important questions regarding a carpet installation (a question that is typically not asked) is “how will this carpet seam?” First, be careful about creating more seams...
Jeff's Picks: Oushak, Gabbeh & "Frances"
Turkish Oushak J42721 - Inspired by the rejuvenation of 19th century carpet production in and around the city of Oushak in western Turkey, this modern piece captures the magic of...
Jeff's Picks: Oushak, Gabbeh & "Frances"
Turkish Oushak J42721 - Inspired by the rejuvenation of 19th century carpet production in and around the city of Oushak in western Turkey, this modern piece captures the magic of...
A Chicago Connection and an Oushak Rug
When the new Creative Director for Sasaki Associates recently relocated from Chicago, he sought out the quintessential Boston neighborhood, acquiring a unit in a Back Bay building along the Commonwealth Avenue...
A Chicago Connection and an Oushak Rug
When the new Creative Director for Sasaki Associates recently relocated from Chicago, he sought out the quintessential Boston neighborhood, acquiring a unit in a Back Bay building along the Commonwealth Avenue...
Rug Pads for Sangpo & Nepal
Through the month of May, all proceeds from our sales of oriental rug pads will be donated to the Nepolese people who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. The...
Rug Pads for Sangpo & Nepal
Through the month of May, all proceeds from our sales of oriental rug pads will be donated to the Nepolese people who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. The...
Ten Reasons Why You Need a Rug Pad Under Your Rug
So picture the scene: you're at one of Landry & Arcari's three showrooms, and one of our knowledgeable salespeople has just helped you pick out the perfect hand-made rug for...
Ten Reasons Why You Need a Rug Pad Under Your Rug
So picture the scene: you're at one of Landry & Arcari's three showrooms, and one of our knowledgeable salespeople has just helped you pick out the perfect hand-made rug for...
SIXTH Annual "5 Under 40" Award Winners Announced
Up-and-Coming New England-Based Design Professionals Recognized as Hot Talent to Watch Boston, MA (April 17, 2015)–New England Home is pleased to announce the 2015 winners of the sixth annual "5...
SIXTH Annual "5 Under 40" Award Winners Announced
Up-and-Coming New England-Based Design Professionals Recognized as Hot Talent to Watch Boston, MA (April 17, 2015)–New England Home is pleased to announce the 2015 winners of the sixth annual "5...
Painterly Rugs
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, “painterly rugs” are one of the top five interior design trends of 2015. Although there have been past attempts to create durable...
Painterly Rugs
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, “painterly rugs” are one of the top five interior design trends of 2015. Although there have been past attempts to create durable...
"Macro" Rug Photography
We know that our work in the interior design field entails keeping track of many details. It is, in part, the attention paid to these myriad details that makes the...
"Macro" Rug Photography
We know that our work in the interior design field entails keeping track of many details. It is, in part, the attention paid to these myriad details that makes the...
Carpet of the Month: April
Our Beauport Collection carpets are 100% wool, and handmade to the finest quality standards. All of the colors are hand picked as well. The goods are 13' 2" wide and...
Carpet of the Month: April
Our Beauport Collection carpets are 100% wool, and handmade to the finest quality standards. All of the colors are hand picked as well. The goods are 13' 2" wide and...
Transitional Rug of the Month: April
J42413–This 8' x 10' 1" Agra Hunter from our Etched Collection has very old roots dating back to the 16th century Mughal Emperor Akbar, however it employs a very new...
Transitional Rug of the Month: April
J42413–This 8' x 10' 1" Agra Hunter from our Etched Collection has very old roots dating back to the 16th century Mughal Emperor Akbar, however it employs a very new...
Contemporary Rug of the Month: April
J42772 - Landry & Arcari is proud to introduce this great new line of exclusive and affordable contemporary hand woven Tibetan carpets. The Bespoke Tibetan Collection carpets use only the...
Contemporary Rug of the Month: April
J42772 - Landry & Arcari is proud to introduce this great new line of exclusive and affordable contemporary hand woven Tibetan carpets. The Bespoke Tibetan Collection carpets use only the...
Antique Rug of the Month: April
JF6018–Early Persian Serapi carpets are perhaps one of the most recognized and sought after antique carpet types in the marketplace. This month's antique rug was chosen for its rarity in...
Antique Rug of the Month: April
JF6018–Early Persian Serapi carpets are perhaps one of the most recognized and sought after antique carpet types in the marketplace. This month's antique rug was chosen for its rarity in...
This Old House Has Its 35th Anniversary, and La...
What's so special about the upcoming 35th season of This Old House? Well, aside from the fact that the show has been on PBS for 35 years, they asked us...
This Old House Has Its 35th Anniversary, and La...
What's so special about the upcoming 35th season of This Old House? Well, aside from the fact that the show has been on PBS for 35 years, they asked us...
5 Under 40 Awards Showcases the Next Wave of De...
Once again, we teamed up with New England Home Magazine to highlight the brightest emerging talent in the fields of architecture, home design products, interiors, furniture, and landscape design with...
5 Under 40 Awards Showcases the Next Wave of De...
Once again, we teamed up with New England Home Magazine to highlight the brightest emerging talent in the fields of architecture, home design products, interiors, furniture, and landscape design with...
Downsizing and Upgrading in the City
Throughout the late 90's and well into the 2000's, Boston's familiar landscape always included a number of massive cranes, hard at work building or rebuilding part of the city so...
Downsizing and Upgrading in the City
Throughout the late 90's and well into the 2000's, Boston's familiar landscape always included a number of massive cranes, hard at work building or rebuilding part of the city so...
Love Your Home - Tell Us Your Design Challenge!
As Spring continues to tease us with its entrance in New England, we're itching for the weather stay consistent and begin the transition from cold and snuggly to fresh and...
Love Your Home - Tell Us Your Design Challenge!
As Spring continues to tease us with its entrance in New England, we're itching for the weather stay consistent and begin the transition from cold and snuggly to fresh and...
How Recycling Has Entered the World of Rugs - R...
From recycling soda bottles into carpet fiber, braiding old t-shirts into rag rugs, and weaving silk rugs from old saris, there are many ways to bring recycling into the rug...
How Recycling Has Entered the World of Rugs - R...
From recycling soda bottles into carpet fiber, braiding old t-shirts into rag rugs, and weaving silk rugs from old saris, there are many ways to bring recycling into the rug...
Top 5 Takeaways from Design Bloggers Conference...
While we are head over heels for rugs here at Landry & Arcari, we also know that not everyone lives, dreams, and breathes the same passion for rugs that we...
Top 5 Takeaways from Design Bloggers Conference...
While we are head over heels for rugs here at Landry & Arcari, we also know that not everyone lives, dreams, and breathes the same passion for rugs that we...
5 Under 40 - Flashback to 2013
Since 2010, Landry & Arcari has teamed up with New England Home Magazine each year to highlight the hottest emerging talent of residential design in New England. The winners of...
5 Under 40 - Flashback to 2013
Since 2010, Landry & Arcari has teamed up with New England Home Magazine each year to highlight the hottest emerging talent of residential design in New England. The winners of...
Combining Past & Present: Contemporary Carpets ...
Have you ever refinished an old table or reupholstered an old chair? There’s something rewarding and exciting about bringing new life to an old memento. It’s one of the reasons...
Combining Past & Present: Contemporary Carpets ...
Have you ever refinished an old table or reupholstered an old chair? There’s something rewarding and exciting about bringing new life to an old memento. It’s one of the reasons...
5 Under 40 Rug Designs for 2012
Landry & Arcari teamed up with New England Home magazine to announce the winners of the third annual 5 UNDER 40 event. This competition, juried by a panel of top...
5 Under 40 Rug Designs for 2012
Landry & Arcari teamed up with New England Home magazine to announce the winners of the third annual 5 UNDER 40 event. This competition, juried by a panel of top...
Innovative Rug Design: 5 Under 40 Designers
The 5 Under 40 program spotlights young designers in New England, encourages innovative rug design, and supports the education of girls in Pakistan. Landry & Arcari is proud to be...
Innovative Rug Design: 5 Under 40 Designers
The 5 Under 40 program spotlights young designers in New England, encourages innovative rug design, and supports the education of girls in Pakistan. Landry & Arcari is proud to be...