Studio 321B

What determines the right rug size for a space?

Start with the furniture plan. The rug should anchor the layout, not float under it. Decide whether the furniture sits fully on, partially on, or off the rug.

Scale matters. Too small reads unfinished. The rug should define the space while still feeling intentional and visible.

Let the space guide the shape. Standard shapes define cleanly; custom shapes should follow the layout.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. There is a right process.

Better rug decisions start with better information. That is why we created the Studio 321B email list.

Our email list is built for designers, architects, decorators, and trade professionals who want sharper guidance around custom area rugs, materials, construction, timelines, installation considerations, and the decisions that shape a successful final product.

No fluff. No inbox clutter. Just useful insight from a trade-only partner who understands that your clients are counting on you to get the details right.

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Our latest stair installation for Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

A wool and synthetic herringbone pattern from Vifloor, selected for structure, durability, and a clean architectural finish.

Stairs demand more than a good-looking material. Pattern scale, fibre content, installation precision, and long-term performance all have to work together. This is where process matters.

Choosing the right rug pad depends on the application.

Area rugs need a rubber and felt combination to provide grip, protect the floor, and add controlled comfort.

Stairs and low-profile broadloom perform best with Dura padding and high-density rubber to maintain structure and limit movement in high-traffic areas.

Wall-to-wall carpet requires a hypoallergenic foam pad for consistent support and better indoor air quality.

We’re hiring!

Studio321B is hiring a part-time Sales & Administrative Liaison to support our retail network, wholesale growth, and day-to-day sales operations.

This role is built for someone organized, confident, relationship-focused, and ready to help move a premium design brand forward.

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To apply, send your resume and a brief introduction outlining why you would be a great fit to [email protected].

A project works when the client trusts the process enough to take the right risk.

We partnered with Alexandra Assaf of Arc Interiors on a staircase runner that could have played it safe. Instead, the boldest option was chosen... a Missoni zigzag that does more than fill space. It resolves a traditional setting with a modern, art-led brief and holds its own against detailed architectural elements.

This is where a rug stops being background and becomes part of the structure of the design.

One of the materials we particularly love is New Zealand Wool. New Zealand wool is naturally high in lanolin, which helps protect the fibre and improve durability over time.

It is a renewable resource, sourced from sheep raised in open grazing systems across New Zealand, Australia, and South America. As they graze, the sheep contribute to maintaining and fertilizing the land, supporting healthy pasture growth.

The result is a consistent, resilient fibre with a clear, sustainable sourcing cycle.