Rug Border Guide
When it comes to personalizing your rug, the border is a game-changer. Whether you want your rug to blend seamlessly into your decor or make a bold statement, a high-quality border is essential. We offer nearly 200 binding options for your bespoke natural fiber rug. Our skilled staff can match borders to your desired color, and our range of materials and weaves adds unique detail and pattern.
Explore our standard binding options like Single Border, Double Border, and Double Narrow Border. For more specific needs, we also offer non-standard options such as whipped edges and round rugs, ensuring your rug is as unique as your space.
If you have a specific material in mind, we can source and stitch that border onto your rug. Our bespoke services include full estimates and
samples, so you can be confident in your choices. Dive into our Rug Border Guide and discover how to add sophistication, elegance, and personal flair to your home with the perfect rug border.
Standard Binding Options
In our Rug Builder you will find 3 Standard Binding Options available to you:
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Single Border - This is comprised of a 5.5cm Outer Border only. No Inner Border.
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Double Border - This is comprised of a 5.5cm Outer Border and a 5.5cm Inner Border.
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Double Narrow Border- This is comprised of a 5.5cm Outer Border and a 3cm Inner Border.
We can accomodate any outer border width of 3cm-8cm (except cotton stripe - only available in 5.5cm). We can also accomodate any inner border width from 1cm-8cm. You could for example combine a 3cm outer border with a 1cm inner border, or just do a 3cm outer border. The price will work out the same as our standard range for this kind of work, so it's just a matter of contacting us to let us know your specific requirements.
We can also do whipped edge binding, as well as round rugs. This will be specialist custom work, and we will need to work with you one-on-one to come up with a custom quote. This work will typically be more expensive, as it is not part of our standard offering.
Non Standard Rug & Binding Options
At The Natural Rug Company, we understand that sometimes a standard border just won't do. That's why we offer Non-Standard Binding Options to ensure your rug is as unique as your space.
Round Rugs
Round rugs are a fantastic way to soften a room's aesthetic and create a focal point that stands out. Whether you need a round rug for a cozy reading nook or to accentuate a piece of furniture, our skilled artisans can create the perfect round rug tailored to your exact specifications.
Whipped Edges
For those seeking a clean and seamless finish, our whipped edges offer an elegant solution. This technique involves wrapping yarn around the edge of the rug to create a durable and attractive border. Whipped edges can be matched to the rug’s color or contrasted to add a subtle yet striking detail.
Advanced Bespoke Options
If you haven’t found a border that catches your eye or have something specific in mind, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Our skilled workshop can bind your rug in a diverse range of fabrics, ensuring a truly bespoke creation.
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Custom Sourcing: If you’ve located a material you love, we can often source and stitch that border onto the rug material of your choice.
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Personalized Assistance: Need help tracking down the right color or pattern? Our extensive trade contacts allow us to source according to your needs, ensuring the perfect match for your vision.
Taking advantage of this bespoke service is straightforward. We provide full estimates and samples for your consideration before any work begins, ensuring complete confidence that the final product meets your specifications.
Explore our non-standard binding options to create a rug that is truly one-of-a-kind. Contact us today to discuss your ideas and let us help bring your vision to life.
Border Materials Catalogue
In our Border Materials catalogue, discover the perfect finishing touch for your custom rug. We offer a wide range of materials and colors to suit any design preference. Here are the materials we provide:
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Cotton Herringbone: Timeless chevron pattern available in a variety of sophisticated colors.
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Cotton Chenille: Soft and luxurious, with rich, speckled tones that add depth and texture.
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Linen Basketweave: Strong and durable, with high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties.
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Linen Boucle: Elegant and understated texture, environmentally friendly.
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Linen Twill: Our largest linen offering, with a dazzling array of colors.
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Cotton Striped: Elegant and versatile, adding harmonious balance to your rug's borders.
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Vintage Leather: Exudes sophistication and luxury, with a rich texture and easy maintenance.
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Heritage Leather: Smooth and luxurious, offering a tidy finish with minimal maintenance.
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Rustic Leather: Aged and visually captivating, perfect for high-traffic areas.
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Wool Felt: Soft texture and excellent durability, with superior sound insulation.
Each material is available in an array of colors, allowing you to create a truly personalized rug that complements your home’s decor beautifully. Dive into our selection and find the ideal border to frame your rug with sophistication and style.
Cotton Herringbone
The distinct Herringbone pattern is so named because it resembles the skeleton of the Herring Fish and has been found in archeological sites around the world dating back thousands of years.
Despite the timelessness of Herringbone as a design, with its distinctive chevron pattern, it commands an extremely contemporary style that exudes sophistication.
Why not pair Cotton Herringbone with our Seagrass Herringbone Collection, or use it to redefine and contrast with our many Sisal Weaves.
Cotton Chenille
According to textile historians, chenille-type yarn is a recent invention, dating to the 18th century and is believed to have originated in France.
Cotton Chenille is one of the softest options in our natural border range. However soft it feels, being made from Cotton means that this border remains a durable option. It features a speckled pairing of tones that combine to display a rich and luxurious shading.
You can pair Cotton Chenille with our comforting Wool Collection, or use it to soften our plant-based Natural Sisal or Coir Luxury Ranges.
Linen Basketweave
Linen, made from the fibres of the flax plant, brings an unmatched elegance and understated texture to rug borders. It is renowned for its strong, durable nature, adding to the longevity of any Natural Rug.
Its high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties ensure that the rug remains comfortable underfoot, while its environmental friendliness appeals to those seeking sustainable home decor options.
Why not pair a Linen Basketweave Border with something from our Coir Luxury Collection to make a hard wearing runner for a hallway?
Linen Boucle
Linen, made from the fibres of the flax plant, brings an unmatched elegance and understated texture to rug borders. It is environmentally friendly and is renowned for its strong, durable nature, adding to the longevity of any Natural Rug.
Its high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties ensure that the rug remains comfortable underfoot, while its environmental friendliness appeals to those seeking sustainable home decor options.
Why not pair a Linen Boucle Border with something from our Seagrass Range? Seagrass has a natural sheen to its fibres which will compliment it very well indeed.
Linen Twill
Linen Twill is our largest Linen offering, with a dazzling array of colours on offer. Linen, made from the fibres of the flax plant, brings an unmatched elegance and understated texture to rug borders. It is renowned for its strong, durable nature, adding to the longevity of any Natural Rug.
Its high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties ensure that the rug remains comfortable underfoot, while its environmental friendliness appeals to those seeking sustainable home decor options.
Why not pair a Linen Twill Border with our Sisal Range? The pairing always results in a rug that combines style and practicality.
Cotton Striped
Cotton Striped is our newest offering. Elegant and effortless with enduring appeal. Soft and gentle underfoot, Cotton is considered a highly versatile fabric, bringing harmonious balance to the borders of your rug.
Consider pairing either Striped Border option with our Wool Stripe Collection for a complimentary aesthetic.
Or consider pairing either Striped Border option with our Sisool Range, making a collage of different fibre offerings that result in a truly unique creation!
Vintage Leather
Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides. It is extremely abrasion resistant and very rugged.
Leather as a material for rug borders exudes sophistication and luxury, adding a rich texture and depth to the rug's overall appearance. They also offer the practical benefits of being easy to clean and resistant to spills and stains, requiring minimal maintenance to keep the rug looking its best.
Why not pair a Vintage Leather Border with one of the weaves in our Jute Range? What will result is a Bespoke Rug that screams a sophisticated appreciation of true refinement.
Heritage Leather
Smooth and luxurious, our leather trims offer a tidy finish to any rug or runner, expertly accenting interior materials from soft cosy Wool to dreamy textured Sisool.
Heritage Leather also maintains the practical benefits of being easy to clean and resistant to spills and stains, requiring minimal maintenance to keep the rug looking its best.
Why not pair a Heritage Leather Border with one of the weaves in our Sisal Range? The combination of luxurious plant fibre paired with the smooth finish of the Bespoke Leather Border is sure to catch the eye of anyone visiting.
Rustic Leather
Leather, it has a glorious style and its flowing lines and organic patterns lend an artful touch, creating an aged and visually captivating appearance. Leather maintains the practical benefits of being easy to clean and resistant to spills and stains, requiring minimal maintenance to keep the rug looking its best.
It is highly durable and can withstand the rigours of heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
Why not pair a Leather Border with one of the weaves in our Seagrass Range? A Basketweave Pattern Seagrass option pairs beautifully!
Wool Felt
Wool Felt offers a unique option for rug borders with its soft texture and excellent durability. Its natural thickness provides a cushioned edge that is comfortable underfoot, making it a cosy addition to any room, especially a bedroom. Check out our guide on Measuring for a Bedroom.
Wool felt is naturally flame-resistant and offers superior sound insulation, enhancing the peaceful ambiance of your space. Try pairing Wool Felt with anything in our Wool Range. Or why not contrast the felted wool with the softest plant fibre on offer Jute!
