Edge finishes
Binding and border: two separate edges
What completes a rug is how its edge is finished. The edge is chosen separately from the size; the shape of the rug and your preference decide which one is used.
Binding and border are separate edge finishes
Binding is a slim finish made with a fabric strip and follows the shape exactly. A border is a single or double band along the edge and frames the rug. The two can also be used together on different edges of the same rug.
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From a real sample Binding
Binding
A slim finish made with a fabric strip. It follows the shape exactly; the edge line stays clean and fine.
Where it is preferred: On curved, round and organic cuts; on shapes with rounded corners.
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From a real sample Border
Single border
A single band of fabric along the edge. It defines the boundary of the rug and frames the surface.
Where it is preferred: On straight-edged and angular shapes; when you want the frame of the rug to be visible.
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From a real sample Border
Double border
Two bands with contrast between them. It strengthens the frame; on stairs it makes the edge of each step readable from a distance.
Where it is preferred: On straight-edged and angular shapes; where the boundary needs to be read, such as stairs and hallways.
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The views were prepared with the edge and corner drawings of Design Together, using real Elly Premium Sisal texture and real border fabric. Base: Elly Premium Sisal · Panama · PANAMA-15-131. Colours in the views and photographs are examples only.
You choose the border colour
The border colour is set for each order according to the customer. It can be a tone that matches the rug or a contrasting colour. In the views, dark tones that contrast with the base were chosen as examples; in Design Together you can try your own colour.
Two finishes on one rug: the U-shaped rug
On U-shaped rugs, such as one around a bed, the two finishes can be used together: the inner edges can be binding and the outer edges a single or double border.
- Inner edges: binding
- Outer edges: single or double border
How do you choose the edge?
The shape of the rug and your preference decide the edge; you can decide together with our sales team. In the sample made before production, you see and feel the edge finish along with the texture and colour.
Design Together
Design your rug and see it in your room
With Design Together you design your rug yourself, from home. You save your choices and request a sample or a quote; our sales team then gets in touch with you.
To log in, enter your name and contact details, then use the one-time code we send you.
Design
Choose the texture and colour of the rug and enter your size. You set the size.
Edge selection
Choose binding or a border; see the edge at real scale in the corner view and compare the options side by side.
Seeing it in the room
With See the rug in my room, view the rug in your room, or in a photo of your room, using your phone camera.
Quote
Save your design and request a sample or a quote. Pricing comes from our sales team.