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May 10
Posted by Bojan
Every week, our custom workroom in Boston ships out hundreds of high quality natural rugs and straight cuts. Depending on its size and shape, your area rug or material will be shipped and received in a specific way. Following are some helpful things to remember about shipping and receiving when placing your order with us.
Shipping
There are two ways to ship rugs:
- UPS will accept rugs up to 8′6″ long, or 150 lbs. We will always roll your rug on the shortest side to try to meet the length requirement. UPS offers expedited services such as next day and 3-day delivery, but depending on your location, ground service may also deliver your rug in a timely manner. Ask our Customer Solutions team to check delivery times for you when placing your order. UPS does not offer “call before delivery” service.
- Xpress Global freight trucks ship all orders greater than 8′x6″ or 150 lbs. Shipping to a commercial location or a receiver can help you save money, but residential “call before delivery” service is available for an extra charge. When shipping directly to a residence, please provide a contact name and phone number for the delivery.
Receiving
When your workroom, receiving department, or customer receives a rug, it must be inspected right away. If any damage to the packaging is evident, it should be noted on the bill of lading from the carrier when you sign for the package. Documenting any damages will allow you to make a claim later, if necessary. Carriers such as UPS and Xpress Global will not honor claims that are signed for without proper notation of the damage.
If you are unsure about the condition of the material in the package, always inspect it while the delivery driver is still present. In the case of a severely damaged shipment, you may refuse the delivery.
We make every effort to ship all orders carefully and accurately, but sometimes things don’t always go as planned. We stand behind our products and our service, and will be happy to work with you to promptly correct any errors. Your help in following these basic procedures can help us clear up any issues so you can enjoy your new beautiful new Merida rug!
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May 10
Posted by Whitney
Last month, Rebecca of awesome eco-friendly shopping guide, Urban Sherp visited our Boston office to check out the exciting products that Merida Home is offering. She also had the chance to take a tour of our production facility and meet the office staff. Whitney, our resident Merida Home guru was happy to show her around and tell her all about our sustainability story! Shown below is a review of our Rhythm Black Chord wool + paper rug that is woven in Fall River using eco-friendly New Zealand wool and paper yarns coated in resin. Click here to read the rest of Rebecca’s cool shopping review.
“When it comes to the art of rugmaking, the design team at Merida are true pioneers. They are fearless about exploring innovative materials and techniques to push the envelope in textile design.” – Rebecca of Urban Sherp
Screen shot of Urban Sherp featuring Merida Home!
Click to shop and request samples of Rhythm and other wool + paper rugs. Merida Home is fun and easy to use!
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Apr 10
Posted by Whitney
In April’s 10th anniversary issue of Real Simple, a Merida sisal rug helped transform a sterile master bedroom into a colorful, welcoming place for a young family. Three lucky Real Simple readers got the chance to have their half-finished rooms redesigned by a savvy interior designer. One winner’s master bedroom was revamped by interior designer Kimberly Ayers, known for her bright and bold color choices. Kimberly selected a “cushy sisal” rug, Madagascar in Tupelo, to layer with a green accent rug, adding a splash of contrast and texture to the room. I love how the warm, neutral tones of the sisal rug help keep the room so balanced and fresh! What do you think?
Madagascar Tupelo in master bedroom designed by Kimberly Ayres
View additional colorways of Madagascar, request samples, and create quotes here!
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Apr 10
Posted by Bojan
Our featured design project this week is a living room from the Charleston Symphony Designer Showhouse in South Carolina. This living room was designed by Evon Kirkland McAngus and Daly Gentry of Evon Kirkland Interiors, and features our Cortina Platinum wool and sisal rug with Metallic Sandstone binding.
We think the designers did an amazing job balancing serene, complimentary colors that don’t overwhelm each other but still make a dramatic impact. The addition of the Cortina rug creates an interesting depth and texture that contrasts with the metallic and glass accents in the room. It is truly a stunning space that is sure to impress all of the people who tour the showhouse.
Create a quote for Cortina here>>
Request cuttings of Cortina here>>
“The clean, sophisticated style of the living room needed a rug with interesting texture that would add dimension to the space. Merida’s dedication to quality craftsmanship and unique custom options gives their rugs an edge over competitors – and Merida is only company that I know of that offers cool metallic bindings!” – Evon Kirkland Interiors
The Showhouse runs through April 18, so if you’re in the area, check it out and let us know what you think!
To request cuttings of Cortina, please click here or visit our online Customer Center to start a quote. Check out our collection of Metallic bindings here.
Do you have a photo of a design project featuring a Merida rug? Submit it to marketing@meridameridian.com! If we select your photo, your name and website will be promoted on our blog, Twitter, and Faceook pages!
