EMILY's HOUSE FOR Handwoven rugs you don’t see everywhere!

Inspiring vintage and bespoke handwoven rugs, unique, beautiful and timeless!

Welcome to Emily’s House, let me introduce myself and take the opportunity to express my love for…. Belgian chocolates (my home country), my dog Stella (she loves being photographed on top of a carpet) and rugs …obviously.

It all started with my parents’ furniture shops, where as a child I spent all my weekends playing hide and seek with my sister under the made-up beds and roller skating between Cassina and B&B Italia.

I was always surrounded by beautiful interiors (and my dear sister) and loved decorating my room, and also being creative with fabrics, making my own pillows and patchwork backpacks.

Fast forward a few years… I moved into a flat in Antwerp and I really struggled to find nice rugs. The carpets from my parents’ shops were just too contemporary, and the oriental rugs were a bit too ‘full on’ for my taste.

While travelling to the Middle East and North Africa, I came across all these beautiful textiles and vintage Berber rugs. I then realised this is what I had been looking for to use in my flat without knowing I had been looking for it (you still there? This apparently also happens with finding the one). Opportunities arose, and soon after, Emily’s House was born.

The vintage and mid-century rugs have always been an integral part of the collection because I love all things old(er)! From vintage Moroccan Berber rugs to Beni Ouarain carpets, Gabbeh, Turkish kilims, rag rugs, and tribal flatweaves.

There is also a growing selection of new-made rugs, from thick braided jute rugs, new-made Beni Ouarain carpets, bespoke flatweaves, and handwoven pieces with short pile. All can be made in your favourite colour combo and size!

Moving on to the bigger fabric of my life, I am most happy when looking for more carpets and inspiration. Those near and dear have been of great help to fine-tune ideas and push out this boat!

Oh yes, and I am not Emily. I named it after my daughter, euh… our daughter (in case he is reading this)… sounds much better than Katrien’s House… right?

You have now come to the end of this page, and if you’re still with me, I would like to thank you… for your time!

For more inspiration, follow us on Instagram @emilyshouselondon

Our Online Shop:

Finding the right rug for your home can be a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack! eBay and auctions can be a bit of a minefield, with rugs not looking as expected or requiring unexpected costs like washing, stretching, or restoration. The bigger home stores simply don’t offer the same quality, and you definitely won’t get a highly unique or individual product.

Custom-Sized

Can’t find the right rug for the room? Our jute rugs can be customised to fit any space, along with our selection of geometric flatweaves, short-pile rugs, and Beni rugs featuring unique abstract designs. Simply send us a photo of your vision and we’ll work with you to bring it to life!

Choosing the right one:

I am talking rugs… obviously! Rugs are so often just an afterthought…am I right? But not having the right rug can make a room feel very unsettled. Here are some rules of thumb that will help you choose the right style and size.

About:

My carpets are my passion! All rugs are handpicked for their unique beauty and have a sophisticated timeless look and feel. The collection includes vintage rugs as well as new-made carpets, all handwoven by craftspeople with affinity for tradition using premium materials.

Rug hire:

Our rugs are available to hire for photo or film shoots.

Please get in touch.

Where to find us:

Want to see the rugs in real life? Come and visit our carpet shop on

204 Battersea Park Road
SW11 4ND.

Monday to Saturday 12.00-15.00

Home visits and appointments are avaialble at other times.

You can also find a selection of our rugs at Conran London, Conran Paris, Designers Guild London and HAY.

Washing, Cleaning and Restoration:

Does your rug have stains or need fixing? Maybe it has moth damage or just needs a bit of TLC?

We offer professional washing and stain removal using non-toxic materials, as well as expert repair and restoration of your rugs and carpets!

Please get in touch or bring your rug to the shop in Battersea!

Delivery and returns:

Your online order will be dispatched within five working days.

Worldwide shipping is available!

If you are unhappy with your purchase, for any reason, you can return your rug within two working days of receiving your order for a full refund, excluding postage costs both ways.

LARTA 2025

Thank you very much for visiting us at LARTA 2025!

This year’s event was particularly good showcasing an outstanding quality and range of rugs. If you are still in the market for a rug, keep looking here or visit the LARTA website which will remains active for a few more months.

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Sign up to the Emily’s House newsletter for monthly-ish updates on new rug arrivals, seasonal favourites, special rug offers and behind-the-scenes news.

Visit our carpet shop:

204 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4ND

JULY-AUGUST BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

From September 2025 Monday – Thursday 12.00-15.00

Friday, Saturday, Sunday by Appointment Only.

Online shop open 24/7.

Tel: 07921 059940

Get in Touch:

Don’t hesitate to get in touch via telephone or email!

David B.

3 years ago

We recently took delivery of a beautiful vintage Moroccan rug from Emily's House in Battersea.

The website was really useful, with an extensive choice of pieces to view.

Katrien very helpful in helping us decide what would be suitable for our needs, and budget, recommending options for us to consider and then viewing the pieces in her charming shop.

Dispatch and delivery were faultless and we're delighted with our acquisition.

Gigi K.

4 years ago

Beautiful place to shop with fantastic people 🙂

Elizabeth H.

4 years ago

We have three beautiful rugs from Katrien at Emily’s house, all picked up at various times as we decorated. We have loved our many visits to the shop and Katrien very kindly has let us take many beautiful things home to try out. Only sad that we are running out of floor to cover!

Emma W.

5 years ago

Such a wonderful experience with Emily's House. Katrien was so helpful while I was trying to choose the right rug for my living room and a couple of years later she also helped to organise a cleaning of the rug including the collection and delivery. The rugs are really beautiful and very good quality.

Haydee W.

5 years ago

We have had a very positive experience with our purchase from Emily's House London. There was a good selection of rugs, well proportioned, balanced and some quite playful. Katrien has a nice energy. She is calm, attentive, informative and also accommodating in making arrangements so that we could see the products in place.

david S.

5 years ago

Great shop for quality goods

Sarah B.

6 years ago

Beautiful selection of rugs. Katrien was very helpful sending additional photos and measurements as needed. Very seamless and enjoyable shopping experience!

Serena D.

6 years ago

Emily's House provides an amazing rug service - a wonderful array of rugs, combined with attentive, thoughtful advice and interior design consultation to boot. I loved my rug. Highly recommended.

Helle S.

7 years ago

I am very happy having bought my new perfectly purple rug at Emily`s House London. The rug was send to me in Copenhagen from London. Difficult to choose among all the beautiful rugs they have at Emily`s House.