Made for Your Space

Custom Rugs: If you can't find your dream rug we can make it for you.

Wahi Rugs & Carpet creates custom hand-knotted rugs sized, colored, and designed specifically for your space. From an odd-sized stairway runner to a palace-size rug for a great room, our team guides you through every step, from initial concept to finished piece.

50+Years of Custom Work
3Generations of Expertise
AnySize or Shape
100%Satisfaction Guarantee

What Makes a Rug Custom

Sized, Colored, and Designed Around You

Sometimes the perfect rug for a space simply doesn't exist off the shelf — an unusual room dimension, a specific color palette, or a pattern that needs to work around existing furniture. That's where a custom order comes in.

Custom Sizing

We create rugs to fit any dimension, from an oddly-shaped landing to a palace-size rug for an open great room. If a standard size doesn't work for your space, we'll build one that does.

Custom Colors & Pattern

Choose from an existing pattern reworked in your own color palette, or start from a completely original design. We work with fabric swatches, paint samples, or photos of your space to guide color selection, and our team can adjust pattern scale and detail to suit the room.

Material Choices

Custom rugs can be made in hand-spun wool, silk, or wool-silk blends, each offering a different look, feel, and price point. Our team will walk you through the trade-offs during your consultation so you choose the right material for how the room is actually used.

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A custom rug, woven to exact specifications

Our Custom Rug Process

01
Consultation. Meet with our team in-showroom, by phone, or over email to discuss your space, size needs, budget, and design direction.
02
Size & Layout. We take your room dimensions and any layout constraints — furniture placement, doorways, stairs — to define the exact rug size and shape.
03
Design & Color Selection. Choose an existing pattern in custom colors, or work with us on a fully original design. We reference your fabric swatches, paint colors, or inspiration photos throughout.
04
Deposit & Order Confirmation. Once the design is finalized, we confirm the order with a deposit, and production is scheduled with our weavers.
05
Sample Approval. For most custom orders, a small sample swatch showing your exact colors and weave is produced first, so you can approve or request adjustments before full production begins.
06
Hand-Weaving. Your rug is hand-knotted to spec. We keep you updated at key stages so you're never left wondering about progress.
07
Quality Inspection. Once complete, your rug is inspected for consistency, finish, and accuracy against the approved design before it ships to our Norfolk showroom.
08
Delivery. We contact you to arrange delivery or in-showroom pickup at a time that works for you.
The Wahi family in their rug showroom, 2007

Three generations of custom weaving expertise

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Start Your Custom Rug Project

Call Us

(757) 457-1857

Start your custom rug consultation

Any Size, Any Shape

Made to Fit Your Space

Standard, oversized, or unusual dimensions

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836 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk

See colors and materials in person

Custom Rug FAQ

How long does a custom rug take to complete?+

Most custom hand-knotted rugs take between 2 and 6 months to complete, depending on size, knot density, and design complexity. Larger or highly detailed rugs can take longer. We'll give you a specific estimate once your design is finalized.

Do I need to pay for the full rug upfront?+

No. Custom orders begin with a deposit to start production, with the balance due once your rug is complete and ready for delivery. We'll walk you through the exact terms during your consultation.

Can I see a sample of my colors and pattern before the full rug is made?+

Yes. For most custom orders, we can arrange a small sample swatch showing your chosen colors and weave pattern for your approval before full production begins, so there are no surprises in the final piece.

Will I get updates while my rug is being made?+

Yes. We keep you informed at key stages of production, so you're not left wondering about the status of your rug during the weaving process.

Is there a minimum size for a custom rug order?+

No. We handle custom orders from small accent pieces to palace-size rugs and full room installations.

What factors affect the price of a custom rug?+

Size, material (wool, silk, or a blend), knot density, and design complexity all factor into pricing. We'll provide a clear quote after discussing your specifications.

Request a Custom Rug Quote

Tell us about your project — room size, color preferences, and timeline — and we'll follow up with next steps.

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Design Your Custom Rug Today

Call (757) 457-1857 or visit our Norfolk showroom.