I found Randy on Yelp so it's only fitting that I write a review for him here. I'm very happy with my purchase - the whole experience with Randy was so fun and memorable! My husband and I were looking for rugs for our new home. We were looking for something special because it's the first place we are able to furnish together, our first "grown up" place.
After looking at Randy's website, we made an appointment over email. It's not like going to a rug store - you will be meeting with him in person so it may take a little coordination of schedules. And weather is a factor. Since we live close to his storage unit, and we wanted to see the extent of his rugs, we decided to go to him. I understand he also is willing to bring rugs to your home, which would be a bonus if you've done your research and want to see how specific rugs work in your own house.
Randy was very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. You can tell he loves rugs and the culture that goes along with them, a true collector. He brought out about 20 rugs and displayed them right on the concrete drive in front of the storage unit! I've been to rug stores before, and never had this reaction, but I liked at least 90% of them! In other words, I could have purchased a lot more than I actually did. We bought two 5' x 9' rugs and we absolutely love them. They changed the whole feel of our house.
Thanks, Randy!
Things to know before you go.
-Make sure you check out his "Devil Dingo Planet" link, which goes to a Picasa site with more photos. These photos are more up-to-date.
-Make a list of rugs you like from the website to give Randy an idea of your aesthetic and dimensional preferences (and budget).
-Allow a little extra time for scheduling, especially if you work M-F.
-Bring cash or a check.
PS
I'm going to put "moderate" as the price. However, be prepared that handmade rugs are not cheap. I think Randy's prices were very reasonable, considering the quality. read more