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Forget painting walls or rearranging furniture, rolling out a new rug is the easiest way to transform a space. That’s why we rounded up the best New York City stores for carpet shopping, whether you’re after a shaggy Beni Ourain rug, a traditional Persian style, or a patterned flatweave. Join us on our three-borough magic carpet ride from indie showrooms to department stores and antique dealers, and get ready to live the shoes-free life.