I and A Mag Oct19

Add Colour & Interest with a Rug
A great starting point for a decorative scheme, rugs come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes,
textures and colours, patterns and prices.
This striking blue marl woollen beauty, with a subtle diamond
pattern, comes from Afghanistan. Habib rug in blue, £475, Loaf.
Crafted in Sweden on
traditional looms, these
rugs are reversible
and fade-resistant,
and can be machinewashed,
too. Pappelina
Carl woven-plastic,
washable rugs, £68
each, Hurn & Hurn.
Combining architectural
minimalism with Berber
style, this woollen rug
features geometric
patterns plus handmade
tassels for an
energetic effect. Zuma
large hand-woven rug,
£380, Perch & Parrow.
In natural jute, this hand-braided
grey rug channels the macramé look
for your floor, adding an instant focal
point. Karna rug, £199, The Taylor.
An on-trend palm print
pattern is ideal for
getting the boho-chic
look in modern and
contemporary interiors
– and can be used
outdoors, too. Juno
polypropylene palm
print floor rug, £169,
Cult Furniture.
This stunning, handtufted
wool loop rug
is designed with a
Persian medallion
motif. Bronte rug,
£109, Shimu.
Available from late
November, this handtufted
cotton rug is soft as
can be, and comes in five
dreamy colours, perfect
for a child’s nursery or
bedroom. Pearl pink cloud
rug, £49, Bobby Rabbit.
Adding Bohemian style to any room,
this hand-tufted rug with braided
tassels is perfect for beneath a circular
dining table. Dutchbone round Pix rug
with tassels, £349, Cuckooland.
Crafted from luxurious viscose
in soft slate blue and warm white, this
hand-made rug has a sumptuous pile
and a watercolour-effect finish that
changes with the light. Minerva rug,
£950, Cox & Cox.
Rugs For Every Room
• Rugs can take you on a journey around the world,
adding a touch of global glamour to a room. Look for
Indian dhurries, Greek flokatis, Middle Eastern kelims
and French aubussons, among others, each adding
their own style, colour, pattern and texture.
• A common mistake is to buy a rug that is too small
for a room, making the space look and feel disjointed.
In general, it is best to go as big as possible, so that
all the furniture (or at least its front legs) can sit on
the rug.
• As with carpet, ensure your choice of rug is
appropriate to the room. In an entrance hall, for
example, a tough and durable rug will be best –
perhaps sisal or seagrass or, alternatively, a darkcoloured
cotton flatweave that can be put through
the washing machine. Wool rugs can be used more or
less anywhere, while delicate fabrics such as silk are
best left for seldom-used rooms.
• Got a pattern that you would like to see on a rug? Why
not commission one to be made to your own design?
Alternatively, you can often take a standard range
and request different sizes, borders and colourways.
Search ‘custom rug’ for ideas and retailers.
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