Very often, regular travellers fall completely in love with the countries they visit. Whether it’s the food, the weather or the way of life, the majority of travellers will have influences from all over the world in their homes. Eastern styles are particularly popular for people to incorporate into their décor because of their warm, [...]

Now that spring has arrived there are a lot of people who will be looking to transform their homes in order to banish dark colours and inject some light and energy into their living space. Spots and stripes are a major trend at the moment and are unlikely to go out of fashion any time [...]

It’s well known that homemakers can match rugs with attractive laminate flooring or exposed wood flooring. The two go together perfectly because the former reinstate a bit of homeliness and warmth after the latter have brought the cleanliness and the simplicity. However, laminate flooring and wood flooring aren’t for everyone and they aren’t necessarily for [...]

When you search for rugs online, you’ll notice a whole host of styles and colours available. However, it’s not just about picking between the different styles. You can base your search on something else, like whether or not you’re after the latest designer pieces or something that represents a bit of a bargain. So, one [...]

Rugs are incredibly practical for a number of reasons. Of course, they perform a very important function in making the house look more stylish and they generally help to make your interiors feel warmer, but there’s more to them than that. Take, for instance, the impact they have in children’s bedrooms. Rugs can be used [...]

The period between winter and spring is one of those interesting transitional pseudo-seasons that has its own unique feel. It’s positive in the sense that temperatures are rising and the days are getting a bit longer and brighter. However, the traditional British springtime is not exactly glorious in terms of the weather – it rains [...]

Camping is a very British pastime. As a nation, we have a wonderful relationship with the beauty spots on our doorstep, with couples, families and individuals often finding solace and enjoyment in trips to the countryside. Perhaps it’s representative of the British stiff upper lip that we like to camp and look after ourselves, rather [...]

One of the chief reasons people buy rugs is to brighten up their homes. That’s why so many of the modern and traditional rugs on the market make such intelligent use of colour. Few home accessories have as much power to enrich the interior design of a given space as rugs – they act as [...]

For such a fundamental human incentive, comfort is actually incredibly complex. We all seek out comfort where possible – physical comfort, emotional comfort, comfort in our jobs and in our social groups. The psychology of comfort is definitely worth discussing when it comes to rugs. Since rugs are so soft to the touch, it’s easy [...]

The world of rugs is incredibly diverse. All sorts of styles co-habit specialist rug shops like so many fish in the sea. Okay, perhaps there aren’t quite as many styles of rugs out there as there are species of ocean critters, but there’s a good number and the variations are often fairly minute. Nevertheless, it’s [...]