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Rug size and furniture placement: what are your options?
You might imagine that you’ve covered all the bases on the topic of rug choice once you’ve settled on a style. There’s little doubt that this is the most important factor in your rug search. There’s absolutely no point in buying a rug that doesn’t fit into your interior design, so style is definitely the [...]
What to look out for in the sales
It may seem a little premature to start talking about the January sales, but these days that phrase is a bit of a misnomer. The discounts seem to begin with the Christmas dinner’s crocks still in the dishwasher and the first round of turkey butties yet to be doled out. You have to be quick [...]
Festive floors reinforce seasonal spirit
One of the most delicious things about the Christmas holidays is the fact that you get to spend an awful lot of time curled up indoors with good company and plenty of treats and there’s absolutely no guilt attached to it – it’s just part of the seasonal celebrations. Of course, getting out for long [...]
Winter rug care
If you have hard floors, you’ll have a decent idea how much dirt accumulates in a given amount of time. It’s all there in front of you, all-too-easy to see. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that the same volume of dirt will be found in your carpets and rugs. It’s just that it’s harder [...]
Combat the coldness of very modern design
People usually start out with noble intentions when they decide to keep their living rooms quite sparsely decorated. They hope that the sparseness will look clean and tidy. However, all too often the effect is quite cold. A home ought to look as though it is lived in otherwise it won’t seem all that welcoming. [...]
Rugs make the dining room more appealing
The dining room is sometimes neglected by homeowners in terms of décor. It’s certainly the case that people spend an awful lot of time decorating the lounge, doing up the kitchen and making the bedrooms and bathrooms look great. Why don’t people spend quite as much time on the dining areas? One reason is that [...]
Product comparison: soft rugs v hardwearing rugs
Interior design necessarily involves a dichotomy between practicality and comfort. The relationship between the two is something that people always struggle with because it’s so crucial to the sense of place that makes a home. That’s what it’s all about, really – making a house into a home. The house is a practical space; the [...]
Where to place your seating determines the size of rug you need
When you’ve decided to get a rug for your front room in order to add a splash of colour then you’ve got a little decision to make. Before you measure up and start looking for rugs of a certain size, you’ve got to choose how your furniture will be arranged on the rug. Coffee tables [...]
Protect lounge rugs from prospective hazards
When you have spent big on a living room rug that you want to keep looking great, you have to protect it from all sorts of potential hazards that might detract from its original appearance. The first is to make sure that people don’t walk on mastercraft rugs with their shoes on. Slippers are fine, [...]
How to bring off the Highland effect using rugs
Highland fashion works really well as a theme for your living room because people really associate it with warmth and cosiness. It definitely conjures images of kicking back in front of the fire with a warm drink, good company and good conversation, while winter does its worst outside. Rugs obviously contribute massively to the theme [...]