The best rugs for your home
The best rugs for your home
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1/12 John Lewis
Diamond Berber rug £100
Available in either grey or navy, this on-trend Berber rug is made from 100% wool. -
2/12 Floor Story
Leopard print rug £1650
Inspired by the iconic Wes Anderson, this leopard print rug is made from wool and bamboo. -
3/12 West Elm
Pink rug from £499 (pictured underneath), patterned rug £499
The patterned rug is based on a painting. Paired with a plain dusty pink rug underneath, it stands out even more. -
4/12 Homesense
Woven rug £49.99
This woven rug will be hard wearing, great for areas with a high foot fall. -
5/12 Polkra
Green cotton rug, from £250
Handwoven in India on traditional looms, this geometric patterned rug makes for a stylish backdrop that will stand the test of time. Available now in a retro denim blue (from £360); the sage green colour will be available online in May. -
6/12 Amara
Morocco rug £140
Crafted from 100% heat set polypropylene, a material which imitates wool, this rug is stain resistant and long lasting. -
7/12 Debenhams
MW by Matthew Williamson rug £35
Woven from cotton, this tasseled rug adds colour and texture. -
8/12 Argos
Mustard flat weave rug £140, grey flat weave rug £140
Pick out two shades in a room's colour scheme and layer a couple of rugs in those colours. -
9/12 Very
Blush pink rug from £69.99
Part of a collaboration between actress Michelle Keegan and Very, this blush pink rug is a great option to add plush texture to a bedroom. -
10/12 John Lewis
Mustard and grey rug £280 (right), abstract rug £520 (left)
Hand tufted and carved in India, these cool geometric rugs will make a modernist statement in any room. -
11/12 Habitat
Round rug £350
Opt for something a little different with this round rug with a colourful abstract pattern. -
12/12 Carpetright
Chevron patterned rug from £29.99
This simple monochrome rug is great for homes with children as it is bleach cleanable and made from durable material.
The simple addition of a rug can bring colour, warmth and style to a room, completely switching it up.
They work particularly well with a wooden floor, offering a fast way to make the space feel cosy.
Use rugs to express your creativity – and don’t be afraid to layer them up and let the colours contrast, or even clash.
1. Where will your rug best work its magic?
First you need to look at the arrangement of your room and decide whether you would like the rug to go under furniture or in the middle of the space, as a statement.
"When shopping for a rug it's really important to consider the location of where it will be placed and, therefore, its suitability for the area,” says Charlotte Archer-Tozer, furnishing accessories buyer at John Lewis.
“If you place the rug in a hallway with high traffic, we would suggest a robust solution. Flat woven options work well in this type of setting, particularly in natural wool or cotton.”
This woven rug from Homesense, pictured above, priced £49.99, will be hardwearing, making it a great option for a room that sees a lot of people come and go – such as a conservatory.
2. What it’s made of really matters
A vintage Persian-inspired rug might get all the likes on Instagram but the chances are it won't keep its stylish looks for very long in a busy home. The ideal rug has to work hard for you.
"For all-round use in living spaces, wool is a wise choice as it’s pretty durable and can be cleaned well,” advises Simon Goff, director of specialist maker Floor Story.
"For family homes, more delicate fibres such as silk and cotton should probably be treated with extra care, at least in a dominant blend, as they can be tougher to clean."
Inspired by the work of iconic film-maker Wes Anderson, this leopard print rug from Floor Story, priced from £1,650, is made from wool and bamboo.
3. Always go for the largest workable size for your space
A rug should always make a statement — so make sure your choice fills the room.
“Small rugs can look bitty and mean in the wrong space," says Suzanne Sharp, co-founder of The Rug Company.
"Always go for the largest size you can, as it gives a generous, calming effect to the room and will allow you to place furniture such as sofas half on it, giving a wonderfully luxurious and flowing feel to the space.”
This dusty pink rug from West Elm, priced from £499, is big enough to layer, giving your room a unique look.
Scroll through our gallery above and discover how to use rugs to their best effect into your home...
