Lift you Room with a Luxury Rug

Our homes are our palaces, yet none of us imagined we would be spending as much time in them as we have during the past few weeks. Although our pool of past times is now somewhat limited, improving our homes is one thing that is still feasible. With our surroundings now a little too familiar, quick and easy home updates in lockdown can lift our spaces and our mood.

Here we have gathered three great ways you can transform your interior during the lockdown- luxury rugs for an instant update, plants for a boost to well-being, and clever storage to maximise your tidying efforts

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Placing a beautiful luxury rug in your room is one of the quickest and easiest routes to a dramatic, stylish update. The impact of a well chosen rug shouldn’t be underestimated, it’s colours and design can completely transform the tone of a room. This can be a welcome change when our surroundings seem monotonous. In our opinion, no interior is complete without a luxury rug. A rug can greatly increase the comfort of your space, making it warmer, softer and more homely – all things we appreciate more in difficult times like these.

When beginning your rug buying journey, the best place to start is to determine the correct size. This will be key to the success of your rug. Many homeowners underestimate the size their rug should be. In a living room for example, your rug should sit underneath the front legs of the sofa, or underneath all legs if your room is large. In a bedroom, you should ensure there is least 60cm of rug bordering all three sides of the bed, and in a dining room, at least 50cm bordering the table.
Opting for a generous sized rug ensures it will provide comfort underfoot where needed.
One of the most complex aspects to choosing a rug is determining the quality that is right for you. There are many different types of rug on the market, ranging from mass produced ‘throw-away’ items to beautiful handmade products that last generations. Hand knotted rugs are the premium choice- they are created using techniques that are centuries old, producing a piece that is virtually indestructible.

Lastly, the most exciting stage of choosing a rug, colours and design. Primarily, you should buy a rug because you love it, but always consider the impact it will have on a room. For example, a pale rug will draw in more light to a room, where a darker rug will give a room a more intimate feel. Neutral coloured rugs are often regarded as a ‘safe’ option, but ensure you do not match the colour to your sofa as contrast between furnishings is crucial for an effective outcome.
A rug is also a fantastic opportunity to express your personal style, add depth and create visual interest in your room. A flowing abstract design  can create texture and a bold pictorial design can provide a focal point.
For patterns, choose a design of a different scale to those already found in your room, and combine geometrics with more curveliner shapes. A rug of multiple colour tones can be used to sew a scheme together, picking out colours in other elements of the room