A smart rug can instantly update a room, whether it’s a bold design, strong colour or to add softness and texture
By Alison Davidson
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Esquire Evolution Rug by Top Floor;
An amazing trompe l’oeil design, designed by Esti Barnes, this hand-tufted rug is made to order in any size or colour. Esquire Evolution Rug 100% wool from £1118 sq.m. topfloorrugs.com
Willow Tree by Wendy Morrison from LuxDeco
The traditional willow tree pattern, normally seen on china is made into a striking rug in bold blue and white. Willow Tree 100% pure new wool rug 1.7 x 2m, £750 LuxDeco.com
Psyche from The Butterfly Collection by Deirdre Dyson
All of Deirdre Dyson’s rugs are bespoke, so customers can choose whatever they want, in any shape or size adding their own personal touch. They can be made in either all wool or a combination of wool and silk. Psyche from The Butterly Collection price from £775 m2 deirdredyson.com
Kodari Elegance Rug by Kelaty
Dark and elegant, this hand-knotted rug is made from handspun wool in the mountainous region of Nepal . Kodari Elegance rug 100% wool 2.4 x 1.7 kelaty.com
Kashgai Classic Rug by Liberty
A classic style that will suit a traditional room in lovely warm autumnal colours. Hand made in Iran, it has been expertly woven in hand spun wool. A timeless design that will last for ever. Kashgai Classic rug 100% wool 1.5 x 1.17m £695 liberty.co.uk
Cameo Vintage Multi by Louis de Poortere
These old/new rugs are designed to look like family heirlooms and are so fashionable right now. They are woven on Wilton Jacquard looms and the chenille yarn gives an almost silken look to the rug. Cameo Vintage Multi in Vanilla Dream 80% chenille/20% wool 2.30 x 3.30m £917 louisdepoortere.com
208 by Felt Rugs
A dazzling design called a Shyrdak from the remote Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, this rug has a tough flattened felt base sewn with geometric patterns. 208 Rug 100% wool 1.85 x 3.33m £2100 feltrugs.co.uk
Swirl by Paul Smith from The Rug Company
Iconic designer Paul Smith has transferred his distinctive stripe design from clothing to a statement rug. Swirl by Paul Smith hand knotted Tibetan wool rug 2.74 x 1.83m £3986 or £795m2 therugcompany
Alva Uni from Vorwerk
This neutral rug with contrast border would suit many interiors, all rugs are bespoke and can be made in a number of different widths and materials and can be customized to suit individual interiors. Alva Uni 100% wool 2 x 3m £1000 vorwerk-carpets.com
Bones by Plantation Rugs;
A bold geometric design to add drama to any room, this hand knotted rug uses the finest wool so it’s soft underfoot. Bones 100% wool 1.5 x 2.3m £800 plantationrug.co.uk
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