Vintage Louis de Poortere Rugs, a new Year Renaissance

Are Vintage Rugs Having a New Year Renaissance?

If there's one area of interior design that's been a firm favourite in recent months, it's vintage. From classic television sets to quirky 60s-style furniture, the vintage aesthetic seems set to get even bigger in 2015. In fact, vintage rugs are one area of design that have already been gaining traction -- particularly with our customers here at Rugs Direct.

So to kick off the New Year with a bang, we thought we’d explore some of the best vintage rug options that you may be interested in including in your home this year. 

Young Urbanite Beetle Green Rug

If you’re looking to add a touch of 60s inspired chic to any room in your house, you can’t go wrong with this Young Urbanite Beetle Green vintage rug. Manufactured by well-known rug maker Louis De Poortere, this rug is made from the finest wool and chenille on wilton jacquard looms. This adds a subtle intricacy to a pattern which is already instantly eye-catching. This is a vintage rug that will bring true life and vitality to a room.

Multi Black & White Vintage Rug

Another rug from renowned designer Louis de Poortere, this Multi Black & White vintage rug takes us to the other end of the colour spectrum. Featuring a flatweave pile for a thinner yet more hard-wearing pile, the rug is a real exploration of details. Hemmed edges draw focus to the individual patterns on each of the squares that make up this vintage rug – giving it a unique ‘multiple personality’.

Heriz Perisian Pink Vintage Rug

Does this vintage rug even need any introduction? A real explosion of hot pink colour, it’s understandable that a design like this Heriz Perisian Pink vintage rug won’t fit every home. However, for the right person and in the right context, this beautiful pink vintage rug can really make an impression. A durable design with a 5mm flatweave pile, the vintage rug includes a hand-sewn finish for that extra personal touch that other vintage rugs can’t match.

If you’ve not yet made a decision on which interior design you’ll be exploring in 2015, why not start with a vintage rug? You can explore our full range of rugs in our online shop. Or, if you have any questions about vintage rugs or any of the other countless designs we have on offer, just call 0845 838 8638. And before we forget: Happy New Year! 

Modern Vintage Rugs

Modern Vintage Rugs: Our Favourite Contradiction in Terms

To talk about any item being vintage and modern at the same time may seem like something of a contradiction – but it’s a very current phenomenon, and it’s happening with rugs too.

As trends and tastes have evolved within the world of rug design, older designs have tended to be left behind. However, there are now plenty of manufacturers out there who are recreating the essence of vintage rugs in designs for today. Of course, the benefits of vintage rugs as a consumer are significant: you’re able to enjoy the vintage rug design and benefit from the latest in build quality technology too. With all of this in mind, let’s take some time to look at our favourite modern vintage rugs.

Heriz Burnt Orange Rug

Designed by world-renowned rug designer Louis de Poortere, the Heriz Burnt Orange vintage rug is certainly one of our favourites here at Rugs Direct. Made using a unique flatweave pile, this is a vintage rug that’s not only celebrating the love of bright, vivid colours, but also the intricate patterning and detail that’s immediately visible on this eye-catching rug.

Multi-Colour Vintage Rug

Another showing from Louis de Poortere, the Multi-Colour Vintage Rug is an exploration of the ever-popular patchwork designs that made such an impact a few decades back. With hemmed edges and an anti-slip coating, this vintage rug is a perfect example of the classic blending seamlessly with the retro designs. With each block of the patchwork boasting a different pattern, this is a real head-turner of a vintage rug and will blend flawlessly with any surroundings – even the most contemporary ones.

Young Urbanite Beetle Green Rug

If you want something that really stands out and has that unmistakeable vintage rug vibe, the Young Urbanite Beetle Green is an ideal choice. Featuring an ornate pattern that instantly harks back to the fashionable designs seen in the 1960s, this is a real lesson in how to do a vintage rug right. And the intense green finish of the flatweave pile is the perfect way to create a real focal point in any room of the house – and is ideal for injecting a vibrant vintage touch too.

Have we inspired you to take a closer look at the range of vintage rugs out there? If so, why not take a look at our wide range today? Or, if you have any questions about vintage rugs or anything else, simply call us today on 0845 8388638.

Colourful Rugs this Autumn

Brighten Your Home This Autumn with Colourful Rugs

As the evenings draw in and the weather begins to get just a little bit cooler, it can be a great time to bring a little sparkle to your home. And what better way to do that than with some colourful rugs? Here at Rugs Direct we’ve worked our way through our huge collection of rugs to pick out the best and brightest (quite literally, in some cases) colourful rugs that are the perfect way to keep colour on the menu in your home this autumn.

Colour Festival Rugs

Let’s start as we mean to go on, with something that really cooks… in the colourful rugs sense, that is. Our range of Colour Festival Rugs are a superb introduction to the world of colourful rugs. Made up of a beautifully angular design with blocks of bright, vivid colours, these are rugs that demand to be looked at. Hand-tufted in China, the Colour Festival Rugs are as soft to the touch as they are eye-catching. Made of a premium quality yarn for a long life, these colourful rugs are also very resilient to staining.

Festival 928X Rugs

If you’re a fan of the rainbow, have we got the colourful rug for you! The striking Festival 928X Rugs are an explosion of colour played out in a spectrum that extends across the expanse of the rug’s surface. Made in Egypt, these rugs are easy to clean and stain-resistant, but most importantly – incredibly bright and vivid.

Vintage Sunbird Rugs

Fancy bringing colour and history into your home with just one colourful rug? Then the Vintage Sunbird Rugs are for you. From manufacturer Louis De Poortere, these rugs are a true treat on the eyes, and really do define ‘colourful rugs’. Using a patchwork motif to really make an impression, you can choose from a range of bright and vivid designs – any one of which will really spruce up your home this autumn. These colourful rugs have been woven using the very best quality blend of both wool and chenille using wilton jacquard for that extra sense of ‘je ne sais quoi’. Need we say more?

Ready to find the ideal colourful rugs for your home this autumn? Then why note explore our full range in our online shop, or call our team on 0845 838 8638 for some free expert advice? We’d love to help you find your new colourful rug.

Modern Rugs and Modern Art: A Match Made in Heaven?

Modern Rugs and Modern Art: A Match Made in Heaven?

When it comes to creating the ideal interior for your home, you’re faced with a lot of different choices.

From the colour of the walls to the type of doors and windows you’d like, there are plenty of decisions to be made. But there are two aspects of interior design that can complement each other in ways you may not have realised: modern rugs and modern art. Let’s look at why these two seemingly disparate aspects to your home can actually come together to create something truly special. Read on Modern Rugs and Modern Art.. 

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Do Traditional Rugs still have a place in 2014?

Do Traditional Rugs Still Have a Place in 2014?

With a strong focus on modern rugs in today’s marketplace, it’s easy to see why some people may believe that the popularity of traditional rugs is waning. But more than that, there is also a question about whether or not these traditional rugs even have a place in the modern home. Our opinion may be somewhat predictable, but based on our many years as market leaders in the rug and carpet industry, we can tell you categorically that traditional rugs very much do have a place in today’s home – and we’d like to explain why. Please click the link above to find out more

Louis de Poortere @ Rugs Direct

Rugs allow you to inject a bit of class and style into your interior design, especially if you are able to find unique, exciting rugs from designers like Louis De Poortere. Louis De Poortere specialise is producing vintage rugs with a modern twist. They deliver on sophistication and quality and help you to lift the appearance of your interiors to another level. 

Whether you want something tasteful and neutral or a statement piece to bring your room to life and be the focal point, you will find a Louis De Poortere rug to suit you.  All of their rugs are luxurious in quality, durable and comfortable underfoot.

Based in Belgium, Louis de Poortere have been producing luxurious rugs since 1859. Their hugely respected team of Flemish weavers are proud to have a great deal of ownership over every stage of the production process, from their own spinning, dying and weaving. This allows them to produce high quality Wilton rugs made from 100 per cent wool, all of which are completely recyclable and bio-degradable.




Here at Rugs Direct we currently have two fantastic rug ranges available by Louis De Poortere.  The Vintage collection is a stunning range of classic designs that have been updated to create a fresh take on an established look. They features a selection of stylish patchwork designs in modern and traditional colour options and offer a contemporary twist on traditional styles to suit most modern interiors.




Decromatic is the latest textured rug from Louis De Poortere. A beautiful textured collection in a vibrant palette of 23 stunning colours and 6 standard sizes.  The variety in colours and sizes allows you to choose a rug that will compliment any sized room decorated in any colour and style!


 


Better still, all Louis De Poorter rugs allow custom sizes on request and have a  revolutionary built in antislip backing which is completely invisible and performs brilliantly.

To view the full range of Vintage AND Decromatic rugs visit our website. www.rugsdirect.co.uk