The Elegance of Plain Rugs

Exploring the Understated Elegance of Plain Rugs

It’s easy to understand why many people would assume that plain rugs are really nothing special.

After all, having the word ‘plain’ in the title might seem like a bit of a giveaway. But in fact, plain rugs can be a superb addition to any room in your home, offering a sense of understated charm that the more intricate rugs simply can’t match. Let’s look at a few reasons why plain rugs might just find a home in yours.

Adding to a room but not drawing focus

When you choose to add a rug to any room, there’s a moment when you decide between a plain rug and something that makes a statement. If you go with the latter, very often you’ll find that the rug becomes the very centre of the room – which is exactly what you want sometimes. But for some rooms, the rug simply needs to add a touch of tonal colour, and that’s exactly why plain rugs are a great choice. They don’t steal focus, only add to the scene.

Consistent texture

While patterned rugs can really turn a few heads, it’s tricky to get a completely consistent texture, at least with certain materials. The reason for this is that multiple yarn types are often needed to be woven into the rug to create the design, which can disrupt the uniformity of the surface. Again, this isn’t the case with all rugs, but certainly for a select few. With plain rugs, however, you never need to worry about the texture consistency, whether you’re talking about wool, chenille, polyester or any other material.

A simplistic sense of charm

Ever feel like you want to get back to basics? For many people, that’s what interior design is all about. So if you’re looking to create a minimalist tone in your home, you can’t go wrong with plain rugs. With a gentle, understated charm, the plain rug really is the workhorse of the floor-covering world. Even better, plain rugs come in a huge range of colours and materials – so you can create the look you want without going overboard on the busy details.

If we’ve whet your appetite for a plain rug, you can find a huge range of them in our online rug shop. And if you fancy a chat about plain rugs or anything else, simply call our friendly team on 0845 838 8638.

Prevent Wool Rugs From Shedding

Our Top Tips to Prevent Wool Rugs From Shedding

Wool rugs are one of the most eye-catching additions you can make to your home, and one of the signs of true quality is shedding. That’s right: a high quality wool rug will always shed to some extent. But if you want to avoid the clean-up involved, there are ways to prevent a wool rug from shedding. Here are our top tips.

Reduce foot traffic if possible

One of the biggest causes of the rug’s pile being agitated and hence come loose from the body of the rug is friction. And one of the biggest causes of friction is foot traffic. So one piece of solid advice is to keep your rug in a place in your home which doesn’t serve as a throughway or a place where people will regularly walk on it. Of course this isn’t ideal for everyone, but it will help keep those wool rugs from shedding.

Vacuum the wool rug when required

If your wool rug is suffering from excess shedding, or you simply want to avoid the spread of the fibres across your home, regular vacuuming is encouraged. We’re sure you already do plenty of vacuuming, but paying special care to ensure your wool rug gets a regular vac is a great idea and will keep the spread of shed fibres from your wool rug to a minimum.

Use a quality underlay

Using a top-notch rug underlay with your wool rug is an excellent way to keep it at its best for as long as possible. It’ll be protected from excess friction with the floor, and the underlay will serve as a barrier against dirt and grime which can cause the loosening of fibres over time. This will depend on the surface your wool rug lives on, but using a quality underlay is always recommended.

Brush your rug regularly

It’s understandable that not everyone wants to subject their wool rug to vacuuming, especially if it’s a valuable item. Likewise, not all vacuum cleaners have suitable attachments for properly treating a wool rug. That’s why using a soft brush to gently remove excess shed fibres from your wool rug is an excellent idea. You can take your time and ensure that your woollen pride and joy is kept 100% intact.

With the right care, you can make sure that your wool rugs last as long as possible and look great too. To find the very best wool rugs in the UK, explore the Rugs Direct online shop now or call the team on 0845 838 8638. 

Shaggy Rugs: The UK's Next Favourite Rug?

Shaggy Rugs: The UK's Next Favourite Rug?

Just as in any industry, the tastes and trends within the world or rugs is always in flux.

The popularity of certain types of rug can wax and wane at almost any time, and we’re always surprised to learn about which specific rug will be the nation’s new favourite. Well, from the looks of recent history, shaggy rugs are the newest ‘must-have’ rug for the UK. So is this a shaggy rug renaissance, or just a flash in the pan? Let’s find out.

The history of shaggy rugs

The long pile shaggy rug has always been a relatively popular choice in the UK. Way back in the 1960s when rugs like this were first imported from countries like China and India, shaggy rugs took off in a big way. You only need to look at some of the memorabilia or movies from that era to see the specific type of shaggy rug that seemed to be prevalent on almost every floor. Vivid colours were big time too, with lots of bright and colourful designs in the midst of that long pile. Classic shaggy rug designs, like the Cascade Rugs, have always been popular – but recently they’re really catching on.

The role of texture and feel

One of the style choices you’ll see in lots of modern interior design is texture – and that’s not just in relation to shaggy rugs. From wallpaper to flooring, cushions to bedding, the way things feel is becoming more important in the 21^st Century. That could explain the surge in popularity of shaggy rugs such as the Dumroo Rugs range. Made from textured pile for an effortlessly soft touch, it’s no wonder shaggy rugs like this are so sought-after.

Is a shaggy rug for you?

It’s not always obvious whether or not a specific rug type will be good for your home. That’s why we recommend that you browse all available rugs before making your decision. The shaggy rugs can really bring a touch of elegance to a room, with the luxurious long pile and often very soft materials used. Colours are extensive too, with palettes ranging from flat block colours to rainbow-like expressions of real character. So be sure to look at all of our shaggy rugs before you join the latest revolution in rugs!

Have questions about shaggy rugs or anything else? Call our team on 0845 838 8638 for some free expert advice.

The Wonderful Value of Plain Rugs

Sometimes the best way to make a big impact is to keep things simple.

If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your home and you’re considering a new rug, you’ve probably already looked at a few options. Maybe you’ve seen rugs with elaborate designs or wild and wacky colours? If none of these rugs are really what you’re looking for, we may have another option: plain rugs. Far from being bland or uninspiring, plain rugs can actually be exactly what you need to bring a room to life. You may not instantly think that plain rugs could have such an impact, but you’d be surprised. Let’s look at how plain rugs can provide a subtle focal point to any room.

If you’ve not yet explored the large impact that the small addition of plain rugs can make to your home, why not explore our range today? Or if you have questions about plain rugs or any of the others we sell, simply call our friendly team on 0845 838 8638 for some expert advice. 

Check out our current sale!

Every now and then we get a rug returned becuase a customer decides that is is not quite right for their home. However there is nothing wrong with the rugs so we keep them in the office and add them to our clearance section!

So if you are looking for a brand new quality rug at an unbeatable price that can be dispatched next day, you can't go wrong with our clearance rugs!

Below are some of our current rugs in the clearance section and they can be found along with the price and size on our website: http://www.rugsdirect.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.dspSaleItems

Competition Winners Revealed!

Congratulations To Our Lucky Rug Photo Competition Winners at Rugs Direct!

We would like to congratulate Anne Akers for winning 1st prize in our recent rug photo competition! Anne will recieve £50 to put towards a new rug of her choice from our website.

We also decided to create a 2^nd prize due to the number of photos we recieved, so 2^nd prize goes to Sue Lancaster! Sue will recieve £25 to put towards a new rug of her choice from our website.



Both of these lovely rugs can be bought directly through our website in the 'modern' and 'traditional' categories.

We will be announcing a brand new competition very soon for all of our Rugs & Stair Rods customers via our Newsletter and facebook page so keep your eyes pealed!

A New Year, A New Look?

Revitalise Your Home For 2013

The rush and excitement of Christmas is well and truly over and 2013 is now in full swing.  A new year can bring about a lot of questions about ourselves from our career goals to our lifestyle. 

A New Year means a whole new set of possibilities and opportunities and we often find ourselves clearing out the old and bringing in the new. 

For some of us this allows us to let go of the past and welcome a new beginning and fresh start. For others it is simply spring cleaning coming early or taking advantage of some Christmas money to spend on ourselves for a change. 

Whatever your reason may be, one of the easiest ways to revitalise your home or work place is by adding a rug to it. Not only does a new rug instantly lift a dull and faded carpet, or create a soft warm feeling underfoot on hard floors, it also adds colour, warmth and personality to any room. 

Rugs come in a variety of sizes and prices to suit all rooms and budgets. They range in style from traditional designs to modern and elegant, to funky ‘out there’ designs! There really is a rug to suit every room and every personality. 

 

If you are in search of a new you and a new home without moving or picking up a paint brush then browse through our website and see what takes your fancy. You can even add rugs to your ‘wishlist’ and come back to them another day.

 If you have any questions we are always happy to help on the other end of the phone or by email.

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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

Clearance Rugs

We have added a whole host of rugs to our CLEARANCE section and will soon be adding even more!  If you're looking for a high quality rug on a budget then check out our clearance section and bag yourself a bargain!

Below is a selection of what is currently on offer!

For more details or to buy any of these rugs visit our CLEARANCE SECTION on our website

Rugs Direct - Newsletter - 12/09/12

At Rugs Direct we source only quality rugs from leading manufacturers and this week’s newsletter focuses on one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wilton rugs and carpets, Lano. They produce high quality woven wilton rugs in both traditional and contemporary designs.

Our traditional rugs from Lano include the Farsistan range. These rugs are carefully manufactured using only the best raw materials for exceptional quality. They feature many fine design elements as a tribute to the creativity of the ancient craftsmen, whose priceless original masterpieces can only be found today in museums. These are heavyweight 100% pure wool rugs and bear the Wool Mark. These rugs are also accredited with an International Quality Classification of T6, which is the highest rating for a wilton rug, and denotes a very high quality, dense pile suitable for heavy traffic areas. These lovely traditional rugs are one of our heaviest wilton rug ranges and are available in authentic shades including red, terracotta, beige and green.

Lano also manufacture rugs from 100% polypropylene, again using classical designs and also suitable for heavy traffic areas. We offer the Kamira range, which are stylish, available in small and large rectangular rugs and hall runners. These rugs are carefully manufactured in heavyweight Polypropylene with an International Quality Classification of T5, denoting an excellent quality dense pile.

If you are looking for the same quality but in a more contemporary rug style then the Kamira Ethnic and Tivoli ranges would be perfect. Tivoli is a stunning new range of patterned rugs in muted colours to compliment todays modern environment, bringing comfort and style to any contemporary setting. Kamira Ethnic rugs are woven in stylish patterns with a modern take on ethnic designs. Both ranges are made of 100% Polypropylene.

For more information about Rugs Direct or anything related to the article, check the website out at: http://www.rugsdirect.co.uk