A Guide To Stair & Hall Way Runners

Whatever your taste in design, dress your stairs with something decorative yet practical.


If you are thinking about choosing a runner for your stairs or hallway then check the condition of your floorboards and consider how the two will work together.  The next step  is to measure your stairs or hallway and decide how much space you would like to leave either side of the runner.

One of the great things about stair and hall runners is that they can can create the illusion of more space. It's just the same as painting the walls in a light colour or adding a mirror to a room.  If your stairway is dark or narrow then a patterned runner could help to make it look bigger.

As your hallway and stairs receive more traffic than the rest of your house it is important to choose a good quality runner that can cope with the daily wear and tear. For comfort and durability, it’s wise to choose a mix of wool and nylon.

You may think that stair runners are held in place by stair rods, but infact these are purely a decorative finishing touch. They add to the look of a stair runner and give it extra personality and style.

Our Brink & Campman stair runners are made from 80% pure new wool and 20 % polyamide - ideal to achieve the right balance of comfort and durability.





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Anti-slip Rug Underlay - Your Q's Answered

It can be so frustrating when you spend time and money choosing the perfect rug for your room, but then when it arrives it keeps on slipping around the floor! Luckily there is an easy way to combat the slipping!

Anti-slip underlay can be ordered to your size specification so that all you have to do is put it under your rug when it arrives! It really is that simple! We have answered all of the commonly asked questions that we regularly get asked from our customers so that you can make an informed decision about which anti-slip underlay is right for you.  

Q. How do I know what type of underlay I need for my rug?
A. Profilo is a cushioned anti-slip underlay for use on smooth floors, such as wood or tile. Top fleece 2 can also be used for smooth floors but profile gives more cushioning and will last longer. Top-Fleece 2 is an anti-slip underlay for use on carpeted surfaces.

Q. What size should I order my underlay as?

A. Order your underlay the same size as the rug it will be going underneath. This is because your underlay can easily be trimmed with scissors if a little is showing outside the rug.  

Q. Can you wash underlay?

A. Yes you can wash both Profilo  and Top-Fleece 2.

Q. How thick is Profilo?

A. Profilio is 3mm thick. 

Q.  Can you uplift underlay?

A.  Profilo – Yes, you can uplift it and move it as often as you like.

Top Fleece 2 – This will lose a little of its effectiveness every time it is lifted.

Q. Does anti-slip underlay leave a residue on the floor or carpet?

A. No.

Q. Can anti-slip underlay be used with 

     underfloor heating?  

A. Yes

Q. Where are they made?      

A. Germany

Q. Where can I buy anti-slip underlay 

from for my rug?    

 A.  You can buy from our website!  

Click on the links below:

Profilo Anti-Slip Rug Underlay

Top Fleece 2 Anti-Slip Rug Underlay

www.rugsdirect.co.uk 

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

Funky Rugs for your home!

This week’s Rugs Direct newsletter focuses on the latest rugs in our Funky rugs range. We now stock an array of colourful collections with unique and contemporary designs, in a multitude of colour palettes. And because we love them so much we’ll be stocking even more fabulous funky designs as of next week!

Our new Lila rugs from Asiatic Carpets offer a contemporary style with a semi retro feel.  These eye catching rugs are hand tufted in India with a very thick wool pile giving an exclusive texture and appearance. Because they are handmade in India and woven with luxurious looped wool yarns they offer complete comfort and warmth – perfect for this time of year now the nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder!

Our Funk rugs speak for themselves. Their contemporary design features every colour in the rainbow and is sure to brighten up any room. It even comes as a runner as well as a rectangular carpet making sure that you can transform your hallway with a burst of colour without needing to touch a paint brush. This ultra modern design rug looks and feels expensive as it comes with classic hand tufted quality and a top notch heavyweight New Zealand wool blend pile (3.3kg per sq metre). 
  

Here at Rugs Direct we are starting to miss the summer and longing for a trip to sunnier climes.  Luckily for us we have discovered the Hawaii rugs collection which offers you a little piece of that tropical living, even on a cold winters day!  This stunning collection offers six attractive designs and is handmade in China with a 100% wool pile which is thick, heavy and soft. Hand carving is used throughout to highlight the pattern for visual appeal giving a beautiful finish.

 Our Soul rug by Asiatic Carpets  is our most fun and exciting rug we have recently begun stocking.  In fact the colour palette is so incredible that there is only the need for one rug design in this collection.  With its fun and funky felted wool balls in bright vibrant colours, the soul rug truly is one of a kind.  The bright colours and unusual texture give the rugs a unique, fun and funky look as well as providing warmth and texture underfoot.

 

That’s just a taste of what’s new on the Rugs Direct Website, if you are looking for quality, funky rugs with a designer feel, we are confident that we have the rug for you!


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Rugs Direct - Newsletter - (05/09/12)

We haven’t had such a great summer this year in the UK, so how about cheering yourself up with one of the fantastic new quality rugs we’ve added to Rugs Direct from the renowned carpet designers, Asiatic. They are world leaders in fashion rugs and have won awards for their well designed and innovative products. 

From their contemporary rug collection we’re featuring the Jazz range. These rugs are made from 50% polyester, 30% wool and 20% viscose and are heavy with varying pile heights that accentuate the subtle geometric patterns. The plain colours have understated metallic highlights adding to an opulent and sophisticated feel. These are chic rugs that will add both luxury and distinction to your room.

Keeping the emphasis on luxury, we have the Kura range made from 100% polyester with all the benefits of an easy to manage yarn. These rugs have been hand tufted with a dense and deep pile, making them very soft underfoot. An organic scroll design has been etched into the thick pile creating a distinctive pattern. Luxurious and beautiful these are some of the best examples of modern rug design at affordable prices.

The Brilliant rug collection is again hand woven from 100% polyester but this time they’ve used a loop pile. The loop weave creates a thick pile and reflects the light giving a lovely shimmering effect. These rugs bring a warm yet sophisticated feel to any space.

If you’re looking for modern rugs combining luxury with a slightly minimalist feel these are three ranges to take a look at.

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

Rugs Direct - Newsletter - 29/8/12

This week’s newsletter from Rugs Direct features the innovative Dutch rug designers Arte Espina and highlights some of their renowned contemporary rug collections. 

Arte Espina rugs are hand tufted in China in a range of funky, modern and plain styles. Glorious colours and textures are their trademark, often using their own acrylic yarn called Espirelle. The pile is always luxuriously soft on these good quality rugs and they often feature a textured surface adding to the chic contemporary feel of these very modern rugs. The colours are always vibrant and the designs range from the classic to the eclectic.

 Arte Espina rugs are well known for their high quality and contemporary design and are much in demand by interior designers.

Arte Espina also produce a range of colorful and fun children’s rugs. The range includes maps and animals as well as nursery and cartoon characters. The unique rugs will delight children and bring a cheerful warmth to any bedroom.

 Even their plain rug collections like Swing and Beat make a big statement. These high quality rugs are shaggy and colour fast with a pile height of 40mm and 60mm respectively.

If you’re looking for a bargain check out our discounted rug range. We currently have 2 rugs from Arte Espina on special offer, a Swing rug and an Action Painting rug.

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