How to Turn Your House into a 'Smart Home' with Modern Rugs

How to Turn Your House into a 'Smart Home'

Modern technology is evolving at an incredible rate, and it seems like everything is ‘smart’ these days. So if you’re looking to keep up with the pace and want to bring some handy technology into your home, here are our recommendations for creating a smart home of your very own.

Wireless speakers

You’ve probably already seen ads on TV for wireless speaker systems, like those from Sonos, and they’re a great investment. Simply drop the speakers around your house, then use your smartphone or tablet to stream music wirelessly. Perfect for parties or just relaxing at home – and the prices of wireless speakers are coming down all the time.

Smart TVs

Our phones have been smart for a while, so why not our TVs too? A smart TV will give you access to apps like YouTube, Netflix and so on without extra cables or any fuss. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection and you can hook your TV into a world of entertainment. Most of the new TVs on the market from brands like Sony, LG and Samsung are equipped with smart features, so they’re easy to find.

Remote lighting and heating

Whether through an existing service or using a gadget like a WeMo plug, it’s now possible to remotely control almost anything in your home. Remote heating and lighting products are readily available, but you can also attach a WeMo plug to any mains device and operate it remotely from anywhere in the world.

Robotic vacuum cleaners

Are you sick of trudging round and vacuuming? If so, you can now get a robot to do it for you! Products like the Roomba will automatically travel around your house and vacuum up whatever’s in their path. You can program paths or just let them do their work; they’re even designed to avoid walls and obstacles. Futuristic, eh?

Wireless charging mats

We’ve all lost our phone charging cables now and again, but now there’s a solution. Wireless charging mats can sit on a table and all you need do is throw your phone on top. Through the magic of wireless technology, your phone (or tablet) will begin to charge without needing a cable plugged in. Now that’s what we call smart!

If you fancy giving your home a technological makeover, why not treat it to some first-class rugs too? Check out our online rug shop for the latest and greatest in modern and traditional rugs. Or simply call our friendly team on 0845 838 8638 – we’d love to show you the future of interior design!

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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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

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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