Circular Rugs Bring a Living Room to Life

3 Unique Ways Circular Rugs Can Bring a Room to Life

Finding all-new ways to bring a sense of charm and character to your home can be a great feeling.

With today’s post, we’d like to explore on type of rug that’s been somewhat neglected over the years – at least in the sense of mainstream interior design. We’re talking about circular rugs, one of the most unique and eye-catching variants of all. It’s easy to understand that circular rugs aren’t the right shape for every room, but there are plenty of ways that they can bring a room to life. Here are our favourite three.

#1. Circular rugs create a focal point for the room

Have you ever walked into a room and found it a little bare or sparse? It’s times like this when a focal point can become invaluable – and circular rugs are ideal for this job. Take the Royal Red circular rug for example. With its intricate and ornate design, it’s the ideal way to draw the eye to the centre of a room. And of course, the fact that this is a circular rug means that it naturally draws focus from the things around it anyway. It’s a win-win!

#2: Circular rugs can define the theme of a room

When you want to bring real personality into a room, one way to do it is to create a running theme. This could be anything, from something geographical like a country to something more like a hobby. In any case, a circular rug can be a great way to bring the theme to the fore. For example, if you were aiming for a football theme, perhaps for a child’s bedroom, this Football Circular Rug would be absolutely perfect. And that’s just one example of the ways in which circular rugs can be a superb part of a room’s theme.

#3: Circular rugs add real textural interest

Texture, or the way that things feel, is something that many people forget about when putting a room together. But circular rugs are an excellent way of introducing some unique texture and patterning. The Spiral Red Rug, for example, is hand carved with a spiral design which blends seamlessly with the circular rug shape. That makes for a rug that will not only turn a few heads in a room, but also add some genuine texture. The variance of the rug’s pile adds to this effect, with both short and long shag bringing textural flavours of their very own.

Explore our shop now to discover our full range of circular rugs. Or call the Rugs Direct team today on 0845 838 8638 and we’ll help you find the perfect circular rug for your home!

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.

Teal Rugs; Bringing a Splash of Colour to your Home

Bring a Splash of Colour to Your Home with Teal Rugs

Every year it seems there’s a new colour that’s the year’s must-have. And because you’ve read the title already, you may well have guessed that 2014 is all about… that’s right: teal.

Perhaps the best way to describe teal is that it’s an almost perfect mix of green and blue. A peppy, vibrant colour with a lot of life, it’s no surprise that teal rugs are proving so popular this year. And here at Rugs Direct we’re never ones to shirk the trends, so we’ve got a host of superb teal rugs for you to try out for size. Here are our favourites.

Whisper Dark Teal Rug

If textured rugs are your thing, then you’ll just love this Whisper Dark Teal Rug. Crafted with a long pile to give a soft sheen, this rug is made in China from 100% polyester. Its rich teal colouring is enhanced by the design of the pile itself, with shades of light and dark appearing in its midst depending on the way each fibre has fallen. A truly eye-catching teal rug that’ll be at home in any room.

Nina Blossom Teal Rug

Made in Egypt using a hard-wearing material to ensure this teal rug will stand the test of time, the Nina Blossom Teal Rug is one of our customers’ favourites. Immediately striking, the rug is notable for its intricate and ornate design which uses teal as its backdrop. The design is hand-carved into the rug, making every one of these teal rugs a truly unique and individual piece.

The Peaks Matlock Teal Rugs

The Peaks Matlock Teal Rugs are actually a collection of rugs that are a true celebration of the colour. Made from a durable 100% acrylic material, this is a hard-wearing teal rug – but the real star of this show is the eye-catching design. Rather than simply sticking with a flat teal colour all the way through, this range of rugs uses unique patterns to explore the various shades of teal – and it’s something that makes them truly special.

Are you ready to bring a real splash of colour to your home with one of our teal rugs? Then why not explore our ever-growing range of teal rugs today? And if you have any questions, you can call our friendly team on 0845 838 8638 for some free expert advice.

Shaggy Rugs: Much More than...

Shaggy Rugs: Much More Than Meets the Eye

Over recent months, we’ve seen a huge jump in the popularity of ‘shaggy’ rugs. Why are we putting the word ‘shaggy’ in quotes, you ask? Well, traditionally speaking, there is no single definable rug variant that can be a called a shaggy rug. In fact, there are a great many shaggy rugs for you to choose from – so if you’ve been bitten by the shaggy rug bug and you’re looking to adorn your home, here is our guide to the best shaggy rugs available today.