We all get to the point when our living room is uninspiring. We are sick of sitting in the same room and watching TV every evening. However, redecorating the lounge area is a stressful proposition which will take a considerable length of time. Luckily, you don’t actually need to change the entire room in order to give it a new lease of life. All it takes is one striking accessory to achieve the desired rejuvenation you are looking for. One accessory that can certainly achieve this is a rug. Thus, read on to discover the top five rugs that can revitalise your living room…

1) Bluebellgray Abstract Rug.

This rug is vibrant, energetic, and uplifting. If you are truly looking to put the spark back into your living area, this is the rug to do it. This Bluebellgray creation cleverly and artistically incorporates the current trend for floral patterns. Yet, it offers something entirely different compared to what we are used to seeing. The abstract rug looks stunning against dark flooring and will certainly become the main attraction in your living room.Available from John Lewis for £900 – £1,400.

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Kilims is a term used to describe flat tapestry-woven carpets that come from the Balkans. The term “kilim” comes from the Persian “gelim” and it means “to spread roughly”. These carpets are purely decorative in most cases but they can also serve as prayer rugs. They feature all sorts of patterns and symbols, some geometric and some of mythological inspiration.

You can match the kilim with the pillows on the sofa

Kilims are produced by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave and the result is a flat surface with no pile. The weft strands that create the design and color are usually wool. The hidden warp strands can be either wool or cotton, depending on the case. The strands are only visible at the ends and they emerge as the fringe which is usually tied in bunches.

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Textiles make homes feel lived in. Whether it is your bed linen, drapes or furniture’s upholstery, fabric gives any room a certain softness. Hardwood floors, along with laminates and ceramics look great but can feel a little cold. The addition of a rug will help soften a room’s appeal and make it feel warmer.Nevertheless, nothing quite competes with carpet to create a sense of welcoming glow. And carpets do not need to be very plush to get the effect, although deeper piles will feel luxurious, particularly underfoot.

Traditional carpets were made entirely from wool but nowadays wool blends are much more common. Indeed, purely nylon and polypropylene make perfectly acceptable carpet materials. Nonetheless, wool blends are easier to dye than man made products, so most contemporary carpets are commonly made up of at least 20 per cent of wool.

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Carpets and rugs are important accessories and accent pieces for any home’s interior décor. They are often used to add color to a room and they can also be focal points in certain cases. We have selected five models that will surely impress all your guests and that will give character to your home.

Wooden rug.

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Call it a foyer, an entryway, an entrance hall, but whatever you call it, it’s the space between the great outdoors and your well-thought-out home that’s not always easy to style. This can be particularly true for rugs, because you must consider not only the natural elements, but also the style of your home…and tastefully merge the two.

Because, in case you’re wondering, yes, there will be mud on someone’s shoe when they come through your door. Yes, a child may dribble some ice cream from his cone on his way outside. Yes, someone’s wet footprints will find their way across the rug as she runs inside to grab her forgotten purse. Taking into account these scenarios, and innumerable others, in your choice of entryway rug is important for the longevity of your welcoming, and well-looking, entry. Below is a brief guide in choosing the entryway rug that is right for you:

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Most of the time, people spend a lot of time making the walls of their home look beautiful. They use wallpaper, stencils, artwork and many other methods just to make the walls look beautiful and eye-catching. But the flooring is just as important as the walls. So let’s see how you can make this portion of your home look interesting as well.

Use a colorful rug.

For example, one simple idea would be to opt for a colorful rug. It would be a nice choice, especially in the case of a room that has a simple or neutral décor. The rug would be a very nice accent feature and it might even become the focal point. The colors of the rug should match the rest of the décor so that the room looks harmonious and has a cohesive interior design.

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Rugs are like shoes. They are a seemingly insignificant item that has the incredible ability to make or break the entire ensemble. It’s amazing, the influence of these floor-level pieces. For many of us, it might seem difficult to choose the right rug – do we go neutral? Patterned? Neutrally patterned? Bold? Geometric? Persian? It’s hard to know. Sometimes, however, the answer lies in using not one rug but multiple rugs. In the same space. Layered like a beautifully delicious parfait is layered.

How is this done? The layering of rugs, I mean. How do we go from cautiously choosing one rug to confidently tossing several on the floor in the same space? The following article provides several examples of layered rugs and why they work in their space:

Smaller rug over a sisal (or other natural) rug.

This is a classic rug-layering combination, particularly with a Persian rug. This setup is quite lovely when a beloved accent rug might be too small for a space or when a large sisal or jute rug is too, well, solid. I love how a garden stool acts as coffee table here, thereby emphasizing the Persian rug even more. Also, if eclectic is your style, this look will be at home in nearly any of your spaces.

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