Add texture and warmth with a rug

When winter hits, concrete or tiled floors are cold underfoot. Add colour, pattern, texture and warmth with a floor rug.

 

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Just like you unpack your chunky sweaters for winter, rugs are perfect for warming up a home when it gets chilly, and placing rugs on cold floors is an energy efficient way to stay warm. A good quality rug not only creates warmth underfoot, it also adds textural warmth and can be used to add colour and pattern to a plain room.

Up until recently, we have been limited in choice when it comes to rugs. Browsing the Internet and sites such as Pinterest has created a want for rugs that offer modern design in keeping with global trends. Now there are several retailers that offer rugs in contemporary, modern and more traditional designs.

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An area rug is the perfect solution for tiled or concrete floors, keeping your feet warm as you walk around the house. The thicker the rug the better, but even a traditional area rug or two will warm up a room.

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In a livingroom you can look at laying several smaller rugs instead of a single, large rug. Or layer rugs for even more textural comfort. However, do look for rugs that won't slide around on the floor, or can be anchored under a sofa or chair.

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A bedroom with tiled floors will definitely benefit from the addition of a rug, and this is one room where you can lay down luxury. With minimal foot traffic, you can splurge on a luxurious, soft wool or shag carpet for warmth underfoot. Select an area rug that covers most of a tiled / concrete floor, or select a size that frames the bed. 

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