Wool rugs, one of the most popular choices, are naturally stain-resistant, easy-to-clean, and sustainable – but do tend to fall on the more expensive side. Another option is to hunt down a vintage rug; filled with personality, they’re a quick update to any rooms that lack a little soul and thanks to the McGee’s on Netflix’s Dream Home Makeover, there’s lots of vintage rug styling to take inspiration from.
If you’re looking for practicality (or you have kids or dogs), the Ruggable Rug is absolutely epic. It’s an easy-to-clean two-piece system that’s 100% machine-washable, water-resistant, and stain-resistant; it also attaches to a nonslip Ruggable Rug Pad using some genius technology – and there’s a huge selection of designs to match your exact taste.
Where should I put a new rug?
A rug will instantly update any room in your house – besides a living room and bedroom, consider placing large rugs in your dining room and kitchen for a more homely feel and replacing your bath mats with a washable rug for a modern look. Rugs look great on top of a hardwood floor, but they can also be layered on top of carpet to give a room that ultra-cosy feel. We’ve found the best outdoor rugs, rugs for living rooms, rugs for kitchens, rugs for bedrooms… you get the idea.
How do I pick the right size rug for the room?
The bigger the better, especially if you’re picking out a modern rug for the living room or bedroom. Where possible in the living room, a rug should fit comfortably under all of your living room seating and your coffee table. In the bedroom, ensure the rug is big enough to fit under your bed, and ideally, it should be on display equally on either side of your bed. If you’re following Feng Shui when buying a new rug, remember the golden minimalist rule: rugs should not be touching any walls.
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