Home » Misc » House and garden rugs

House and garden rugs


20 best rugs to buy in 2023

If you pick up any copy of House & Garden, you will likely find the pages filled with beautiful rugs: from thick pile wool rugs and antique Turkish carpets to informal, shaggy Berber rugs, from rustic sisal to ultra-glamorous contemporary designs. These rugs have the power to completely transform a living space, so it's strange that the choosing of them is often left to an after thought. Whether you are buying a new rug for your dining room or for underneath your coffee table, this homeware will effect the overall impression of a room just as much as wallpaper will. Legendary interior designer and textiles dealer Robert Kime famously starts his room schemes with a rug, so we should take cues from him and lead from the ground up.

How to decorate effectively with rugs

There are myriad ways to decorate with rugs and simply placing a plain or patterned rug on the floor can change the feel of a room instantly. Our decoration columnist, Rita Konig, recommends using a rug to "pull a room together," as "furniture on a bare floor can look a little as if it is skating about untethered. " Be aware of how the scale of the pattern will look in contrast to the size of the room. A large scale, monochrome patterned rug will likely be more overwhelming and obvious than a Persian style rug in a low pile, so it will sit more comfortably in a small space than the former.

Whilst they are wonderful at bringing a room together, they can also be useful for denoting different 'areas' or 'sections' in an open-plan space. In this scenario, an area rug can define the main seating area in a living room, and then different rugs can be used to delineate the space for a desk or the dining table.

In the hallway, rugs can be an excellent way to experiment with a bolder pattern. "Rather like the way a wallpaper can open up the walls and give a greater sense of space, a patterned carpet in a long corridor will create a brighter and more open space," says Rita.

The best rugs, according to our editors

How do I pick the right size rug for the room?

According to Rita, the general rule of thumb is that a "large rug that takes up the whole room should be about 45cm away from the walls. " This will ensure that the room feels grounded without being claustrophobic, or bunching up against the walls. If you have fallen in love with a rug and it simply isn't big enough, getting a larger rug made up in a natural material, such as sisal or coconut matting and then layering the smaller one on top will help to avoid the "bath mat" situation. The layering of rugs is especially common in Moroccan or Middle Eastern homes and creates a really lovely atmosphere, especially on top of smart wooden floors.

What style of rug do I need?

There's a huge range of materials and techniques out there, and not all of them are suitable for every kind of room. Make sure you pick hardwearing and high-quality materials for areas where a lot of people are going to be walking, such as hallways, kitchens and utility areas, while finer materials are better as decorative centrepieces in sitting rooms and dining rooms. At the more affordable end of the spectrum are natural fibre, eco-friendly rugs, like a sisal or jute rugs, which are great as base layers on top of which we like to layer other, more colourful rugs. They also work beautifully on their own and lend a friendly, country house feel to a room. Cotton is used for flat-weave rugs that are hard-wearing and easy to clean, making this material a good choice for 'high-traffic areas', whilst wool is the most common material you'll find in a rug. At the most luxurious end of the spectrum you'll find silk or wool-silk blends, which are gloriously soft underfoot, though perhaps best suited for 'low-traffic areas' like bedrooms. The same applies for shag or sheepskin rugs, as the texture of these can quickly turn matted with constant use.

For outdoors or for muddy entrances or utility rooms, synthetic materials like
polypropylene, while less than glamorous, are extremely practical. For more on this, have a look at our guide to outdoor rugs here.

How to care for your rug

As Christie's carpet specialist Louise Broadhurst notes, "it is important to clean a carpet regularly. This can be done with a domestic hoover on a light setting, but if it requires a more thorough clean it should be handled by a professional carpet cleaner. " If you choose to attempt to wash your rug yourself, make sure you test any cleaning solution (whether it's just dish soap or a carpet shampoo) on an inconspicuous corner of the rug first to make sure the colour doesn't run. Then you can work the solution into the rug using a sponge or soft brush. Let it sink in for five minutes or so, then rise thoroughly. This is best done outside with the help of a garden hose or buckets of water. A wet-dry vacuum can help you remove excess water from the rug, before leaving it to dry.

For more advice on how to choose and position a rug, take a look at Rita Konig's column on the subject, which details her favourite stockists and advises on how to avoid the 'flying carpet' problem when arranging rugs and furniture.

Bespoke Rugs: The Best of The List

Beautiful bespoke rugs can transform a space by adding colour, texture and style. Draughty wooden floors benefit from the beauty of a rug, whether contemporary or traditional in style, not only by creating warmth underfoot but also by enhancing the room with a vibrant colour or a striking pattern. Here is a quick run down of our favourites by List members...

Want more inspiration for underfoot? See the rest of our fabulous rug designers here or if you create chic rugs and want to be featured on The List click here to join.

Most Popular

Most Popular

Is it possible to have carpets in the kindergarten, is it allowed to lay a carpet in the locker room

Kindergarten is a child's "second home", where he learns the first communication skills, develops curiosity and mental abilities. Therefore, an important task of the institution is to ensure the safe and comfortable stay of the baby. This also applies to floor coverings. Is it possible to lay carpets in kindergarten and what requirements they must meet - let's figure it out today.

Kindergarten carpet requirements

SanPiN requirements for floor materials include:

In addition, according to sanitary standards, cleaning of carpets with a vacuum cleaner in locker rooms and other rooms should be carried out daily. And wet cleaning is required for the product at least once a month. Cleaning of carpets is carried out on the economic zone allocated for this purpose. Therefore, the material of the mats should be unpretentious in care. After all, children inevitably spill something or drop it on the floor.

Equally important is the evenness of the floor covering. It should not go in "waves", bristle around the edges. All this increases the risk of injury in children, especially in a child under one year old.

Types of allowed carpets for kindergartens

So, are carpets allowed in kindergartens? Yes, but not all. For a child in kindergarten, the following types of carpets that meet the standards are best suited:

Rugs are usually laid in the play area and dressing room, but not in the bedroom. Carpet in the locker rooms of the kindergarten is allowed, but not required. However, its presence will allow children to change clothes on a warm surface, and not on a bare floor.

As for carpets, this type of flooring is undesirable for kindergarten. Firstly, it cannot be washed or shaken on the street. Secondly, the service life of the carpet is much less than that of a standard carpet. In addition, carpets get dirty faster and harder. It is difficult to remove stains from their surface.

It is allowed to lay carpets in the kindergarten, as long as they comply with sanitary rules. Safety, practicality, environmental friendliness and ease of cleaning are the four main criteria for choosing a rug.

Turkish Carpets: Classic and Modern

Turkish Carpets are famous for their high quality production and are among the most popular carpets in the world. They are made from a variety of materials such as cotton, bamboo thread and polyester and are available in a variety of styles from classic to modern. In this blog, we'll take a look at the different types of Turkish rugs that can be practical and stylish additions to your home. ...

Read more

Carpet runners

Cut-to-length carpet runners are not only a practical solution, but also a stylish decorative element. They can be used in various areas such as corridors, stairs or bedrooms. In this article, we will look at the main characteristics of cut-to-length carpets, including edge finishing, width, and material type. ...

More

Moldovan wool lint-free carpets Lana

Wool carpets are always stylish, beautiful and cozy. Moldovan Lana carpets are the perfect choice for those who value quality and comfort. They are made from high quality New Zealand wool, which guarantees durability and strength. Moreover, the monochrome design of these rugs makes it easy to integrate them into any interior. ...

More

Doormats - Home, Cottage, Garden and Kitchen Garden

You have disabled JavaScript. For the site to work properly, you must enable it in your browser settings.

  • Children and adolescents 466 466 407

  • Clothing

  • Accessories

  • Toys and games

  • 9000 9000 9000 for girls

  • Uniform for boys

  • School supplies

    • Show all

  • Shoes 94 778

    • for women

    • For men

    • Orthopedics

    • Optics

      • Show all

  • Beauty 445 999

    • Face Care

    • Hair Care

    • Body Care

      • show all

  • for house 726 188 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000

  • Hallway and closet

    • Show all

  • Hobbies and creativity 179 220

        0002 Home production

      • Musical instruments

      • Photo

        • Show all

    • Sports and rest 127 734

    • for women

      • Show all

  • Food 154 295

    • Finished products

    • Meat and fish

    • Sausage

      • Show all

  • for animals 87 315 ​​ 9000

    • Show all

  • Furniture 27 451

    • Wardrobe systems

    • Bedroom

    • kitchen

      • Show all

  • Garden 179 825