A new rug the perfect way to warm up chilly winter evenings

Carol O’Callaghan looks to woven softness on floors as winter looms.

It’s the time of year when wooden and tiled floors, which are so practical when it comes to cleaning and maintenance, are just a little too chilly for winter evenings — especially when you want to pad around in your socks.

In the absence of under-floor heating, rugs are the easy solution to warm everything up and add some cosy comfort.