Rug Right: They can really tie a room together

Layering on a rug in any area of the house, it’s vital to be highly strategic.

A co-ordinating rug nails Scandi cottage feel, while uniting twin beds in a loft conversion. Khotan and Malatya collection, designersguild.com for pricing and stockists

Beyond the eye-watering beauty and economy of high street rugs and antique lovelies layering on texture and colour, sizing, placement, and materials really counts. 

Match your rug to where it’s going and what it’s serving up in terms of furnishings and a function area to effectively ground the room. If one thing you readers have taught me over the years – rules are made to be totally demolished. These are just guidelines. When putting your rug and major seating together – be intentional and team them up. Common mistakes include the rug being the wrong dimensions, or way too small for the space. Too big? Butting the skirting, it’s a queasy magic carpet ride.