Buying the best rugs

Geometric-patterned rugs in blue and grey tones, with a red cushion featuring abstract designs on top.
A red geometric cushion rests on layered blue and grey patterned rugs, creating a modern, textured look.
Buying guides

What size rug do I need?

Different sizes measures to help know which rug size you would need

Runner 70 x 240cm 

Small 60 x 90cm 

Small 90 x 150cm 

Medium 120 x 180cm  

Large 170 x 240cm 

Large 200 x 300cm 

Extra Large 240 x 340cm

Example Placements

L-shaped kitchen layout with a hob and sink, featuring a rectangular island with seating space.

Kitchen

Small (60 x 90cm)

Schematic of a living room with an L-shaped sofa and a rectangular coffee table on a patterned rug.

Conservatory

Small (90 x 150cm)

Top view of a minimalist room layout featuring a sofa, armchair, rug, and a potted plant.

Outdoor

Medium (120 x 180cm)

Minimalist floor plan showing a rectangular dining table with six chairs surrounding it.

Dining Room

Large (170 x 240cm)

Minimalistic living room layout with a sofa, armchairs, table, and rug. Symmetrical design, top-down view.

Living Room

Large (200 x 300cm)

Minimalist floor plan showing a bedroom with a double bed centred between two bedside tables.

Bedroom

Extra Large (240 x 340cm)

Minimalist geometric shapes including a grid, rectangles, and lines on a light background.

Hallway

Runner (70 x 240cm)

Types of Rugs

Do you want to lengthen a space? Complete the room's look or simply protect your carpet?

Mats & Doormats

  • Protect carpets and floors

  • Provide a shield against dirt carried in from outdoors

  • Natural fibre and synthetic mats are great for landings and hallways

Runners

  • Update transition spaces such as hallways and landings

  • Break up areas of open-plan spaces

  • Create a themed look with matching rugs

Sheepskin

  • Add a luxury element, texture and warmth to a room

  • Tactile and cosy

  • Ideal for living rooms and bedrooms

  • Great for providing a soft surface in nurseries for children to play on

Traditional

  • Choose a handmade rug for a truly unique piece

  • Many are crafted using artisan techniques passed down from generation to generation and made with a high-density knot for an intricately detailed design

  • Rugs sourced from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan are often carefully constructed over a matter of months

  • Create a striking centrepiece for living rooms and dining rooms

Indoor/Outdoor rugs

  • We sell a range of door mats for both indoor and outdoor use

  • Many of our indoor door mats are machine washable

  • Many of our door mats are made using coir which is a natural and durable fibre made from coconut husks.

  • Our outside door mats ensure dirt is left at the front door

 

Which material?

The look, feel and quality of a rug is also dependent on the type of yarn fibres used.

Wool

Pros

  • Warm and durable

  • Naturally flame-retardant

  • Easy to clean

  • Reduces heat loss and noise

  • Sustainable

Cons

  • Not hypo-allergenic

  • Not compatible with acid stains (juice, wine etc)

Ideal for...

Living room, bedroom, hallway

Wool mix

Pros

  • Reduced shedding

  • Strong

  • Cost-effective

Cons

  • Less durable than pure wool 

Ideal for...

Living room, dining room

Polypropylene

Pros

  • Good value for money

  • Highly stain resistant

  • Easy to clean

  • Good colour fastness

Cons

  • Flammable

  • Heavy furniture may leave a dent

Ideal for...

Hallway, landing, utility room

Polyester

Pros

  • Easy to clean

  • Good colour fastness

  • Quick-drying

  • Cost-effective alternative to wool

Cons

  • Not resistant to oil-based stains (butter, cosmetics)

Ideal for...

Hallway, bathroom, bedroom

Nylon

Pros

  • Very strong

  • Durable

  • Doesn't flatten as easily as polypropylene or polyester

  • Highly stain-resistant and easy to clean

Cons

  • Doesn't retain its appearance as well as wool
Sisal

Pros

  • Strong

  • Hardwearing 

  • Available in a choice of muted colours

Cons

  • Stains easily

  • Difficult to clean

Ideal for...

Living room, bedroom, landing

Seagrass

Pros

  • Naturally textured

  • Stain-resistant

Cons

  • Slippery surface, especially when wet

Ideal for...

Living room, bedroom

Jute

Pros

  • Softest of all natural floor coverings

  • Fine texture 

  • More stain-resistant than sisal

Cons

  • Not hardwearing

Ideal for...

Bedroom, study

Coir

Pros

  • Durable

  • Strong

  • Cost-effective

Cons

  • Prone to shedding

  • Poor colour fastness

Ideal for...

Hallways, utility rooms

Rug construction

Handmade craft means quality. Each rug offers a unique feel and fine texture.

Hand tufted

  • Wool is injected into the backing with a tufting gun. The tufts are sealed firmly in place with latex and then covered with a backing cloth

  • Some natural shedding will occur at first but will stop with time

  • Not suitable for rooms with underflooring heating as these rugs are latex backed

  • Medium durability

Hand loomed

  • Rugs are created using a traditional shuttle process by hand on a loom

  • Material is laced together to create a strong weave

  • Durable construction

Hand knotted

  • The oldest and most individual way a rug can be made

  • An intricate process of weaving by hand on a loom

  • Yarns are tied one at a time

  • Durable construction

Hand woven

  • Materials are woven together by hand to create a strong construction

  • Flat finish making them ideal for busy, high-traffic rooms

Caring for your rug

  • Turn regularly to help prevent uneven fading

  • Vacuum regularly to avoid shedding

  • Use a low-suction vacuum setting for tufted rugs to prevent pile loss

  • If you have an upright vacuum cleaner, use the brush tool rather than a regular brush

  • Beat loop pile rugs gently rather than vacuuming

  • Speak to our Partners about specialist care for traditional or oriental rugs

Responsible sourcing

We're part of the Ethical Trading Initiative, with sustainable trading being at the core of our Partnership values. We ensure our handmade rugs are responsibly sourced by only dealing with suppliers who mirror our opposition to child labour.

Household needs

Choose a rug for your lifestyle. Ensure it works for the rest of your household.

Have a large family or entertain a lot?

Then consider a flatweave or low-pile rug that can withstand the wear and tear of heavy traffic.

Have young children or pets?

Then consider a wool-mix option that’s easy to clean.

Spend more time relaxing on the floor?

Then consider a thick-pile rug that offers extra padding.

Concerned about trip hazards?

Then consider a thick-pile rug with anti-slip grips underneath.

Ordering your rug

We offer a range of delivery options.

Standard delivery

Standard delivery for smaller items is free when you spend over £50, otherwise it's £4.50. Delivery of larger items is £19.95. You'll see the delivery options available to you at checkout.

Next day delivery

Next day delivery is available for most of our rugs.

Click & Collect

Click & collect is free for orders of £40 and over, or £2.95 if you spend less

Delivery by our approved supplier

Delivery by our approved supplier means the rug will be delivered directly by the manufacturer, or their chosen courier, and they will arrange delivery with you.