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Read our privacy notice . From highly intricate traditional Persian rugs to Moroccan Berber rugs , extra-large and beautifully crafted centrepieces for your home don’t tend to come cheap. Whether hand-woven or created with a machine, the sheer amount of time, care and materials used to create these sumptuously soft home accessories cannot be underestimated.



Though made through a speedier, machine-led manufacturing process and less expensive yarns, value-for-money rugs do exist so that all homes can enjoy the feeling of stepping out of bed onto a velvety smooth surface. Say goodbye to perennially cold feet and enjoy a barefoot wander into the living room no matter the weather. Not only are rugs easier to clean than traditional carpets , but they help to create texture and depth in your space.

Breaking up an interior silhouette with a side table here and an interesting floor lamp there is all well and good, but nothing sparks conversation and comfort quite like a stylish area rug or two. If you’re feeling particularly inspired by the 70s and 80s, you might even consider layering one or two large area rugs over one another for a recording studio-style look. Create a path from one room to the ne.

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