#1 Work magic with rugs
“There’s nothing worse than a rug that’s too small under a dining table, so the chairs sit half on and half off the rug,” says interior designer Brigitte Hills. “It looks silly and can be frustrating when moving the chairs in and out.”
However, the rules are slightly different when it comes to a lounge or stoep with occasional chairs.
In essence, while rugs are great for demarcating spaces in open-plan rooms as well as adding texture, pattern and colour, there are a few basic principles one should keep in mind…
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Brigitte says the following are hot news:
• The shaggy carpet has made a comeback! It’s not exactly pet-friendly, but if you’re a bachelor, it could look fabulous in front of a fireplace.
• Whether wool, mohair, sisal, hemp or jute, natural rugs with neutral earthy tones and textures remanin on trend. We’re also seeing more rugs that boast natural fibres as well as polyester, so you still get a natural look, but the product is more hard-wearing.
• carpets are here to stay. I often use them as interior rugs if a client has kids and pets. There are a lot of polypropylene rugs that are sisal
