Rugs don’t have to me comforting on just your feet, it can also be pleasing on the eye. Crazily, people have hung rugs on their wall as a work of art, with the pile being carved into it is easy to create shadows and depth in the rug. Here at rug designer we can create this depth in all of our rugs, you just need to specify where and how deep you need it to be. This effect looks awesome with just one colour as it makes an illusion in the rug. Too many colours and depths could make the rug look very over the top and rather messy so if you want this effect, consider what the outcome will be before choosing it. Of course having this cool effect on your rug does not mean you have to hang it from a wall, these rugs would look lovely even on the floor.

If you want this specified on your bespoke rug then people contact us with your ideas and our design will advise you on the best results

Rugs are a luxury item for any room but they don’t have to be expensive, we have rugs that can cater all budgets and will make sure you receive exceptional service. At rug designer rugs are a passion, we do it because we what to bring rugs to everyone and anyone! The rugs you buy from us are 100% wool and the dyes will stay bright for years to come.

We currently have our rugs in Selfridges’ London store and they have gone down a treat with their customers. If you want to see the quality of our rugs then you can go down to their London Branch or ask us to send you a sample form our website, you can also purchase a colour  box with tufts of wool with every colour in our catalogue.

If you want a unique rug then send us a copy of your design via email or post and our designers will make up a digitised copy of it for you to inspect, after you have agreed on a deign then the process of ordering your rug is simple and easy, we will then deliver your rug in 6/8 weeks .

We hope you will consider us when you look around for a new rug as we will not disappoint!

There is nothing worse then entertaining guests and thinking that your room is plain, boring and cold, even if your visitors are only staying for a short while you feel as though your room is letting you down. When looking for a rug to brighten up your room you need to factor in; how big you want it, what colour you want it to be and how much you want it to cost. If you find a rug that is nt perfect due to cost then you can always shrink your rug to a price that is suitable for you.

Have a rug that is not a focal point of the room but also a topic of conversation is always a bright idea. If you have idea for a rug but have not seen one that you like on our website or other websites then you can always design one yourself and impress your friends by having a rug that is purely unique to you.

Shaggy rugs are a really cool way of bringing colour and comfort into a room because they are soft to walk on and also extremely beautiful. If you are thinking of buying a rug then rug designer will have a design and shape to suit your tastes.

When does a rug loose its employment of keeping the floor warm when you stand on it and become purely decorative? Is it when it is hung from a wall or put into an exhibition? Does a rug ever loose its ability to still do the job it was made for?

When looking at a rug that was made from solid gold and semi precious stones, I originally thought “wow that is amazing” but then I thought “what is the point in that?” over exuberantly showing the fact they have loads of money? It will never be stood on or laid on, it will never have anything spilt on or trod in. Where is the fun in that? It will be stuck in a glass box and hung from a wall and never, ever be put on the floor.

Wool rugs can last a long time and still look vibrant and beautiful and even luxurious, especially if they have a deep shaggy pile. The colours that people can make are limitless so a rug could be any colour at all, it could even have an etricate design cut out of it to have extra body and depth.

So why have a solid gold rug when no one will be able to touch when you could have a wool rug with is easy to clean and soft to touch?

Celebrating Christmas is something that millions of people around the world do. It is a time of year to give presents and what better then giving a christmas rug? A rug that you could have all year round or bring out when it is the christmas period. There are some really crazy rugs out there but you could design your own on our website.

Even though christmas has passed there is no excuse not to think about want you want to get your family and friends next year, especially if it is something as large as a rug. There are plenty of rugs on our website so if you didn’t want to give a Christmas inspired rug then you could always give another one that would suit the persons taste.

Please keep in mind that there are always delays with the post in December, so think about ordering a little sooner and possibly having it delivered to the person who is receiving it as it is hard to transport rugs in small cars.

I hope that everyone reading this has had a wonderful christmas and best wishes for the new year.

In the 1800s, around the time of the American Civil War, thrifty homemakers would use scraps of wool and felted pieces of wool from old clothing, blankets and hats to recreate rugs. Using money coins as a template, they would cut out circles and then stitch them together in blanket stitch fashion, hence the name “penny rug” formed. Sometimes, the mats or rugs were backed with old burlap bags or feed sacks, in some cases when the rugs would not lie flat they would stitch a penny inside the mat.

Penny rugs are made by selecting good quality wool and it must not be too thick. It may be hand-dyed or dyed by painting it onto the rug to give the piece another dimension. Circles can be cut from the wool in varying sizes and then stitched together concentrically using complementary colors.

Penny rugs were not actually made for the floor, but used as decorative coverings for beds, tables, dressers and mantle pieces. These decorative pieces  were also used as wall hangings and pillows. Most designs included circles and some included animals such as cats, flowers, birds and star and heart shapes.

The traditional method of weaving Persian carpets is almost always a closely guarded family secret. The techniques for creating Persian rugs are passed from generation to generation throughout a weaving family. It is believed that the initial art form evolved at the time of the Persian king Cyrus, consequently known as one of the greatest rulers in Persia. However, it is believed that the Persian tribes have been using sheep’s wool and tying knots for lining the floors of their tents before the time of King Cyrus.

During the eleventh Century the Turkish Seljuk tribes invaded and ruled Persia bringing with them Turkish influences in rug weaving which transform Persian carpets. This included the use of Turkish carpet knots which differ from those found in traditional hand-knotted Persian carpets. However, even after Seljuk influence in Iran waned, the Turkish methods of carpet weaving still remained in Turkish areas of Iran such as Tabriz.

Persian rugs are believed to be among the oldest and indeed the most beautiful of all oriental carpets. The traditional method of weaving Persian rugs involved tying thousands of knots single handedly.

Persian carpets are famous for their intricate design, this is a characteristic of all Iranian art. Persian carpets often feature geometric patterns which are a reflection of Iranian influences, but many Persian rugs natural scenes of animal and plant wildlife.

One of the reasons that Persian carpets often feature floral patterns is that when their Iranian owners sit on them they can be reminded of traditional Iranian gardens. Aside from providing you with great pleasure and brightening up your home, buying a persian rug can be a wise investment as they often appreciate in value provided you know a little about Persian carpet care and repair.

Here at rug designer we can do any shape, size, pattern and colour. If you have an idea for an original rug for your bed room, hall, living room then be can do it for you. If you visit our bespoke rug page on the website there will be more details on there for you to get started on your design.

Fancy a pattern that is already in the catalogue but it is the wrong colour? There are many other colour combinations to choose from and if the colours arent in our range then you can order a bespoke colour by sending us a pantone colour code or a swatch of colour and we will make up a tuft of it in our factory. However it will cost more to use the colour on your rug as we will have to make up a special batch at our factory.

At rug designer we pride ourselves on the fact that we can deliver what you want. If you have an idea we promise that we will try our best to re create it.

What kind of rugs do you like? Are they woolly or shaggy, flat or thick? Would it be safe to say that all rugs should reside in the living room or can a rug go anywhere?

I think there are different types for different occasions for example, in the summer when it’s warm and dry, a nice thin yet strong rug would be suitable to take outdoors and enjoy a picnic on and so in the cold weather we are having now in England the indoor rug has to be thick and soft so you can sit on it beside a log wood fire (or at least an electric one!)

Rugs could even make  for interesting wall hangings, I wrote an article a while back exploring rugs on walls. Could they act as insolation in these wintery nights, or are they purely decorative?

One thing that comes to my attention is the colour. Rugs with a cool design is always enhanced by ones choice of colour. I think many people will be wanting rich, dark and vibrant colours in their hall ways and bedrooms now when its almost the christmas holidays.

So what is it that you look for in a rug? Is it the uniqueness? Then you have come to the right place.