WARMING UP YOUR HOME WITH A RUG
You can easily warm up your living spaces with a rug, not only by having textile beneath your feet but also aesthetically. Whether it is for a runner down your hallway, a centrepiece in your living room or under your bed, rugs are versatile and add a welcoming feel to any room. Also, outdoor rugs are a great way to bring the indoors out side, thus transforming a terrace or patio into a more finished lounge area. Generally, the more you invest, the longer you can enjoy your rug because – after all – it usually has to withstand plenty of footfall. Rugs are not just for the winter as they are a fabulous way to make a space more inviting, so here are some ideas for the spring…
The Mirage rug from Gan in nude is a hand-knotted 100 per cent New Zealand wool carpet designed by Patricia Ur quiola. Gan is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).
Mono plastic rugs from Pappelina are woven on a tradi tional loom in Dalarna (Sweden) and come in various colours. Made of phthalate-free PVC ribbon, the rugs are durable and easy to maintain, and their stylish two-tone colours suit all dé cors. Mono rugs feature double-folded ends and a sewn rubber label. Available from Avoi in La Mairena or you can buy online at www.avoi.eu.
Zoffany’s Tumbling Block is made from 100 knot Ti betan wool and Botanic silk, and is available in custom colours and sizes. It has an historical patchwork pattern contemporised with artistic brushstrokes and geometric shapes that stunningly elevate this Zoffany design, creating spontaneity and organic movement. Zoffany is available through Alison Bethell-Collins In terior Design (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
This herringbone braided rug from Naturtex displays a perfect balance between tradition and contemporary style, making it ideal for any style of home. Naturtex is available through Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com).
Agate High from Limited Edition can be customised in design, shape and colour, and is made from a blend of wool, silk, poly amide, linen and mohair. Limit ed Edition is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterrá neo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
