The Roots collection by Gan is a series of four kilims made of jute and cotton, with a Mediterranean feel. Gan is avail able through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) and Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .
The great thing about rugs is that they are so portable, and therefore so versatile. They are ex cellent sound-absorbers, so for apartments they are particularly practical if there are residents . Also, if you have a very large room, they reduce echo and add warmth. If you have hard floors such as stone or marble, a rug can anchor the furniture (as well as protect the floor and stop items from screeching when dragged). If there are neutral tones throughout the room, a statement rug can be an easy way to introduce colour as a focal point, elevating the room’s design. If the room feels a little sterile, rugs with some texture will immediately add warmth and a welcoming note. Rugs are often overlooked but they can be quite transformational, so consider carefully how they are going to be used in a specific area… if it is one that will endure a lot of foot-fall, a hard-wearing rug is well worth investing in. Here are some gorgeous ideas to warm up your floors with a rug this autumn.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF RUGS
The Edit plastic rug by Pappelina (shown here in their Mud version), for both indoor and outdoor use, is made in Sweden and wo ven with Swedish-manu factured, phthalate-free certified PVC. Available from Avoi in La Mairena or buy online at www.avoi.eu.
The Bauhaus collection from Limited Edi tion comes as a silk or wool version, and in various designs based on the same theme. All rugs can be made to measure. Limited Edition is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcán tara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) .
