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
Glorious in geometry and colour, the design of the Isaac rug by Rug Society is provocative yet harmoni ous – with botanical silk and natural wool (www.rugsociety.eu) .
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) .
