Washable Rugs

More about Washable Rugs

Like ornaments and that drawer full of cables that you haven't quite worked out are for yet, a rug is one of those things that makes a house a home. Not only do they feel soft and comforting under foot, but they keep your floors from looking bare. You can mix and match them with the sofa or your bed: it's the no effort approach to decorating that really pays off.

The only downside is the maintenance — the material used many rugs mean they're strictly dry clean only. Not so with these rugs; you can just pop them in the washing machine with the rest of the laundry! There's plenty of colours and styles to choose from too, to match any existing colour scheme in your home. For example, pale pink looks great with grey, so match your pared down grey sofa with a rose-toned rug.

A traditional oblong shape works best in the living room, but you can have more fun in the bedroom by pairing your grey or white throw with a heart-shaped rug that's easy to wash. If modern art is more your style, you can even opt for a geometric design. In fact, a rug is an easy way to add interest to a room and really show off your personality.

A leaf design rug adds a homely touch to a study or library, or you can liven up a kids room with a rug with its own pair of wings or even a puffy sheep! It's the Kay Perry of home decor.