RUG TRENDS FOR 2019

A new year means it’s out with the old and in with the new – and that philosophy extends to your home too.  In this blog, FrithRugs provides its insider knowledge on interior design trends for 2019.

Welcome home

Your hallway sets the tone for the rest of the house.  That means above all else it should be welcoming but it should also reflect your style and personality and give a little hint as to what can be expected further into your home.  Whether you have traditionally long and narrow hallway or a more open, square space you will find plenty of options to dress it accordingly.

Try to keep your hallways free from clutter – if possible keep shoes and coats out of sight, or keep them to a minimum and in an area that is least on view.  Colours should be light to give an impression of space and runners are a great option for adding a dash of colour and style.

Big is better

Rather than having a standard rug in front of the fire for example, this year the trend is for bigger rugs that cover more of the floor, be that hard wood or carpeted.  For maximum impact leave a gap of a foot or two between the wall and the rug – it makes any room feel bigger.

Shape up

The standard rectangular rug is so last year!  In 2019, you need to think out of the box and find different shaped rugs that will add interest to your room.  Circular rugs look great in large rooms or in rooms with bay windows – they are also ideal for showing off a particular item of furniture.  How about an octagonal rug to add interest in a large room or a half moon shaped rug for a smaller space?

Multi coloured

When it comes to colour and pattern the brighter and the busier the better.  Multi coloured rugs will be the go to rug for 2019.  The trick when using a busy rug is to make sure it is the focal point of your room.  Take one or two colours from the rug and accessorise with lamps, throws and cushions but it’s important to let your rug do the talking.

Stairs like to be well-dressed

The trend for bare stairs and staircases has fallen out of favour and now the best dressed homes have carpeted stairs.  If you hanker for the ‘bare stair’ look select a stair carpet that goes down the middle of the stair and leaves a bare edge on either side.  Otherwise, cover your stairs in a carpet that complements your landing and hall.

Isn’t that where we started?  Whatever your interior design style, FrithRugs has literally thousands of rugs to choose from.  Forget the high street and find inspiration in our range of modern, plain, shaggy, Pakistani, Chinese, Indian, Persian, Afghan and machine woven rug collections.