If you like to refresh your interior décor now and again, you already know that one of the quickest and easiest ways to give your room a new look is with the addition of a new rug.

A rug is the perfect accessory to pull your interior design scheme together.  It is often the focal point of the room and it's easy to use the colours in a rug in your other home accessories.

If you are a true follower of fashion then you will want your décor to be bang on trend and one way you can do this in 2019 is by including the colour of the year in your interior design scheme.  The colour for this year according to colour guru Pantone is Living Coral - a vibrant shade with earthy undertones.

This shade is believed to add energy and symbolise optimism and joy and it is a nurturing colour that appears naturally.  FrithRugs advise using this colour in spaces where you may need to foster a creative vibe - in the office, a hobby room or in the dining room where you want to encourage conversation.

However, as it is such a strong colour, it one that has to be used carefully.  We think this is such a great choice for your home accessories as you are more likely to use it as a pop of colour on your accents, such as rugs, pillows, cushions and throws, which will bring your room bang up to date without costing the earth.

Rugs like these shown are perfect for introducing coral which makes it an easy way to incorporate the trend without totally overhauling your room. 

Colours that complement coral include metallic accents such as bronze.  We also love it with natural shades such as cream or beige and for those who prefer minimal but want something to liven it up a little - this is the ideal choice.  

If you want to go bolder, then the ideal complementary colour to this shade is blue and this really is the perfect accent colour combo and is perfect for those of you who love the boho eclectic look.

If you want to make your rug the focal point of this colour scheme - then let your rug do the talking and use the colour sparingly elsewhere - perhaps a lampshade or even a piece of wall art.

We'd love to see how you use this colour so please feel free to share your pictures.

Interior design trends for 2017

What's hot for the well-dressed home this spring/summer? Most wardrobes will have at least one fashionable piece for the season and similarly every home should have at least item of furniture that is bang on trend.

Greenery has been named the 2017 Pantone colour of the year and its meant to refresh and revitalise - it's certainly a lovely cheery shade that will brighten up any room. 

Patterns are also big this year.  Forget the usual rules of interior design when it comes to pattern feel free to mix and match.  A patterned rug, paisley cushions and zig zag curtains - you can go wild!  

Tropical prints have been seen on the international catwalks and interior stylists often take their lead from fashionistas. These bold designs are not to everyone's taste and the easiest way to go tropical if with a rug while keeping most other furniture items quite plain.

Navy is the new black when you are looking for the perfect accent colour. It works brilliantly with most other colours and unlike black it won't make a room feel too small.  

Finally, inventive geometrics that combine ancient culture with modern life are also a big theme for 2017. Simple lines and triangles are the key and our Moroccan style tribal rugs work the trend well.

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