How to Get the Best Results from Luxury Rugs

Choosing luxury or designer rugs can give you an impressive design, demonstrate beautiful craft and deliver a high-performing result in any room of the house. However, it can be a bit difficult to determine what a luxury rug actually is, how they are beneficial, and what the best product choices might be for the most inspiring design. As luxury rugs are typically more expensive than other designs, it is crucial to know what works where.

Luxury rug brands include Calvin Klein and Villa Nova by Louis de Poortere, but these are not the only ones you will find. You can see our luxury rugs guide for a full overview, but they typically come with some similar features:

• Premium aesthetics, such as intricate or delicate weaves, vibrant or varying colour options, and different combinations of textures and fibres
• Superb quality, from the materials used to the ornate manufacturing of the rug - as well as rug treatments such as coatings that will resist dirt, dust, moisture, and wear
• High performance, whether that is ultraviolet resistance, low profile designs to prevent tripping, or special hypoallergenic rugs

Here we will explore the main things to consider when you buy luxury rugs for a specific purpose in one area, such as a centrepiece in a living room, a runner in a hall, or even as an outdoor rug. Using our professional experience and recommendations we can help guide you to the right choice.
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How to Choose Luxury Rugs for Living Rooms

A living room is a common area to add a luxury rug design, as it is a typically busy room and using a high-quality rug will help to create maximum visual impact and boost the appeal of the space. The key concern for a living room is for the rug to complement any existing furniture or other decor.

As sofas, chairs, tables, and even pictures on the walls are the primary focal points in a living room, you will want to make sure that the rug does not clash with these features. A good tip is to select luxury rugs with neutral colour tones such as grey, black, or cream - as these go with almost anything.

If you have an eclectic living room then you could go for a more vibrant colour, and if the room is fairly minimal then an intricate pattern can create a nice contrast, too. See the Strawberry Thief Rugs from Morris and Co. for an example of an ornate, luxurious rug for traditional living rooms.

How to Choose Luxury Rugs for Bedrooms

Most bedroom rugs will be less focused on creating a visual impact and more on offering a comfortable surface. As a result, soft rugs are the best option, which is useful because you are not likely to be wearing shoes in the bedroom. Bedroom rugs also do not have to deal with dirt so much.

If you would like to have a rug on either side of your bed it’s a great opportunity to use two different colours, but remember that neutral tones are good to help make a bedroom feel calm or serene. You can also choose to put large or extra large luxury rugs at the end of a bed or underneath.

Materials like cotton or other natural fibres will create a nice cushiony feeling underfoot in a bedroom, and there’s an added benefit to them in that they’re quite easy to clean. Browse our range of luxury shaggy rugs, including neutral black and cream designs, which are ideal for many bedroom styles.

How to Choose Luxury Rugs for Hallways

A choice runner rug will create a gentle flow in a hall or corridor. The main consideration of a luxury rug, or otherwise, in these areas is the dimensions. As a hall will often experience a lot of foot traffic, hard-wearing styles such as flat weave rugs are often desirable.

Runner rugs can be made to feel a bit more luxurious with a splash of colour, and as the hallway is designed to lead to another space it is nice for them to stand out more than a bedroom or living room. Red rugs make lovely runners and geometric patterns break up elongated space.

You can use a runner rug for hallways, stairway landings, or any other slightly awkward space in the home, such as near an entryway or exit, or even small conservatories. You can see some examples of luxurious runner rugs in the Louis De Poortere range that we stock.

How to Choose Luxury Rugs for Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor furnishings and decor can help to create a luxurious feeling outdoors, so there is no need to stick to designer brands for a patio, balcony terrace, or another kind of external space. The main consideration, aside from the style, is the performance level you need with an outdoor rug.

Flat weave rugs are great for their durability, as we mentioned earlier, but other clever material options include jute - as it is a very strong, naturally-occuring, coarse material that can withstand footwear. Avoid materials like cotton or natural fibres as these will be far too soft and absorbent.

You can browse our variety of outdoor rugs for a selection of styles, colours, and size options at varying price points, but we also have some luxurious large and extra large outdoor rug options that are ideal for barbecue areas, terraces, and even al fresco dining spaces.

What are the Best Luxury Rug Manufacturers?

There is no ‘best’ brand of luxury rug per se, but many fashion brands have caught on to the fact that rugs are valuable for their designer labels. Of course, there is often excellent quality with precise manufacturing standards, as with clothing, but they are not necessarily always the best.

Some of our favourite designer rug manufacturers, who make many of the excellent luxury rugs we have available for sale online, include:

• Calvin Klein: One of the most recognisable names in clothing, perfume, and boutique items also makes excellent home rugs. Much like the brand’s clothing colour palette, billboards, or television ads, most of the rugs will have a silvery, greyish hue.
• Louis de Poortere: While some luxury rugs are offshoots of existing aspirational brands, Louis de Poortere has always lived and breathed rugs. Since being founded in 1929, the company has had a reputation for artfully-made rugs crafted from the best materials.
• Brink and Campman: After almost 125 years in the business, Brink and Campman are a manufacturer that is synonymous with luxury. These Dutch-made rugs are made perfect by their blend of exceptional style and performance to withstand continental winters.

Other extremely luxurious brands include rugs from Versace, Bronte, Clare Gaudion, and others. Most people will pick a designer they like on name alone, but the key to getting the best results in your home is using the points we’ve described to ensure you get to the right choice.

Historically, rugs and carpets were considered luxurious for their colours or weaves. Bright blue, red, and gold were thought to be the most prestigious, and were normal in the tents of nomadic tribes, in castles and palaces, and were often given as gifts to show status among the nobility.

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You do not have to use a name brand designer for a luxurious-feeling rug in the home, but if you would like to see a rundown of luxury rugs created by top manufacturers see our designer rugs page for more information. When you want a name-brand luxury rug, we can offer the best prices.
Browse our range of high-quality luxury rugs and buy online today with free UK-wide shipping and flexible returns, which will make sure you get the perfect rug for any room in your home. Get in touch with us if you have any questions or for further information.