The Tashen rug, is another type of new shaggy rug which uses a variety of contrasting and complementary colours to create an interesting effect. The rug is luxuriously thick and heavyweight with a densely packed pile with chunky strands made from high quality New Zealand wool. Prices start at £179 for the 120 x 180cm size, rising to £299 for the 160 x 230cm size.

The Multi rug, is from the “re:textured range” which features a unique, subtle speckled texture. The rugs are hand loomed used a blend of Indian and Argentinian wool which has been dyed twice to provide the special effect. Prices start at £159 for the 120 x 180cm size to £364 for the 180 x 270cm size.

The huge selection of rugs available from Modern Rugs can be viewed at www.modern-rugs.co.uk Most designs are available in a choice of sizes and colour ways and can be viewed on exclusive on-line videos where you can almost feel the texture of the rugs as the camera zooms in close to show the detail in 3D. A demonstration shows the edges being lifted to reveal the depth of the pile and the videos have the benefit of displaying the rugs from all angles and even show the undersides. This new facility is a major breakthrough in on-line shopping for rugs and is proving to be invaluable in helping customers find the perfect rug with ease. A blog can be also be accessed via the website which gives great advice on choosing the right rug.

Modern Rugs is a leading expert in the flooring industry and their collection is sourced from around the world offering one of the largest ranges of rugs in the UK. Delivery is free and by ordering on-line you can save up to 50% on high street prices. The collection ranges from limited edition rugs to low cost choices. All tastes are catered for including contemporary and traditional and the materials used in rectangular, square or round rugs include natural fibres, hard wearing synthetics and cowhides. Whether you want something that is going to make a statement as a piece of floor art or to simply blend into the background, the comprehensive website will guide you swiftly into making your choice.

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Kay Hammond

Kay is the editor of home & decorating and lives in a very plain and ordinary 1970's house where typically the sun shines at its best in the kitchen all year round. Alas my dream of a designer home has long ago vanished with the arrival of my now very active toddler boy - so I am now content in the knowledge that a very ordinary home can look beautiful with the minimum of effort.