Floor rugs are a great way to lift the appearance of a room without spending huge amounts of money. Depending on the colour you chose you can lift the mood of the room without too much effort. When purchasing, take into account the colour of your walls and the upholstery in your room. Artwork can also be used as a reference and taking a colour from your paintings or prints in the room and then coordinating it with the feel of your rug is another good way to make your selection.
Darker colours are better for hiding the wear on your rug but not always suitable if you do not have a lot of natural light and are trying to lighten the mood of your home. Fortunately cowhide rugs are really hard wearing and used as a floor rug they last for years and do not show soiling as easily as a synthetic floor rug.
Maintenance is easy: simply brush your floor rug with a brush or use a light vacuum to lift out the dust. Flapping them outside in the fresh air is still the best way to get rid of any soling. A damp cloth removes spills easily and is best done right away.
A well selected floor rug will give you years of use and also add to the warmth of your home.