Punchy palettes: rugs to brighten up the winter gloom

The weather has been very changeable in the United Kingdom this winter. We’ve had
more than our fair share of cold weather, with snow, frost and mornings that chill you to
the bone! We’ve also had rain that felt like it would never end, which resulted in flooding
(which promptly froze and turned the Cotswold roads into a skating rink, making for a
hairy morning commute to the office…!). We’ve had a few days which have felt like
spring could be lurking just around the corner, when you can dry the washing in the
garden, and you don’t feel obliged to take the biggest winter coat even if you’re only
popping to the shops or on the school run!

While spring will be here in a month or so, there's still a good slice of winter gloom still
to come, so for this blog we’re on a mission to brighten it up! With that in mind, here are
our favourite rugs from across our website which boast punchy colour palettes. Let’s
kick things off with one of our most loved rug design brands, Louis de Poortere.

The Louis de Poortere Baobab Rug in Perriers Green

This rug is inspired by the moulded forms of this iconic African tree and symbol of
Senegal, the Baobab Tree. Said to have magical powers and steeped in legend, the
Baobab Tree is incredibly resilient, impervious to most of the effects of weather and the
harsh environments of sub-Saharan Africa. We adore this bold, rich green that’s the
perfect antidote to winter’s natural palette of greys, browns and muted green shades.
Take a closer look here.

Origin’s Horizon Rug in Blue

This abstract and contemporary design from Origin boasts several colours which are
perfectly on trend, so this is an excellent choice if you love an Instagram-worthy home
which ticks all the style boxes. The deep navy-blue contrasts with a paler Danish-
inspired shade of blue and dusky pink which will lift a neutral room or provide fun depth
to a maximalist scheme – and the pure new wool ensures it’s cosy on your feet when the
winter chills linger…. Check out this Origin rug design here.

Linie Design’s Acacia Rug in Pink

This rug delivers three interior accessories trends in one – a shot of stunning, deep pink,
an ombre-style graduation in the shade and a geometric tiling design which will elevate

your room and garner plenty of compliments. Linie Designs rugs are the product of two
cultures and countries coming together to create something beautiful – their rugs are
designed by talented Scandinavian designers and handmade by Indian master artisans,
who have perfected their skills through generations. Shop this Linie Design rug here.

Orla Kiely Stem Rug in Yellow

A designer who needs very little introduction, Orla Kiely’s mid-century textile patterns
are instantly recognisable, and the bold style translates beautifully to eye-catching
flooring. There are myriad takes on the classic Orla Kiely ‘stem’ design available, but we
love the simplicity of this version. Bold golden yellow stands out on the off-white
background to add a shot of pure sunshine into your home. The rich 100% hand tufted
wool is simply sumptuous, so you’ll never tire of this gorgeous rug. Take a closer look
on our website, just click here.