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Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Recycle your old rug on eBay (and buy a new one from Rug Zone)
eBay is most people’s first stop when they want to clear out their old stuff and changing your rugs this way makes sense. Unless the rugs you are getting rid of are antique, you need to make sure that they are in good condition and if they need it, get them cleaned first. When listing, give clear descriptions of condition and colour – this is essential because even clear pictures can give a misleading idea of what shade it might be and accuracy is essential to prevent people wanting to return what they have bought. If you still have labels on your old rugs to indicate what materials have been used in their manufacture, include this – in fact, there is no such thing as too much information when it comes to an eBay listing.
Getting paid on eBay
Most people choose PayPal when they list something on eBay and this is a very good way of getting paid because it is instant – no waiting for cheques to clear is a very real advantage. From there, you can either choose to pay for items using your PayPal balance or you can move the money (usually within a few hours if not less) to your bank account. Rug Zone has an eBay shop so why not choose your replacement rugs there and pay from your earnings direct. Before listing your rugs, work out how much they will cost to send – if you list wrong postage, you will have to bear any shortfall yourself. On the other hand, it is important not to overcharge; eBay does not look kindly on excessive postage charges. Rug Zone has free delivery of rugs over £50 to most places in the UK so you will be using all your earnings to buy the rug, not pay postage.
Time for a change
Whatever rug you are selling on eBay – traditional rugs go well but so do contemporary rug designs – you can make a change when you buy your new rugs from Rug Zone and give your house interior a real lift. There is nothing simpler than making colour changes using rugs and with rugs in the range from under £20 you won't have to sell everything you own on eBay to make more than enough for a very substantial makeover.
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Something thin and pretty for the conservatory
Conservatories are such a pleasure and if you have one in your house you may be one of the many who consider it their favourite room in the house. Although they are no longer used for their original purpose, which was to house exotic plants, they still tend to have hard floors, as they are often the main way in from the garden and so need to be easy to clean. Sitting in a conservatory on even the warmest day with just a tiled floor isn’t much like fun, though, so you need a flat-weave rug that will be easy to clean if it gets a bit grubby but that will also give a bit of extra comfort underfoot. Natural looks good
If, like many people, you have furnished your conservatory with wicker or bamboo furniture, you can carry on the natural look with some natural colours underfoot too. There are various flat-weave rugs made out of natural fibres such as sisal and seagrass and they look particularly at home in a conservatory, continuing the idea of the working greenhouse. If you don't like natural fibres and want something a little softer, then why not choose a flat-weave rug from the Rug Zone range in colours such as soft sage green or beige. These colours are very restful in any event, but they certainly look the business in a conservatory, whilst keeping your toes nice and toasty and off the cold tiled floor.
Easy-care
Flat-weave rugs look good for ages because bits, dust and grit does not get down in the pile (because there isn’t any!) and grind away at it, causing bald patches. If you want to vacuum it, it comes up a treat, but a flat-weave rug is just as happy with a quick sweep or even a shake outdoors. Because nothing is embedded, a few sharp slaps against a wall will dislodge the dust and the rug is ready to come back inside and get to work again. Thin rugs can look very pretty in a semi-outdoor setting such as a conservatory and if you do have loads of plants in the traditional way, a leaf patterned green runner fits right in. You can search by size, shape, colour and type on the Rug Zone website, so you will easily be able to find just what you want. Tuesday, 3 June 2014
The silk road from Gaziantep; rugs to riches
There is something about the phrase ‘the silk road’ that conjures up a picture of trains of camels, walking in line across the burning desert with their backs laden with fabrics, rugs, perfumes and rare spices. When this picture was actually how the priceless objects reached the West, Gaziantep was already in business, providing the merchants who used the road with their stock. Although the silk road is no longer an actual route, the products it once bore are still very much in evidence in the retail outlets in the West, especially the Wilton carpets, now woven in Gaziantep, the Wilton weaving capital of the world.
Wilton rugs
Traditional designs
Carpets and rugs many years old change hands for large sums in antique auctions, both live and online. The designs on these very old rugs are still being reproduced today in Wilton rugs available brand new and in a variety of sizes from the Rug Zone. Buying an antique rug is expensive and few people actually use them on the floor, but by choosing a traditional rug made new in Gaziantep gives you the best of both worlds.
Match the period
If you have a traditional interior, a traditional rug looks wonderful and it doesn’t jar as too new-looking. For a room with antique furniture, a deep red traditional design embodies the style of the nineteenth century. For furniture from the French Revolutionary or Regency periods, neutrals and pale blues and greens echo the colours used in decor at the time. A Deco interior isn’t left out either – modern designs made to the old Wilton method give a modern rug that will fit with the angular shapes of Deco.
Monday, 2 June 2014
Sunday, 1 June 2014
Shagtastic 70s decor is here to Inspire you
Invigorate you
A shaggy rug from Rug Zone is a really brilliant way to make a quick style change in a room. If you are feeling a bit stale but don't have the time or the budget for a complete makeover, a shaggy rug in a bright colour can really give you a quick lift. If you want to run a theme around the whole house, a shaggy rug in the Seventies style will be happily incorporated into any room and it is a very amusing way to dress your floors. Often people don't realise what you have done until they notice the third or fourth shaggy rug and then it is fun to watch them as they start looking out for the next one. Shaggy rug style cushions complete the look, as well as being a really cuddly way to make your sofa super-comfy.
Stay!
Shaggy rugs have never really gone away but happily new technology from rug makers now means that they don't shed all over the house like they used to. In the Seventies, you could always tell if there was a shaggy rug in the house because the people who lived there were always covered in fluff. Not only that, but the rug soon looked rather the worse for wear, with bald bits soon developing. All rugs from Rug Zone come with care instructions and so a shaggy rug bought today won't end up all over the house, trodden into the rest of the carpets. A great improvement and a welcome one for anyone who enjoys the cosy and yet rather crazy Seventies look in their house. With bright colours as well as naturals, a shaggy rug from Rug Zone will really look a million dollars, but without the price tag.
Sunday, 3 November 2013
What can you do with round rugs?
We’re talking about round rugs, and the good news is they come in lots of different sizes. You will always find they are measured across the middle, so you know the widest point before you order. Often they come in several sizes, so you can pick the most appropriate one for your needs. You might even decide to pick several of different sizes to create a more unusual effect for your home.
Before you order, have a think about where the rug will be situated. Do you want to order one to go beneath a round table for example? Perhaps you just want a couple to ‘dot’ around a room instead of being in a specific place. Either way it helps to visualise where they will go so you can imagine what the finished effect will be. If you are planning to put furniture on top of your new rug, make sure the furniture will fit. If you have a table and you only have one or two legs sitting on the rug, it might make it uneven or unstable, so bear this in mind.
Colour is another important thing to think about with regard to round rugs. If you opt for plain colours, why not get a couple of round rugs that are of different colours? Providing they complement each other they will look just fine. Alternatively you may prefer to get a stripy rug if your floor surface is already plain. It’s a fast and easy way to jazz things up a bit.
Smaller round rugs are easy to move around from room to room as well. They also have the advantage of being easy to move while staying in the same place. Rotating the rugs means you won’t get wear in just one area, and yet the rug stays in the same place to achieve the effect you want. Make the most of your creativity with the round rugs you’ll see here. With some confidence on your part and a great selection of rugs to choose from on ours, you’ll get the perfect combination you seek.
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