Back in March this year we posted an article on our blog discussing the increasing popularity of vibrant coloured rugs and that green was the most popular. Well the past few months have seen a massive surge in the popularity of purple rugs, to the point where they are beginning to outsell green as our most popular vibrant colour. We have responded quickly by introducing some fantastic new designs in purple shades.

Vibrant accent colours are being used more and more in interior design and fashion. This involves using neutral colours in a room then adding a strong vibrant colour making the décor more interesting and visually appearing. The accent colour can be added in a variety of ways but you must be careful not to overuse it. For example the accent colour can be added by wallpapering a ‘feature’ wall as well as furniture and accessories including curtains, sofas, cushions and of course rugs.

This year green has been one of the most popular vibrant colours to use in this way, and whilst it is still popular we are seeing a transition towards purple. Earlier this year interior designers tipped purple to be one of this years hot colours. So what is it about purple that makes this colour so appealing. Hundreds of years ago in Europe both royal families and the catholic church wore purple as it was associated with opulence and luxury. Also Cleopatra’s favourite colour was purple. Purple is a very strong rich colour that can add a look of class and feeling of comfort to a room.

There are many tones of purple which include plum, aubergine, lilac, amethyst, magenta and much more. The most popular purple rugs are currently strong aubergines and deep plums.

Many of our current ranges contain some exciting designs in purple shades. Modern designs include the MA09-946 Wave Purple and the MA09-949 Autumn Plum from our popular matrix wool collection. The Matrix collection also contains some designs which just use purple as an accent colour including the MA09-918 Kew Beige / Plum and MA09-942 Chevron Stone / Plum. Prices start at just £74. For a classic Damask style take a look at the DEC01 Plum and DEC02 Black / Plum from our decadence acrylic range which are available from £94.

We also have some premium quality top end designer rugs in purple. The HAR10 Beige / Claret is a lavishly thick rug made from hand spun wool in a fantastic rustic design and can be found in our hand knotted rugs. Our Re:fresh and Re:textured ranges of designer wool rugs feature some of the latest fashionable designs in purple tones.

For something a bit less busy our online shop also features purple rugs in plain coloured designs. Both the Karma Rugs KA05 Purple and the Aura AU09-906 Scroll Purple have been especially popular choices for our customers. Both rugs feature a wool pile; the Karma is one of the thickest rugs you can buy; whilst the Aura has a beautiful yet subtle scroll pattern with a shimmering viscose material.

Modern Rugs is famous for its huge selection of shaggy rugs, so as you would expect we have a very large number of shaggy rugs in shades of purple. Amongst the most spectacular are the Whisper Plum, Tangle Purple (pictured below), Twilight Plum. Both the Whisper and Tangle rugs have a super soft synthetic pile constructed from very fine hair like strands. The Twilight also has a very thick and heavy wool like pile yet is made from synthetic fibres also meaning there is no pile shedding. This range also has the advantage of being available in a larger amount of sizes than almost any other shaggy rug range available in the UK. Our finest quality purple shaggy rug has go to be the SK114 Purple from our Silkies range. Each of these rugs is hand knotted with New Zealand wool and rayon silk to create a rug which both looks and feel spectacular. The SK114 Purple has become our best seller in this range.

You will also find a couple of traditional purple rugs within our collections. The TAJ05 Plum is from our Taj Agra range – one of our flagship traditional ranges. These rugs are renowned for there super thick wool pile, high quality construction and stunning traditional Moghal design. The TAJ05 Plum is quite a muted plum colour creating an antique effect which suits this style of rug beautifully.

As previously mentioned we are continuously adding new purple designs to our online rug shop. A couple of the latest additions have been the France Aubergine and the Radical Aubergine. The France Aubergine rug (pictured below) has been introduced into one of our premium designer wool ranges called Taj Palace. It’s modern design is ultra chic and uses a plethora of purple tones to an amazing effect. We are tipping this rug to be one of our next big sellers. The Radical Aubergine (pictured below) is a more affordable modern style rug from our popular Infinite acrylic range. Available from just £39 this rug has a stylish contemporary look which uses a combination of three vibrant purple tones to brilliant effect.

Of course there are many more purple rugs on offer in our online shop. You can use our handy search facility to search for purple rugs as well as narrowing your search down by rug type, size, material and price. And we can guarantee there will be many more purple rugs that will be added to our website over the next few months and into next year as we continue to source the latest fashionable rugs for our customers at the lowest prices.

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The majority of homes feature a hallway at main front entrance. Therefore this is the very first interior part of your home that both you and visitors will see. So if you want to make a good first impression this is the place to start.  Hall runners can instantly enhance a hallway, adding some design flair and underfoot comfort.

Here at Modern Rugs we have a large number of hall runners in a variety of designs. Styles include modern, designer, traditional, shaggy and natural fibre hall runners – so finding one to match your hallway couldn’t be easier. However as well as design there are a number of other factors which you must take into consideration when choosing your hall runner.

The first is colour. There is also a wide spectrum of colours available and it is tempting to go for a colour that just matches your décor. What you should also take into account is the use and abuse which the runner may or may not receive. Obviously lighter colours will show and dirt or marks more prominently than a darker colour. So if you envisage that your runner is likely to be walked over often with outdoor footwear it may be more prudent to go for a darker colour to hide any marks. But if you’ve got a very strict ‘shoes off’ policy in your home you may find that you can use a lighter colour without any problems.

Your next consideration is the length of your runner. Most runners have a standard length of around 240cm (approx 7ft 9”). Whilst this length will be suitable for most hallways you may find that you require something a bit shorter or a bit longer so make sure you have a good measure up to see what length will look best in your hallway. Also try to take into consideration any doors which may open up onto the hall runner. Our shortest standard hall runner length is 180cm (approx 6ft) and can be found in our Cuba, Chalet and Super Sisalo collections. Our longest standard hall runner length is 330cm (approx 11ft) and can be found in our Noble Art, Galleria and Arbil collections. If you require something longer than our standard sizes many of our hall runners can be made to custom rug lengths (and widths also). Just look out for the ‘custom size’ button which will be listed below the standard sizes on each runner enabling you to get a quote for the length you require.

As with rugs, hall runners are also made in a number of materials. This is yet another consideration when choosing a suitable runner. Synthetic hall runners such as polypropylene tend to be very durable as well as being easy to clean and maintain. They are ideal for very high traffic areas which need cleaning regularly. Wool hall runners need a bit more care and maintenance, yet they are thicker, softer and more comfortable than their synthetic counterparts. Another material which is proving to be a very popular choice for hall runners is natural sisal. The popularity of sisal hall runners is down to their fresh natural appearance along with their durability and great value. They also feature an anti-slip backing to stop them from moving on a wood or laminate floor.

Prices range from just £34 for a budget synthetic fibre hall runner up to £199 for a top quality 100% wool hall runner. You will also find that many of our hall runner designs are also available in matching rug sizes. If your home has a small entrance which then leads on to your main hallway you can use a small entrance rug to match your hall runner. Alternatively you may wish to co-ordinate one of your other rooms with your hallway, in which case you may require a larger matching rug size. All of our rugs which come in a matching runner are conveniently grouped together in a section of our online shop named ‘Rugs with Runners’.

So if you want to smarten up your hallway there has never been a bigger and better selection of runners to help you achieve the look you want.

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