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Woman reading on a round rug with a soft magnolia flower print

When Should You Use a Round Rug? Sizes and Placement

Round rugs mark a spot rather than anchor a sofa. Here is where they work, what diameter you need, and when a rectangle is the better choice.

When Should You Use a Round Rug? Sizes and Placement

Round rugs mark a spot rather than anchor a sofa. Here is where they work, what diameter you need, and when a rectangle is the better choice.

Moss green washed linen cotton throw across the foot of a bed, a light summer throw

What Throw Is Best for Summer? Linen, Cotton, Waffle and Muslin

A light cotton or linen-cotton throw is the one that gets used from May to September. We compare muslin, waffle, gauze and washed linen-cotton by fibre, size and care.

What Throw Is Best for Summer? Linen, Cotton, Waffle and Muslin

A light cotton or linen-cotton throw is the one that gets used from May to September. We compare muslin, waffle, gauze and washed linen-cotton by fibre, size and care.

Moss-toned four-layer cotton muslin throw draped over a sofa

What Is a Muslin Throw? Four-Layer Cotton Muslin Explained

A muslin throw is made from several layers of light, open-weave cotton. Here is how four-layer muslin works, how it feels and how to look after it.

What Is a Muslin Throw? Four-Layer Cotton Muslin Explained

A muslin throw is made from several layers of light, open-weave cotton. Here is how four-layer muslin works, how it feels and how to look after it.

Powder blue two-tone cushion covers in lyocell linen with a soft sheen on a sofa

Which Cushion Cover Fabric Is Best? Linen, Cotton, Velvet, Bouclé and Faux Fur

Cotton and cotton linen are the easiest all-rounders; velvet, bouclé and faux fur add depth and warmth but need gentler care. A fabric-by-fabric comparison.

Which Cushion Cover Fabric Is Best? Linen, Cotton, Velvet, Bouclé and Faux Fur

Cotton and cotton linen are the easiest all-rounders; velvet, bouclé and faux fur add depth and warmth but need gentler care. A fabric-by-fabric comparison.

Taupe vintage-look woven polyester rug laid in front of a cream sofa

What Size Rug Under a Dining Table?

Add 60 to 75 cm to every side of the table so chairs stay on the rug. Here are the rug sizes that fit four, six and eight-seater tables.

What Size Rug Under a Dining Table?

Add 60 to 75 cm to every side of the table so chairs stay on the rug. Here are the rug sizes that fit four, six and eight-seater tables.

Black and ivory lattice runner rug underfoot on a hallway floor

What Size Runner Rug for a Hallway or Kitchen?

Leave 10–15 cm of floor each side and stop 15–30 cm short of each end. Here is how to measure a hallway or kitchen for a runner that looks right.

What Size Runner Rug for a Hallway or Kitchen?

Leave 10–15 cm of floor each side and stop 15–30 cm short of each end. Here is how to measure a hallway or kitchen for a runner that looks right.