SNUG AS A BUG

Carpets and rugs – we’ve got them covered

-  Miriam Methuen-Jones

FOR A WHILE , IT SEEMED LIKE carpets were on the way out. The craze for all things Scandi had made polished or untreated hardwood floors the only interiors trend in town, and the humble carpet was starting to feel like a dusty anachronism. If comfort was required underfoot (after all, bare floorboards and industrial concrete often look better than they feel), a rug would suffice.

Of course, real Danes and Norwegians don’t go in for the stark, austere brand of Scandi chic that looks better in photographs than it does in real life – that’s why they invented Hygge. Capturing that sense of homely warmth has become a much more sensible quest for the rest of us, which means wall-to-wall floorcoverings are back in the game.

Self-coloured wool is a perfectly fine choice, but why not make a statement? This monochromatic houndstooth number from Carpetright (right) pairs beautifully with the black stairs and banisters to create a welcoming entrance hall.