My Favourite Picks From the Armadillo & Co Sale
My absolute favourite rug brand, Armadillo & Co have a sale on at the moment. This is the brand that I always recommend to my clients and that I use in my own home as well. Everything in their range is exceptional quality and made using sustainable methods. What’s more, they are B-Corp certified and since inception, have supported the local communities that their artisans come from. I adore these rugs. And they’re on sale! So here are my picks.
SMALL RUGS
where would these rugs work best in your home?
Place these rugs next to your bed if you don’t have an area rug already under your bed. They are perfect for a guest room that doesn’t have a rug - particularly if you are trying to keep budget to a minimum but create maximum style. Both of them have a beautiful texture, perfect for bare feet in the morning and add a touch of softness to the bedroom. You could also use them in a twin room between beds.
medium sized rugs
where would these rugs work best in your home?
The above two rugs are just on the edge of being a small area rug suitable for a small compact living room, but not big enough for a family sized living space. So…where could you use these size rugs? This is the size I would consider as a second rug in a bedroom if you have a large space to fill (the area rug goes under the bed and this second smaller size rug sits alongside on one side to fill the additional space. This is particularly needed in Black and White or GCB homes where the master bedrooms tend to be large and square). I have also used these size rugs in wardrobe rooms, on a landing or entrance.
If you have a small living room that only has space for one sofa and an armchair, the 2 x 3m will likely be as big as you can go for an area rug. The Savannah in Natural would be beautiful in this scenario.
large area rugs
WHERE WOULD THESE RUGS WORK BEST IN YOUR HOME?
This is an easy one - all of these rugs (with the exception of the Serengeti which has all sizes on sale from small to large) are big enough to be area rugs in a living room or bedroom. For a good sized family living room you will generally need a 3 x 4m rug. At a pinch you could go for a 2.5 x 3.5m. For a master bedroom with a King AU / Superking UK bed, the same sizing applies.
I find for master bedrooms a 2.5 x 3.5m generally works best (the 3.5m runs the width of the bed with the 2.5m length pulling up to not quite the bedside table). But for really large bedrooms where you need to fill some space, you can afford to upsize to a 3 x 4.
Lastly, you can use a 3 x 4m in a dining room for a table that is up to 3m in length (10 seater). The Serengeti would be perfect for this as it has a lovely neutral tone and the weave is close enough that chair legs won’t snag when being pulled in and out.
Last thoughts…
In general good quality rugs using superior wool and weaving techniques are going to be expensive. I consider them to be long term purchases. I have had some of our Armadillo & Co rugs for ten years and they have withstood the test of time. Rugs make a huge difference to a home and they are one of the first things I recommend to clients - mainly because it is usually the most glaringly obvious place within the home that has been overlooked. If you have small kids or pets, I understand the reticence of spending on a lovely rug - I get it. It is true that our dog did slightly ruin one of our lovely Armadillo rugs - but to be honest, I’ve repurposed that rug to a TV room and some of the unsightly stains are now hidden by a sofa. For everyone else, buy and treasure lovely rugs. It will make a huge difference to your home. Even a lovely little one by your bedside will be a daily delight.
If you are not sure on how to choose a rug size, here is a guide I wrote. And if you need some personal help, send me an email charlie@lottieisloving.com with a photo or two of your room and I’ll help you choose a size and style of rug.
