Striped Wool Rugs: a Cool & Cosy Investment for the Home
A striped wool rug is a popular choice for a home accessory, encompassing the unique design style of stripes with the superior comfort of wool. If you haven’t considered stripes before, they can feel intimidating. How do you style them? How do you choose the right colours and make sure they don’t clash with your furniture?
This guide takes you through just how transformative a striped wool rug can be, listing the incredible benefits of wool and giving you our top tips on styling these rugs in your home.
Is Wool a Good Rug Material?
Wool is an excellent material for a rug because of its natural properties. Though a somewhat expensive material, the value for money is excellent considering how long-lasting it is.
The main draw of a wool rug is its supreme softness, making for an incredibly cosy and comfortable addition to any room. As well as this, wool is:
- Strong: A wool rug will last for years, able to easily bounce back from crushing and indenting and withstand heavy usage.
- Warm: Wool is thick and dense, meaning that it offers fantastic insulation properties for hardwood floors. A bonus feature is the natural sound absorption, too.
- Hypoallergenic: A rug made from wool is less likely to produce an allergic reaction than other synthetic materials.
- Eco-friendly: Wool is naturally renewable. And when rugs are made of 100% undyed wool, they are very eco-friendly as this method uses fewer chemicals and less water and electricity.
When you buy a wool rug, you know you’re getting a high-quality product.
How to Style a Striped Wool Rug
Let the Rug Shine
A striped rug can be a wonderful statement piece if you go bold. Pair a striped rug with plain furniture and cushions to let it stand out as the eye-catching focal point of your room. Pay attention to where you place the rug as the eye will be naturally drawn to it.
Set the Mood of a Room
A striped wool rug can come in many different forms, bold or understated. As a rug is a surprisingly important addition that can really transform a room’s feel, you can set the mood with your choice of striped design and colour. Go cool and understated with blues and greys or vibrant and funky with clashing multicolours. The choice is yours!
Matching Colours
Extend a colour palette by pairing other furnishings and decorations in a room with the colours of your striped rug. This will create a thoughtful and cohesive feel in the room.
Horizontal or Vertical Stripes?
Vertical stripes are more typical for rugs but horizontal stripes can make a room feel bigger. Play around with different lines and shapes within a room, paying attention to how you arrange your furniture as this can extend or disrupt the lines created.
Our Favourite Striped Wool Rugs
With one of the most impressive collections of striped wool rugs in the UK, let us take you through our favourites:
Large Striped Wool Rugs
These stripey area rugs will transform a living room, making it more cosy and vibrant.
to go for a small rug or you’re after a large geometric wool rug, we’re sure to have the one for you:
Carter Rugs by Oriental Weavers
The multicoloured stripes of the Carter range by Oriental Weavers will light up a room, adding a pop of colour and fun. The 10mm pile height makes for a soft underfoot feel to warm up your home. Pick out bright colours and match accessories like in the example below.
Alberolo Rugs by Oriental Weavers
For understated elegance, browse the Alberolo range. The misty blend of striped colours in light blue and grey hues provide a calming feeling, perfect for relaxing next to. Hand-tufted by skilled craftsmen in India, the wool on these rugs feels incredibly soft.
Jacob Rugs by Asiatic
Go modern and artistic with the Jacob Rug collection from Asiatic. The geometric block design of multicoloured stripes is striking and would make a great centrepiece for a living room. Choose from rich colour palettes and bring a sense of vibrancy.
Small Striped Wool Rugs
A small rug is great as a decorative piece to complement your furniture. And, of course, they’re great for sprucing up small spaces that don’t have much scope for decorative flair elsewhere.
Fine Stripe Rugs by Origins
Mix bold colours with fine lines in this 100% wool collection from Origins. From cool blues to sunny yellows, this range can suit a number of interior design styles. The ombre effect created by the hand-loomed wool is a beautiful touch that can bring an element of panache to a small space.
Pimlico Rugs by Asiatic
The Pimlico range contains interesting colour combinations with narrow stripes that make for an eminently stylish design. The flatweave finish means these rugs are highly durable and suitable for high-traffic areas.
Vista Rugs by Oriental Weavers
Get super cosy with the Vista collection, hand-tufted in India from 100% wool. These rugs are sumptuously soft underfoot and come in a range of muted neutral tones perfect for any home. The subtle stripes create a pleasingly textured finish.
Striped Wool Runner Rugs
A striped wool runner rug will make a warm welcome to a home when placed near an entrance. The tough material is able to withstand heavy usage and will remain soft and beautiful.
The Fine Stripes Range
Many of our striped wool rugs listed above come in runner sizes, too. The Fine Stripes range from Origins are fantastic for an entrance hall, the gradient effect drawing the eye into the home and welcoming guests.
Or, go for the warm tones of Carter Rugs by Oriental Weavers, immediately setting a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
For more wool runner rugs, you can browse our full range.
Get Free Delivery on Striped Wool Rugs in the UK
A striped wool rug can really transform your home and set the mood for a room. Rugs Direct have a premium range of wool rugs and rugs with funky designs, all with free UK delivery.
And if you’re not sure a stripy rug is right for you, browse through our many other designs and colours – with one of the largest online rug collections in the UK, you’re spoilt for choice.