Rugs don’t have to be eye-wateringly bright to be colourful and add depth to a room. Deep, dark shades can work as well. Keep furniture placement in mind when you’re making your choice — with a coffee table and sofa over a rug, you won’t see every inch of it.
Cecily woven rug, €150 from Oliver Bonas
The deep blue of the rug echoes the navy walls (John Lewis & Co)
Gypsy embroidery rug, €45 from HomeSense
Safi spot rug, €180 from Littlewoods Ireland
Multi-colour wavy striped rug, €160 from HomeSense
Origins Bauhaus Graphic rug, €210 from Littlewoods Ireland
Floral rug, €35 from Penneys