Blogs

  1. How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room

    How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room

    1 May 2026
    Choosing the right rug can completely transform a room - but choosing the wrong size? That can make even the most beautiful space feel off-b…
  2. 2026 COLOUR FORECAST: WHICH RUG SHADES ARE TAKING OVER UK HOMES

    2026 COLOUR FORECAST: WHICH RUG SHADES ARE TAKING OVER UK HOMES

    5 May 2026
    2026 Colour Forecast The rug shades taking over UK homes in 2026 Terracotta is still rising. Deep indigo is the statement shade of the year.…
  3. How to Choose a Rug That Survives Pets, Kids and Strong Opinions | Haniesta

    How to Choose a Rug That Survives Pets, Kids and Strong Opinions | Haniesta

    5 May 2026
    Here's the situation most UK households know well: you want something beautiful, your partner wants something practical, the dog wants somet…
  4. WHY A HANDMADE RUG IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE FLOORING DECISION YOU CAN MAKE

    WHY A HANDMADE RUG IS THE MOST SUSTAINABLE FLOORING DECISION YOU CAN MAKE

    6 May 2026
    Most conversations about sustainable interiors focus on furniture, paint, and lighting. The floor — which covers more surface area than any…
  5. How to Layer Rugs Like an Interior Designer | Haniesta

    How to Layer Rugs Like an Interior Designer | Haniesta

    6 May 2026
    A single rug fills a floor. Layered rugs tell a story. The combination of scale, texture and contrast is what makes a room feel considered r…
  6. Home Office Rug Guide: Upgrade Your WFH Setup in Style

    Home Office Rug Guide: Upgrade Your WFH Setup in Style

    7 May 2026
    You've got the sit-stand desk. The ergonomic chair. The ring light. The monitor arm. You've spent weeks picking the right headset and the ri…
  7. Bedroom Rug Guide: Sizes, Placement & Styling Tips

    Bedroom Rug Guide: Sizes, Placement & Styling Tips

    7 May 2026
    The rug is too small. Or it's almost entirely hidden under the bed. Or it's a beautiful pattern that fights the headboard, the curtains, and…
  8. Biophilic Interior Design for UK Homes: Natural Living Ideas

    Biophilic Interior Design for UK Homes: Natural Living Ideas

    7 May 2026
    The UK averages around 1,460 hours of sunshine a year. London gets less than Helsinki in summer. Most of us spend around 90% of our time ind…
  9. HOW TO CLEAN ANY RUG WITHOUT RUINING IT

    HOW TO CLEAN ANY RUG WITHOUT RUINING IT

    11 May 2026
    Most rug damage doesn't come from spills. It comes from cleaning them wrong afterwards. Scrubbing a wool rug felts the fibres. Soaking a jut…
  10. RENTING IN THE UK? THE RUG GUIDE

    RENTING IN THE UK? THE RUG GUIDE

    11 May 2026
    You moved in. The walls are magnolia. The carpet is that particular shade of mid-grey that was chosen specifically to offend nobody and plea…
  11. Flatweave vs pile: which rug construction suits which room

    Flatweave vs pile: which rug construction suits which room

    12 May 2026
    Construction guide · Blog 18 Flatweave vs Pile Rugs They look different, age differently, clean differently, and feel nothing like each othe…
  12. RUG SHEDDING: WHAT CAUSES IT AND WHEN IT BECOMES A REAL PROBLEM

    RUG SHEDDING: WHAT CAUSES IT AND WHEN IT BECOMES A REAL PROBLEM

    13 May 2026
    Rug care guide · Blog 17 Why Is My Rug Shedding? Some shedding is completely normal and stops on its own. Some is a warning sign of a real p…
  13. The Ultimate Guide to Buying Handmade Rugs in the UK (2026)

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying Handmade Rugs in the UK (2026)

    14 May 2026
    Most people buy a rug the same way they buy a throw cushion — on instinct, and slightly too small. Then they wonder why the room still doesn…
  14. Best Living Room Rugs UK 2026: Handmade Picks for Every Style

    Best Living Room Rugs UK 2026: Handmade Picks for Every Style

    14 May 2026
    The living room rug is the most important piece of floor covering in your home. Not because it's the most visible — though it is — but becau…
  15. Kilim, Gabbeh & Jute: A Guide to Haniesta's Handmade Rug Styles

    Kilim, Gabbeh & Jute: A Guide to Haniesta's Handmade Rug Styles

    14 May 2026
    Ask someone what kind of rug they want and they'll tell you a colour, a size, or a rough price. Ask them what a kilim is, or how a Gabbeh di…
  16. Rug Trends 2026: Textures, Layering & the Tactile Home

    Rug Trends 2026: Textures, Layering & the Tactile Home

    14 May 2026
    The 2026 rug colour forecast is already on the Haniesta blog — terracotta is rising, indigo is the year's statement shade, and warm earthy n…
  17. THE RUG UNDER THEIR FEET

    THE RUG UNDER THEIR FEET

    14 May 2026
    Parent's guide · Haniesta The Rug Under Their Feet A UK parent's honest guide to safe children's bedroom rugs — what certifications actually…
  18. Wool vs Jute vs Synthetic: Which Rug Material Is Right for Your Home?

    Wool vs Jute vs Synthetic: Which Rug Material Is Right for Your Home?

    14 May 2026
    Most rug decisions get made on looks. Colour, pattern, size. The material — the thing that determines how the rug actually performs in your…
  19. Rugs for Underfloor Heating UK: What Works and What to Avoid

    Rugs for Underfloor Heating UK: What Works and What to Avoid

    17 May 2026
    Underfloor heating is one of the most comfortable upgrades a UK home can have — and one of the most frequently ruined by the wrong rug. A th…
  20. Ruggable Alternative UK: Why Handmade Beats Machine-Made

    Ruggable Alternative UK: Why Handmade Beats Machine-Made

    17 May 2026
    If you've searched for a rug in the UK in the last three years, you've almost certainly encountered Ruggable. The washable-cover system is c…
  21. Where to Buy Handmade Rugs Online UK: 7 Things to Check First

    Where to Buy Handmade Rugs Online UK: 7 Things to Check First

    17 May 2026
    Buying a rug online is not like buying a book or a phone case. It is a significant purchase — one that will sit in a room you inhabit every…
  22. Luxury Rugs Under £200 UK: Handmade Quality at an Honest Price

    Luxury Rugs Under £200 UK: Handmade Quality at an Honest Price

    17 May 2026
    There is a persistent myth in UK home decor that luxury and affordability are mutually exclusive — that a handmade rug of genuine quality mu…
  23. Hallway Runner Rugs UK: Size, Style & What to Look For

    Hallway Runner Rugs UK: Size, Style & What to Look For

    17 May 2026
    The hallway is the room most people put off. It is narrow, it is awkward, it has no sofa to anchor a rug to and no natural focal point to st…
  24. What Size Rug Do I Need? The Complete UK Room-by-Room Size Guide

    What Size Rug Do I Need? The Complete UK Room-by-Room Size Guide

    18 May 2026
    The rug is too small. This is the most common interior design mistake in UK homes — more common than wrong colour, wrong material, and wrong…