b'pictures: courtesy of Source Mondial and FablesA rug can be an essential colour anchor in anyroommulti-coloured rugs can tie together an eclectic selection of furniture and wall shades, while a monochromatic rug can make a bold or subtle statement.Your living room rug should fit all the way under the sofa and poke out the back. This helps balance the room and ensures the rug is actually in the places you need it.ReseneDusty RoadOntheotherhand,goodwoolrugsalsooffergreatWith wall colours still fairly neutral just now, popular rug quality, although they can be more pricey.shades include strong reds and oranges, says Shirley.Wool rugs are much like woollen jerseys, says ShirleyAqua and turquoise are favourites too, but remember Wijma of Source Mondial. A cheap one will pill badlymixed colours are the most forgiving.and lose its shape quickly, but an expensive one will uglyRemember,too,thatyoualwayshavetheoptionof out before it wears out. The best hand-knotted rug willhaving a rug custom made. That way, you can choose last forever. the perfect colours, pattern, size and shape, all created Wool rugs are available in a range of textures and colours,in good quality yarn, and it may not be as expensive as and can be dyed to match any colour swatch, makingyou think. There are lots of listings in the Yellow Pages to them an ideal complement to wall colours or fabric. investigate if this seems a good way to go.| 109'