Why buy a sheepskin rug?

There’s something very special about a sheepskin rug. If ever you go into a room with a sheepskin on the floor, you probably have an irresistible temptation to go and touch it – to run your fingers through it, or take off your shoes and feel its warmth between your toes. Sheepskin rugs are sensual. They’re warm and inviting and they’re natural. These days, they’re also extremely stylish, too.

If you remember a sheepskin rug from your childhood, and most of us do, you are probably thinking about a small, cosy rug in front of the fireplace. That’s still a favourite place for many people to put their rug, but it’s a long way from being the only possibility. A large rug looks great as the centrepiece of a room – either on top of a carpeted floor or adding a warmth and texture to wood or stone. You don’t have to put your sheepskin rug on the floor, either. Imagine snuggling down into a sheepskin thrown over a sofa or a chair, or curling up on a luxurious sheepskin that’s covering your bed. And if you’ve got the space, a large sheepskin hung on the wall makes a stunning visual statement.

Sheepskin rugs bring texture to a room. They can also bring colour. It’s now possible to buy these natural wool rugs in a whole range of exciting shades. You can go for a brilliant jewel colour like Cerise Crush or Passionate Pink, or choose the subtlety of Vanilla or Biscuit. Whether you favour a minimalist or a traditional style of interior design, or something in between, a sheepskin rug will bring a splash of luxury and creativity to your room. So often, it’s the magic ingredient that makes a house feel like a home.