House Llewelyn-Bowen

Large House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs and runners

We stock large House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs for anyone who wants a rug to do real work in a space. A generous rug gives an open floor a clear centre, softens footsteps on a bare surface and cuts down on clatter. It also defines the area it sits in, so the floor looks planned rather than empty.

Alongside them, we stock House Llewelyn-Bowen runners, the long, narrow shape for passages and through-routes where a wider rug would crowd the floor. Whichever you are drawn to, it pays to settle the practical questions first: the colour, the material, whether you need it to be washable and the size that suits your floor. The sections below take them in turn.

The colours of House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs

We stock House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs in cream, grey, green, blue and beige, so you can choose a rug that blends into a scheme or leads it. Cream and beige keep a space calm and airy. Grey is an easy middle ground that sits happily beside other colours, while green brings freshness and blue can feel soft or bold, depending on its depth.

Beyond those, a few designs bring in pink. Some add gold, bronze or silver. Black and anthracite appear in a few designs too, giving a crisp contrast. You will find ivory and white in some for a clean, pale look. Check the product details for the colours of the design you like before matching it to your scheme.

Washable House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs

Many House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs are washable, and in a busy home that is often the feature that settles the choice. A washable rug lets you deal with a spilt drink, a muddy footprint or a sticky handprint by washing it instead of scrubbing at it, so the mess need not leave a lasting mark.

Look for washable in the product details if washing matters to you. If the design you love is not washable, it can still stay fresh: regular vacuuming and quick blotting go a long way, and the care section below explains how.

What House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs are made from

We stock House Llewelyn-Bowen rugs in polyester. It is a man-made fibre that feels soft and takes dye well, so colours come through clear and even, and it makes a comfortable rug for a space that is used daily.

A few designs are made from polypropylene instead, a tough fibre with a firmer feel that copes well with heavy foot traffic. For a spot that sees constant comings and goings, the fibre matters as much as the colour. Check the product details for the material of the rug you like, and if softness is your priority, polyester is the fibre to look for.

Choosing a House Llewelyn-Bowen runner

A runner works best when it fits its space neatly. Measure the length and width of the floor, then look for a runner that leaves a strip of bare floor showing on either side, so it looks centred rather than squeezed in. Keep the ends clear of doors so they can open freely.

Runners draw the eye along a space, which can make a passage feel longer and more welcoming, and they protect the floor along the route that takes the heaviest wear. A runner also connects the spaces it runs between, so a home feels joined up. If the space is long, choose a runner that covers a good stretch of it, so it does not look stranded in the middle.

Sizing a large House Llewelyn-Bowen rug

Measure the floor before you order and compare it against the measurements in the product details. A rug that is too narrow or too short for its space can look like an afterthought, so when in doubt, a bigger rug tends to look more settled. Aim for an even border of bare floor around the edges, which sets the rug off and stops it running up against the skirting.

Mark the outline on the floor in masking tape and leave it for a day, walking around it to check the edges sit where you expect. An edge that crosses a doorway can catch a foot, so let the rug stop short of the threshold.

Looking after your House Llewelyn-Bowen rug

A little regular care keeps a rug looking its best. Vacuum it on a gentle setting, turning off a rotating brush if your vacuum allows. Blot spills straight away using a clean, damp cloth, working from the edge of the mark towards the centre, and resist the urge to rub. Rotate the rug from time to time so it wears evenly.

If your rug is washable, follow its care label when you wash it, and let it dry fully before it goes back down. For designs that are not washable, treat marks using a little mild detergent and water, testing on a hidden corner first. Give a runner a good shake now and then to lift grit from the fibres.