RUGS FOR A WARMER WINTER

A great way to keep your house warmer in winter is to get a few more rugs in the area you spend the most time in. Just think, a slanket for your floor! If your home has hard wood floors or neutral carpeting and you want to add natural looing rugs try out Century Natural Hemp Hand Knotted Jute Area Rug. They are 'earth-friendly'. They last for many years and the ends don't curl up. There are no machines used to make them and no synthetic material.

Plush rugs like chenille and wool make a room much warmer. www.addarug.com, has plush rugs from Nepal that are remarkably beautiful, and feature New Zealand and Tibetan wool that is hand knotted.

Another option to enhance the warmth of an area rug is the Warmly Yours Under Area Rug Warmer. at www.houseneeds.com Under Area Rug Warmers are plugged in and function similar to electric radiant heet. They come with non-slip aarpet pads to keep everything in place, especially useful if your area rugs are on hard wood floors. There are many eco-rug pads available. These are pvc free, and made from plant-based oils.