There are many new materials which have flooded the market in the last 100 years for the manufacture of rugs from plant based ones to synthetic. They all have their advantages and we have put together a handy guide for you to understand these a little better. Cotton The best known plant-based yarn, it is used in many industries, including the rug making industry. Cotton is economical and it has its natural advantages too. Cotton is able to absorb up to 8.5% of its weight in water. This makes it perfect for water absorption uses such as a bath matt. It also has insulating qualities which means ..read more

General Maintenance Natural fibre rugs are easy to take care of. With a standard household vacuum or a broom, these plant based rugs can be regularly cleaned, prolonging the life of your rug. Spot and Stain Cleaning Immediately taking care of a stain or spill is the most important thing. Blot, do not rub, the affected area with a clean, undyed cloth or a paper towel. If there are solids in the wet stain, scrape these up gently with a spoon or a spatula. If the solids or the stain is dry, these can be removed with the aid of a vacuum cleaner or gentle brush. Should you have an Ocean Rugs U ..read more

The non-slip underlay sold by Ocean Rugs is of the highest quality, very lightweight, works on carpet and on hard flooring and is made in Germany. It will not leave any sticky residue and will last the lifetime of the rug and beyond. Our non-skid underlay will play a major safety role preventing rugs from wrinkling, moving or buckling on any floor surface. It is also excellent to add comfort and sound proofing to the rug when stepped on. If you would like to purchase our underlay please follow the link here. Before and after Ocean Rugs non-slip underlay It is adhesive-free, needle punched acr ..read more

Imaging how you are going to decorate your home can be a bit of an overwhelming process, so we have put together this handy guide to help you plan and choose a starting point for your project. To create a fantastic first impression, you can combine classic décor with modern pieces. Don’t worry, the combination works perfectly and can be very striking. Just follow our simple steps and make sure you sprinkle your own personality in the project. 1. Chandeliers You may start your project from the ceiling and go all our creatively on some light fixtures or chandeliers. There are options for all tas ..read more

Fancy something new? If you’re thinking about getting your home nice and ready for the approaching warmer weather, why not start from the floor up! We have you covered with a broad range of indoor and outdoor rugs, table textiles and beautiful figurines and ceramics which will be the talk of your gatherings. And the best yet, Ocean Rugs helps you make it affordable. Not only do we have a range of irresistible prices, but we have also team up with Klarna in order to make your purchases payable in instalments with zero interest for you. At Ocean Rugs, you can also use Google Pay, and we also ta ..read more

At Ocean Rugs we believe in creating special rugs for our customers to enjoy for many years to come. We strive to make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible whilst taking the pressure away for you. “We have been fortunate to work with and decorate some of the most luxurious homes across the globe, the UK and the British Islands” First, the Design In this first stage of the process we will discuss your ideas and figure out exactly what you are looking to design. We will consider materials, colours, design and budget. Drawing Up Your Rug The information from our briefing will be used ..read more

As a business you may think that our main focus has to be profit, but you would be mistaken and I will tell you why. The difference between Ocean Rugs and most other rug stores is that we are a caring, family run rug shop and design centre for businesses, customers and interior designers alike.  What do all these people have in common? They are looking for exceptional quality, value and customer service. We pride ourselves in being the only company out there who will treat every single customer like it is our only customer, no matter your needs and your budget. “Break up with the status ..read more

At the beginning of July, we were asked to feature in The Times’ weekend issue. One of the most important newspapers of the U.K. This particular issue was printed right after Adele’s double concern in London which attracted a crowd of thousands both nights. We knew this was an important issue and we are very proud to have been asked to feature. “Save the search and let us do the work for you, with no obligation” We used this chance to highlight that we are an experienced business, established in 1990 and delivering the highest quality of rugs since. We hope you like what we have on offer on ..read more

There are many new materials which have flooded the market in the last 100 years for the manufacture of rugs from plant based ones to synthetic. They all have their advantages and we have put together a handy guide for you to understand these a little better. Nylon A synthetic alternative to the natural fibres, nylon is extremely durable and versatile. A good quality Nylon rug such as the ones found in our shop can easily last for decades. Nylon has yarn memory too, which leaves it unaffected by footprints and can therefore endure heavy traffic. It is kid and pet friendly, it does not show dir ..read more

Rugs can be made of many materials, most of them natural and some hypoallergenic synthetic ones. Our favourite is wool for many reasons. Not only has it been used for millennia by humans to create thread, insulation and fabric, but it is also great to work with when making rugs. Below, we have put a handy guide on why choose wool and by the end of it, we hope you can see why we like it so much. It is easy to maintain A rug with a wool pile has a natural protective layer provided by the natural oils in the sheet fleece which prevents dirt from sticking to the fibre and makes it easily removabl ..read more