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Rug rule 1: All on board

Placing all your furniture on a large rug is a great way to define a zone within an open-plan room. Here, this technique helps to anchor pieces of furniture in an otherwise all-white area. Hemp soumak rug (2.5m x 3.5m), from $1750, Cadrys. Handwoven flatweave. Available in custom colours. Photography: Maree Homer

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Rug rule 1: All on board
Rug rule 2: Framing device
Rug rule 3: In the comfort zone
Rug rule 4: Focal point
Rug rule 5: Table Setting
Rug rule 6: Base runner
Buying carpet
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Loop pile
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