The wooden floors in our home are weathered and scuffed from a hundred years of use. When we moved in, we considered putting in new floors, but instead, we bought a bunch a rugs, and called it a day. Choosing a rug is not an easy task. But the key, is not to worry too much about matching your sisal to your settee. Be a little daring, and don’t be afraid of a mismatch. “When everything from the wall colour to the cushions and the rugs is co-ordinated in pale shades you might as well live in colours by numbers for all the personality it has,” says interior designer, Rita Konig. “As long as the colours work together and styles aren’t clashing too much, then you are on to something good,” she adds. Several rugs sharing the same space, is also a great look. “Don’t be too fussy about the fit, just throw a few down and see how you go,” says Konig. And don’t shy away from scale. “It is wise always to err on the side of big –– remember, you are looking for a rug, not a mat.”