Star Rug
• £135.00
• Cox and Cox

I love the stylish simplicity of this rug — it'd be awesome for a kid's room, or even a teenager's room… or, let's be honest, my room!

Scallop print is a classic, and a welcome change if you're tired of chevron and stripes. Take it big with a wallpaper that's reminiscent of art deco patterns, or keep it small with a modern, graphic plate. More

Orange is a gorgeous color with different hues like tangerine, coral, terracotta and titian. It was 2012's color of the year and is still immensely popular. With its beautiful optimistic glow, it's no wonder orange continues to be a favorite. More

Neutral rugs are divine. They are serene, cozy and versatile. Ironically, my decor sense almost always gravitates toward the bright colors of happy modern style. In the case of area rugs, however, I love that neutral colors don't overpower the space. More

Zig Cotton Dhurrie Rug
• $195-795
• Serena & Lily

Graphic and durable, and perfect for the pitter patter (or stomping more likely) of little feet. Plus, everything is better when it's got a fringe.

My husband's favorite Christmas gift this year was a pair of quirky argyle socks from the Swedish company Happy Socks. It surprised me, but he loves wearing the turquoise-and-red-on-navy socks, and I noticed the other night as he relaxed with his socked feet up on the coffee table how much the socks "popped" in our living room. Why not bring argyle into home decor? So I headed off in search of ways to do just that. Here are some favorites I turned up: More

One of the best surfaces to indulge your kids' creativity lies right beneath their feet — their floor, of course! Perfect for short-term use (change them out as your kids grow and develop new interests) and for renters (add color without touching a paintbrush), rugs are the perfect way to add some color and personality to a room. Here are ten fun rugs to enliven any kids' space. More

Today's Favorite Thing comes from Cate Griffin, Office Manager at Apartment Therapy. Her husband's Favorite Thing, Ernie the Cat, was posted last week. More

I love the look of natural fiber rugs, with their warm colors and nubby textures. I want to buy one for my dining room but am scarred from previous experiences with sisal rugs, which stained so easily. So, I decided to compare a bunch of rugs with various natural fibers, including jute, seagrass, sisal, wool and various synthetic blends (indoor/outdoor rugs made to look like natural fiber rugs). More

It's a bold choice, that's for sure, but if you've got the style cajones to give it a try, a zebra print rug can provide a whole lot of wow factor in a room. Exhibit A: the rug in Heather's Sky High Hell's Kitchen Home. If you're ready to take the leap, check out the roundup of zebra rugs after the jump. And don't worry - no zebras were harmed in the making of these rugs.
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