“It’s a lovely wool rug. Lovely to look at and lovely to walk on.”

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Adding a rug to a space can be a great finishing touch – whether it’s for extra colour, style or cushioning. At Dunelm, there is currently 50% off selected items, including one rug that shoppers are praising as ‘lively to look at and lovely to walk on’.

Dunelm’s half-price Elements Wave Natural Border Wool Rug is currently available from Dunelm for £49 to £229, depending on the size chosen. It is crafted from 100% wool for ‘a warm underfoot feeling’, and there are hand-carved scalloped edges for a ‘premium finish’.

Dunelm’s Elements Wave Natural Border Wool Rug features a neutral central colour, with bolder colours on the scalloped edges, making it a standout piece. To care for it, Dunelm recommends using a suction-type vacuum to ensure that rotating brushes don’t damage the wool pile.

Or, in the case of an accidental spillage, shoppers should ‘blot with a clean and dry cloth’. It is also worth noting that due to the woollen composition of the rug, there might be some fibre loss, but shoppers can trim any loose fibres with household scissors.

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For those with more traditional tastes, Dusk has the Zahra Persian Style Machine Washable Rug in the colour natural, which is ‘arriving soon’ and costs £35. This comes in two sizes and four colours, and is described as having a ‘modern take on classic Persian style’, with a detailed pattern and warm, earthy tones.

Or at Habitat, part of the Sainsbury’s Group, there’s the Habitat Scalloped Stripe Beige Flatweave Rug (120 x 170cm) for £48.75, down from £65. This features a ‘striking pattern’ and it is made from hardwearing natural fabrics, making it ‘neutral and timeless’, the site says.

But back to the Elements Wave Natural Border Wool Rug from Dunelm, shoppers have left an average overall 4.1 out of five rating. One said: “Good rug and good value, pleased with thickness and design, looks more expensive than it was.”

A second said: “It’s a lovely wool rug. Lovely to look at and lovely to walk on.”

While a third wrote: “We bought this rug for our lounge and we love it, it’s just as described and good material, have received lots of compliments.” Others left some feedback, with one writing: “So chic and looks so expensive… has a lot of wool shed at the beginning which is pretty normal of a rug this price – but looks great.”

Someone else said: “It’s a soft and cushioned underfoot rug. Only thing you should be prepared (for is) that wool rugs naturally shed, so it’s shedding a lot… but as it was only a “not polyester” option, we knew and bought it.”

The Elements Wave Natural Border Wool Rug is available from Dunelm.

Paige Rose, founder of creative agency Hapn Creative, rebuilt her brand after bricks were thrown through the window of her home, where she lives with her five-year-old son.

She said: “Last year brought a situation no business owner or parent should have to face, when my home where my young son lives was targeted.

“It was deeply unsettling, but I made a conscious decision not to allow that moment to define either myself or the business I had built with such care.

“Instead, I chose to move forward with clarity and resilience.

“It was deeply unsettling, but I made a conscious decision not to allow that moment to define either myself or the business.”

Instead, she used the experience as fuel to drive her business forward.

Over the past four years, Hapn Creative has grown from a one-woman operation into a multi-award-winning agency with a team of seven.

The company now serves clients across the UK and internationally.

Hapn Creative has also gained national recognition, winning the title of The Best Social Media Strategy in the UK by Business Awards UK earlier this month.

That brought its total to eight awards, alongside a recent nomination for a Wigan Business Award.

Rose explained: “What began as a solo venture four years ago has since evolved into a refined creative agency working with a team and clients across the UK and internationally, and receiving national recognition for our work is a moment I’m incredibly proud of.

“For me, this journey represents more than growth.

“It’s about building something with strength, integrity and intention, regardless of the challenges faced along the way.”

Hapn Creative now serves clients across the UK and internationally, helping clients achieve more than 184 million views on Instagram reels. (Image: Supplied)

Hapn Creative has delivered notable results for its clients, helping them achieve more than 184 million views on Instagram reels and generating significant ROI through social media strategy.

The agency has worked on high-profile international projects, including collaborations with global brands such as Temu, Brainzyme, and The Productivity Method.

It has also produced branding and creative work for businesses in Milan and Paris, helped a London office brand fully occupy a building through digital marketing, and produced content for Isle of Man TT riders – going on to receive recognition and appreciation from TT rider Davey Todd.

In addition to running the agency, Rose has built a network of business professionals through Ignition Networking, most recently hosting entrepreneur Vicky Owens as a keynote speaker.

She was also featured on Ms Owens’ podcast, currently ranked in the top 10 business podcasts in the UK, where she spoke about the brick attack.

As the business continues to expand, Rose said her focus remains on delivering work that is “commercially impactful and creatively elevated” while building a brand that represents a more considered, global standard within the industry.