Brighten up any room with a striking canvas floor cloth by Sarah Minor Design. The cloths, which are hand-painted in Portsmouth, N.H., are made with 100% cotton duck. They are treated with commercial primers, paint and finishes, which makes them both durable and impervious to water. Even better, they can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth.

Sarah Minor Design floor cloths come in two different sizes and in a variety of rich and vibrant colors. The 2-1/2 by 3 foot size is perfect for a foyer, powder room, kitchen, laundry room or mud room. There's also a 2-1/2 by 5-1/2 foot runner, which looks great in a hallway or a French door entryway. Whimsical designs range from red peppers, eggplant, artichoke and lemons to poppies, pansies, lake trout and roosters, among many others. The company will also welcome custom orders if there's a particular size, design or color scheme you prefer.

Painted floor cloths may be the new rage, but its hardly a new concept. They were very fashionable in homes from the Colonial days to the early 20th century.

Prices range from $295 to $595. Custom orders are priced per square foot.

The Dots Then Dot Rug is part of Van Der Hurd Studio's Follow the Dots collection, which seems to have been inspired by dots, drops and all the different ways that they can be showcased. Even in this simple pattern, you can see how the arrangement of the dots leads the eye from side to side, following them around. The rug is hand-knotted and made of 100% wool. Its muted tones will add some color to a room, but will not be obvious or detract from other design elements. It measures 6' x 9', but custom sizes are available. Price: $5,500.

[via Elle Decor]

Winter isn't actually here yet and already we're getting a little bit tired of seeing so many blacks and dark browns in stores. We don't mind those colors, of course, but things just seem to get a bit drab in winter, especially when compared with the vibrant colors of summer. This Cross Hatch Rug from Emma Gardner can add some color to your decor without going over-the-top. It features seasonless tans and neural colors to balance the richer pinks. The rug is hand-tufted 100% New Zealand wool and is available in three sizes: 6' x 8' ($1,776), 9' x 12' ($3,996) and 12' x 16' ($7,104).

Are shag rugs experiencing a revival? They seem to be cropping up more and more frequently, as consumers look for decorative touches to add to their homes that look "lively." The Seagrass Rug is made with hand-tufted New Zealand wool and is made with great care, with precise stitching and knot work. It is available in small and large sizes, as well as in red and blue. Nancy Marquina, the creator of the rugs, works with nonprofits to fight child labor in the rug production industry, so the purchase of a rug like this one helps to support an entire movement. The large size measures 7'x10' and is $2,798.

Another puzzle-themed piece to add to our ever growing collection is the Imperial Puzzle Carpet. Available at Ona in packages of 6 for $56, the modular carpet can be arranged just like a puzzle, though its slightly irregular pieces mean that there is more than one "right" way to do so. Only three colors are available - light grey, charcoal and sand - so the puzzle will attract interest, but won't detract from the rest of the room.

[via Babygadget, which suggests that the grey colors would help hide stains, making the rug a great choice for a kids' playrooms]

I am trying very hard to resist using any phrase from the Austin Powers movie series, but it is taking a lot of self control to not describe this rug as "shagadelic!" because I never thought that I would actually want a shag rug again. The Shag Rug by Ron Arad is the grooviest-looking shag I've seen. It's smart, funny and probably even softer than it appears to be. It's available from The Rug Company, but even priced at £4,850, they won't last long because there are only 10 available.