India, Sept. 15 -- Rugs have a funny way of sneaking into your life and suddenly changing everything. I still remember back in school when a relative gifted me a plush purple rug. It was fur-like and ridiculously soft, and the moment I unrolled it in my room, I knew the walls had to be a gentle baby pink. The rug demanded attention and pulled the whole room together. It added softness underfoot and created a little world that felt complete. Rugs have that kind of power, and they are not just for covering floors; they shape the mood and style of a space.

For me, a rug is the starting point of a room. In the living room, I go for the big ones that stretch under sofas and the centre table. It makes everything feel connected and intentional....