hearthrugs
Rugs near fireplaces
Hearthrugs are small rugs placed in front of a fireplace, protecting the floor from sparks and ash while providing a warm spot to sit or stand.
The hearth was traditionally the center of domestic life, so hearthrug carries connotations of home comfort: The dog stretched out on the hearthrug.
Indoor structure for burning
- mantelDecorative hearth shelf
- parlorFormal room for visitors
- VictorianOf a prim era
- woolSheared animal fiber
woven · fringed · cozy · sitting room · inglenook · warmth · decorative · floor covering
Grimly poor, socially unjust
- domesticityLife centered around home
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated
period · genteel · cozy mystery · country house · English cottage · homely · snug · armchair
Tiny fiery particle
- emberGlowing coal fragment
- fire screenHearth spark barrier
- protectionGuarding against harm
- flame resistantUnlikely to ignite easily
smoldering · ash · fireproofing · kindling · combustion · barrier · scorching · burning
fireplace
Indoor structure for burning
wool · woven · fringed · cozy · sitting room · inglenook · warmth · decorative · floor covering · drawing room
Dickensian
Grimly poor, socially unjust
- domesticityLife centered around home
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- nostalgicLonging for the past
quaint · period · genteel · cozy mystery · country house · English cottage · homely · snug · armchair · settle
spark
Tiny fiery particle
- emberGlowing coal fragment
- fire screenHearth spark barrier
- protectionGuarding against harm
flame resistant · smoldering · ash · fireproofing · kindling · combustion · barrier · scorching · burning · grate
hearthrugsoutdoor rugs
Weather-resistant floor coverings for patios
doormats · bath mats · kitchen mats · wall hangings · area rugs