Like with a faux furry rug, opt for textures. Like a chunky blanket, fleece blanket, or even cotton. Of course, you can play around with different textures, too.

I am surprising my wife, Lisa, with a rug for Christmas, and since she isn’t a reader of this magazine, I trust my secret is safe with you. We weren’t looking for a rug; it just showed up. Terry, from ...