Natural floorvoverings are another means of introducing texture into the modern home.On Asia mats are used for sitting ,eating and sleeping on rather than walking on, and accordingly they tend to be less durable. Indian coir mats,made from woven coconut fiber,are more hardwearing and are ideal for busy areas.Jute is kind to bare feet, while sisal is long lasting and versatile and can be dyed in subtle shades.Japanese tatami mats are another natural floorting option .In Japan ,estate agents describe room as two or three tatami mats to conveytheir dimensions,as the mats come in a standard size