No, it's not new. It's not even particularly newsworthy. But I find myself drawn to rooms with this popular black and white offset striped rug. For something so modern and graphic, the rug is surprisingly versatile.
It gives formal antique-filled rooms some punch and brightness. It serves as a neutral backdrop for more modern rooms. How can something with such a busy pattern suit so many styles?
This rug style began with Madeline Weinbrib's version and became popular with the IKEA version (Stockholm Rand rug for $199). And there is also a navy version at Rugs USA!
FIRST ROW
1 From the Right Bank via Design Manifest.
2 Danielle Oakey Interiors.
3 Hodge Podge.
4 Nate Berkus in Elle Decor.
5 Andrea Johnson Design.
SECOND ROW
6 Lauren Buxbaum/Nate Berkus Chicago Home & Garden.
7 Gary Spain Design.
8 Joan's Personal Pieces
9 Lonny
10 4929dc
(Images: as credited above)
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The black/white combo really pops and to me can end up adding a severe tone to a room, but the navy/white combo? swoon.
the first time i saw this rug i thought it was fabulous. the 567th time i saw it, i was over it.
It makes my eyes hurt after a little while, actually. I like the idea, but if it was wider, it would be better.
sorry - so sick of this rug!!! new rugs plz!!
ubiquitous (both the rug & the term)
the only thing i detest more is the black & white chevron
pattern - both makee my eyes do crazy things
I *still* like it, but I've heard it's impossible to clean... (especially dog fur)
this rug style didn't beginn with Madeleine Weinrieb. Its an old Maroccan (?) style. The originals were smaller rugs which were sewn together to make a bigger on.
I have had this rug for years and thought I would tire of it. Nope, I still love it. That said, it is a total bitch to clean.
I have seen it maaaany times, but still love it
I once coveted this rug. Now I'm sick of seeing it in pictures.
I am flattered you gave me credit for the image but that photo is Christine Dovey's living room from the blog Bijou and Boheme!
Image #5 is pure perfection!
In the 3rd picture I have a dresser almost ex-actually like the dark one below the televison on the wall. Mine is a Basset and has a metal plate in the top left hand drawer.
I say >almost< because I think it is exact but can't see it that well.
I personlly love this rug - poo to all you party poopers who can't say anything nice on any post.