Apartment Therapy: rugs & carpets

Dining Room Rugs
Inspiration Gallery

We chose not to use a rug under our dining table, but browsing through photos of some of our favorite dining rooms has us thinking we might revise our plans......

Zigzag & Diamond-Patterned Rugs
High & Low

We've admired Madeline Weinrib's zigzag rug for a long time, but it's one of those "price on request" products that's beyond our budget. Fortunately, zigzag and geometric patterns aren't hard to fin...

New! Faux Bois Pattern FLOR by Martha Stewart

The latest offering from the partnership between Martha Stewart and FLOR is this Faux Bois pattern which is available in four colorways. According to the press release we just received......

Choosing a Rug Size: Five Approaches

Rug sizes usually inspire passionate comments from the Apartment Therapy community. There are those who believe that a rug should surround an entire seating arrangement, those who think it's OK to u...

Design Your Own Jonathan Adler Pillows & Rugs

A high tech sounding "customization module" has been added to the Jonathan Adler website. Kind of like colorforms or paper dolls for interior addicts, this nifty little toy is pretty fun to play with....

Sneak Peek: New Rugs by Amy Butler for Chandra

Available this month for the first time, a collection of handcrafted rugs designed by Amy Butler, queen of "midwest modern" style. There are 19 designs in the line......

Design Classic Gallery: Zebra Rugs & Carpet

A zebra patterned carpet is by no means a conservative choice, but it is a fairly traditional way to signify "wild" since it's been a decor staple for a looooong time. It would most likely be possible...

Colorful Summer Rug Inspiration from Company C

Company C puts their focus heavily on color ("designs for colorful living"), but pattern and texture are close behind. The company's current inspirational highlights include French Blues, Grand Isle ...

Sneak Preview: FLOR's First Store...Opening Friday!

The carpet tile company, FLOR, has had a storefront location in the past (in Santa Monica) but it was strictly for "show" - a way to let consumers know about their unusual product. They've now jumped...

2009 Ample Sample Carpet Remnant Contest Winners

Back in April we showed you some of the great designs that were entered in last years Ample Sample design contest. It challenges people to make something fabulous from industrial fabric scraps. The...

Florence Broadhurst Rugs
ICFF 2009

click thumbnails for larger pics Handmade rugs from Australia featuring the designs of the flamboyant and wonderful Florence Broadhurst was a highlight of the show for us. Gorgeous rich colors, luxur...

Design Dares: Would You Ever Go for White Carpet?

Beautiful in both calm, neutral rooms and those bursting with bright color, a white carpet is one of those items that look wonderful and are tempting to consider but definitely crosses over into the c...

Inspiration: Black and White Striped Rugs

click thumbnails for larger pics If you're looking for a rug that will go with just about anything, black and white stripes are a good bet. They're basic but bold, easy to find, and they never seem t...

Outdoor Rugs for Indoor Rooms

click thumbnails for larger pics Outdoor rugs have a lot going for them: 1) they're durable, 2) they're easy to clean, and 3) they're generally cheaper than indoor rugs. They also have a few drawback...

Summer Inspiration: Vacationland Hooked Rugs

click thumbnails for larger picsThis past weekend's Chicago snowfall may not scream of an upcoming summer, but with endless patience, we know that warm weather days are ahead. These summer cottage ac...

5 Out of the Ordinary Rugs...on Sale

click thumbnails for larger picsTie-dye, wood grain, polka dots and two very different wild fields of flowers - not exactly the standard design motifs for carpets. These 5 choices are unusual, intere...

10 Modern Floral Accents for Spring

click thumbnails for larger picsFinally! We were so happy to finally be seeing some real flowers sprouting up in the parkways throughout our neighborhood that we decided to seek out some fresh floral...

Stain Removing Tip for Wool Rugs

When we purchased our recent rugs from Ginger Blossom, the accompanying literature included many stain removal tips. Specifically, one method using only detergent, vinegar, and water, is recommended f...

How To: Care for Wool Rugs

Wool rugs are warm, beautiful, resilient and durable...but they still need regular attention and care. See our 5 simple tips for making wool rugs last and last below: ...

Do You Use a Kitchen Rug?

Growing up, there was always a rug or runner in the kitchen. In my own apartments and homes as an adult, I've sometimes used one, but currently I'm going clean and simple on the floor. No doubt any ru...

Angela Adams Collection: Tapestries and Rugs

click thumbnails for larger picsThe Angela Adams Collection are the high-end hand-crafted pieces that are made to order. The various series include rugs and tapestries that are complex, multi-layered...

Preview: New Trina Turk Home Accessories Collection

Click on the Thumbnails to Check Out the New LineLike this living room? We do. Which is why we were excited to hear that a new line of home accessories is being designed by the woman who resides here,...

Hot or Not? Layered Rugs

A triple rug room - in this case, a zebra on a pattern on a solid. What do you think of the concept of layering rugs? Can it be the more the merrier or is it a decor faux pas?...

Natural Rugs from Crucial Trading

Natural rugs are timeless classics - sisal, wool, and seagrass bring definition to a room without overwhelming. As an added bonus, these neutral standbys are often less expensive than their showy, p...

Gray Upholstery and Textiles from e15

We've highlighted the high-end styles of German company e15 before (here, here, and here) but after glimpsing their new Habibi Side Tables over on design*sponge, we went back for another look at the...

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