Apartment Therapy: rugs & carpets

Rugs on Carpet?
Melbourne

There has been a reoccurring discussion in our house ever since we moved in- “Can we have a rug and carpet?”. We have a textured carpet through the whole house [except for wet areas] and we plan o...

Look: Catherine Martin Matching Wallpaper & Rugs
Melbourne

Catherine Martin, movie director, production designer, costume designer and wife of Baz Luhrmann, has released a range of wallpapers, paints and rugs through Porters Paints and Designer Rugs. We’ve ...

ColorTherapy: Color Combos For Chairs And Rugs

As we have mentioned many times on Apartment Therapy, choosing a color scheme and creating a cohesive color look can be challenging. Any extra help can be helpful so we wanted to share this website wi...

Look! Hooked Wool Rugs

If you are in the market for a textural accent piece for your home, check out these colorful and cool hooked wool rugs from Urban Outfitters. We love the bright colors and look of these home décor p...

Global Warming Rug by NEL for Nanimarquina

This might be the saddest home furnishings creation we've ever seen. It gets more sad under the jump......

Home Infatuation's New Line of Plastic Outdoor Rugs

Many folks are now looking to decorate their outdoor entertaining areas with formerly indoors furnishing and decorative items, bringing out comfy seating, living room style tables, lighting, and even ...

High & Low: Black and White Scribble Rugs

We've blogged the versatility of black and white rugs before. Whether in wool, animal skin, or something in between, they can virtually fit comfortably into any space. And, as well as being availabl...

Get Felt Up
Australia

When we came across these felty shapes they not only impressed us but also made us laugh. Launched last weekend, Voravan will soon be available in store and online at This. They are available in 8 col...

Decisions, Decisions: Picking the Right Rug

Stuck on what kind of rug you should get for your home? It's an important decision: with its size, it can make or break or room. And with so many options out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. S...

Inspiration: The Versatility of Black and White Rugs

The rug here, a kilim from Anthropologie, is, unfortunately, no longer availableA black and white rug is a classic colour combination that can work in a variety of spaces. Here, in a room with a subd...

Renter's Removable Solutions: Trompe L'Oeil Wood Rug

Normally if we were considering faux flooring, we'd check out TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl Flooring. And yes, this lies on that fine line between kitsch and just plain ol' ug-a-ly but we could see wher...

Double Inspiration: Rugs + Interiors
Australia

We went through a rather painful search for a nice rug recently. Our budget was on the itsy bitsy side but what annoyed us even more than Ikea’s under whelming cheaper options, was a lack of interes...

Sage Houndstooth Rug

Bring a bit of traditionalist flair with an updated look of a houndstooth pattern rug. Available in 22" x 44", 2.8' x 4.8', 4.7" x 7.7", we think the cotton pile rug looks dashing and modern with a n...

Knit Rug by Flocks

Although we tend to be big champions of colour here on AT, we can also find the beauty in a neutral room. If that's your bent, the key to making sure this kind of space doesn't look beige and boring ...

Pappelina and Dalarna Indoor Outdoor Rugs by Magdalena York Collection

A few weeks ago, when we were at the Dwell on Design home tours, we spotted a great flat weave runner in the kitchen of one of our favorite houses. It was also used in the hallway. Then, this weeken...

Seletti The Carpet² Squared

One of our favourite finds when perusing the selection at nearby Mercado this past weekend were these Seletti roll-out wooden rugs, printed to look like animal skins or aged Persian rugs.......

Look! Customizing Flor Carpet Tiles

Did anyone else notice page 102 of the June issue of Dwell and the awesome handcut hexagonal Flor carpet tiles highlighted in the showcase loft space? We totally want to copy this idea for our bedroom...

Recycled Sunrise Rug from Viva Terra

Still looking for an outdoor rug to pull together your outdoor space? Or just need a rug for a high traffic area? The Sunrise Rug from Viva Terra is made out of recycled plastic which means it'll be...

Affordable Outdoor Rugs from Overstock

We've been considering ways to make our outside space feel a bit more inviting. A large area rug that can withstand the elements is a really good start. Our favorite affordable options from Overstoc...

Adding Softness: 9 Rugs We Like from Overstock

This week, the Spring Curees are considering ways to add in hardness or bring in softness to a room. A good way to add softness, especially in a modern room, with its angular lines and spare furnishi...

Cool Carpet Program: Zero Greenhouse Gasses Emitted

Many people are now seeking home products specifically created with the goal of lessening environmental impact during it manufacturing and shipping process. Los Angeles rug retailer BPSRugs now offers...

A Bedroom for the Weekend II

Last week we were feeling orange pops of color and fresh white sheets. This week we're all about calming blues and greens and bringing at least some of the outdoors in. All the details after the j...

How To: Get an Area Rug on the Cheap

This how to comes from reader Melissa who figured out a way to have a brand new area rug in her living room for around $60. The secret right here:...

Caution: This Rug Sheds...A LOT.

[ Photo from Crate and Barrel ] Arrrghh. I bought a very similar Crate and Barrel rug about 3 years ago (mine's multi-colored instead of tonal); and from the minute I brought it home to right now, ...

Viva Terra Sweater Rug: On Sale

Here at AT we've got a thing for this softer than soft, I'm-stepping-on-a-pile-of-my-favorite-old-sweaters rug from viva terra. And lucky for us this rug is currently on sale......

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