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Inspiration: The Versatility of Black and White Rugs

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The rug here, a kilim from Anthropologie, is, unfortunately, no longer available
A black and white rug is a classic colour combination that can work in a variety of spaces. Here, in a room with a subdued colour palette, it adds a visual punch. But, don't think that this is where its versatility ends...

 
 

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The rug here is the Morocco from CB2.
Here, in a room with a bright and chaotic colour scheme, it grounds the space and balances out a bright palette. Choose a graphic rug (lately, we've been especially fond of CB2's offerings) and see how it brings your space together.

[Opening image via Revolutionary Girl's Flickr]

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i loooove the sofa on the left, please enlighten me ;)

posted by Timoshka on July 24th 2008 at 11:36am
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I've been liking black & white rugs lately too. :)

posted by Lizzykewl on July 24th 2008 at 12:03pm
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I've seen the first picture before in the Flickr IKEA In My Home pool. The grey futon is from Overstock.com. Don't think it's still available.

posted by Helmut on July 24th 2008 at 1:48pm
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does anyone know where the curtain is from?

posted by tygerprint on July 24th 2008 at 2:54pm
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tygerprint,

the coloured curtains are from ikea.

cheers!
abby

posted by abby on July 24th 2008 at 3:25pm
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I want that vintage coffee table

posted by LaDonnaNichole on July 24th 2008 at 4:59pm
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Top photo is from revolutionarygirl's flickr. I'm thinking it probably should have been credited, no?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/revolutionarygirl/

posted by suziegoombs on July 25th 2008 at 5:20am
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Oops. It was.

:P

posted by suziegoombs on July 25th 2008 at 5:20am
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I love the flat weave black and white rug in the top photo. I think one of the best Black and white rugs are zebra designs which are so popular these days.

http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/control/keywordsearch?SEARCH_STRING=black%26white&prod=RUG

posted by Franco James on October 14th 2008 at 8:52pm
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