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Posts tagged “rugs & carpets”

Offset Striped Rugs

We've noticed a developing trend over the past several months that we haven't yet pointed out. It's hugely apparent that offset striped rugs are making themselves known to interiors all over the wor...

The Parsons Table, One More Way

Last week we took a look at the classic Parsons table in ten different contexts, styles, and colors, and Sarah Coffey wrote about using a rug as a tablecloth. Well here's an idea that brings those two...

Is It A Rug Or A Radio?

This rug has a trick up it's sleeve (although we're pretty certain, rugs don't actually have sleeves). It picks up the radio waves with human contact! Check out a video of it in action after the jum...

Roundup: Black and White Rugs

When we saw the black and white rug in Rhiannon and Victor's First "Grown-Up" Home, we decided, "That's it, we're putting together a black-and-white-rug roundup"......

Layering Rugs for a Uniform Look

In the past when we've featured layered rugs of different patterns and textures, the response has most definitely been mixed. But what do you think of using several of the same small rugs to create on...

Rhiannon's Room: Working With Wall-to-Wall

San Francisco reader Rhiannon recently sent in some photos of her city apartment, and while we're inspired by a lot of her choices (look out for an upcoming house tour!), we're especially impressed wi...

Brand New Design from FLOR: Find a Face

Just introduced from FLOR, a series of carpet tiles based on the photography of Francois Robert. The Find a Face tiles feature classic "hidden" face imagery, adding a lighthearted tone to whatever roo...

Felt Flowers in Home Decor

Now that the weather is warming up and summer is almost officially here, many of us may be lamenting our lack of an outdoor space. If such is your predicament, perhaps a few pieces inspired by nature'...

Designer Carpets from A.Carpet

click thumbnails for larger picsWow. Wow. Wow. That's all we could say when we came across these designs from Swedish based company A.Carpet. Each piece can be customized by size or color, and you ca...

Inspiration: Oriental Rugs in Modern Contexts

click thumbnails for larger picsLately it seems to us like the carpets in most published interiors are neutral, solid-color or striped. But we're still loving the look of a vintage or replica orienta...

Layered Rugs

Our Chicago site asked what you thought of layered rugs last month, and the responses were, well, mixed. We thought this grouping of rugs arranged by the ever stylish ones at Lost Art Salon might chan...

Block-Printed Dhurries: John Robshaw for Anthropologie

We've always been fans of John Robshaw's collection for Anthropologie, which is slightly less expensive than his own product line. These cotton dhurrie rugs, new to the collection, have quickly become...

Machine-Washable Throw Rugs From Serge Lesage

It goes without saying that throw rugs in high-traffic areas have got to be functional. But because they’re in spaces where so many guests will see them—like the entryway, kitchen, and bathroomâ€...

Rugs For Every Price Range... No Really!

Purchasing a rug can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. Buying something that takes the daily abuse from our feet, kids and pets at the price point that can be the same as high end furniture--...

Dual-Purpose Door Mat

When we look for ways our existing and future furnishings can serve more than one purpose in the interest of space and economy, the humble doormat usually gets a pass. Turns out we were missing out ...

Vintage Moroccan Kilim from Maryam at My Marrakesh

From the moment we set foot in our new home we knew we were going to paint the walls and floors white. But we also knew that we were going to put down colorful kilims. We snagged a wonderful vintage...

Circular Rugs from Thomas Paul

AT:Chicago did an excellent 'Best of Three' post on rectangular rugs from Thomas Paul. We thought we'd show you some of the circular rugs that he has to offer....

Good Questions: Source for Catherine's Rug?

AT:SF, Do you have a source for the rug in Northwest #19: Catherine's Outside Inside? -Holly...

Capel Rug at Overstock.com

Overstock.com is our new obsession. There's a pretty great selection of rugs, and some of our favorites (like this one) are under $200......

Sneak Preview: Nate Berkus for HSN

We can see why Oprah loves Chicago-based decorator Nate Berkus. He's as talented as he is charming. (Did you see his apartment in last month's Elle Decor? And that recent episode of Oprah during whi...

Natural Fibers Carpet Tiles from FLOR

There are 8,003,932 reasons why we love FLOR's carpet tiles. Literally. They're priced great, they look great, there's a style for everyone, etc. Over the weekend we were ordering some new ones, an...

Mary-Kate and Ashley Rug Collection at Target

Yes. We know. But we are on the hunt for a rug (again; it seems like the quest never ends) and among the far less interesting options available, happened on this colorful collection at Target. Whil...

Round Printed Peacock Rug from Urban Outfitters

Lately, peacock blue has been our favorite color, and we've been trying to find ways to incorporate some of it into our home. This rug from Urban Outfitters may be the trick....

Maison d'Etre

Maison d'Etre is one of our very favorite stores. We were trying to pinpoint what makes shopping there (or merely browsing) such a satisfying experience: it's a domestic sensualist's delight. ...

Nine Great Things at PBteen - For Adults

Recently we suggested a product from Pottery Barn's teenage line to a client of ours who happens to be a teenager, and found ourselves assuring them that we're weren't pigeon holing them for their age...