Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Top Design Trends - Rugs

Piecing Rugs for Eclectic Style

Although the interior decor of your home is more reflective of your taste rather than the latest trends, trends in home decor can offer a new creative spin on proven styles. We've identified a few rug trends that will help you stay ahead of the curve.


Friday, April 26, 2013

Choosing a Rug for Kid Rooms

Colorful Kid Room Rug

No doubt your kiddos have a distinctive personality with entertaining doses self expression.  Decorating their room while to reflect their personality is an amusing process. Reminiscent of a class art project. Selecting a rug is the best place to start. Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when choosing a rug for your child's room.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Cinnamon Challenge

Cinnamon Challenge?

As the latest, and potentially dangerous, internet sensation swirls through viral history, we'd like to take a moment to offer up a challenge of our own. Go BOLD. Go CINNAMON. Go BRICK RED. Let your bold decor do the talking.


Thursday, April 18, 2013

Decorating with Green

A Backdrop of Green Floor Decor

With spring in bloom, the natural green landscape provides the perfect inspiration for fresh, new floor decor. We've picked a few rugs from our collections that may just have you turning green with envy.


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Rugs that Make a Room Look Bigger

Using a Rug To Trick the Eye


In a small room, every inch of space is crucial. Strategically placing a rug in small room is just as important as picking out the most fitting rug for your decor. Here are a few tips for rug placement and selection to use as a guide for making a space appear far larger than it actually is.


Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Rugs in the Traditional Style

Traditional Style Area Rug

The word traditional is used quite frequently in interior design with varying degrees styling and effect. Traditional can refer to anything that is non-contemporary, to those with classic European styling, or even to ornate, elegant furnishings. When it comes to choosing a traditional rug, however, the style is much easier to identify.


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Outdoor Living Areas on Interior Designer Chat

Outdoor Living Area

Last week marked a return to Interior Designer Chat from a rejuvenating spring break and we were thrilled to take part. This week's topic, just in time for spring, is What's Trending in Outdoor Living Areas.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Prevent Rugs from Shedding

Shedding Prevention

Shedding a natural part of owning a wool rug. Although it's impossible for a wool rug not to shed, here are some suggestions for decreasing, and even preventing, shedding.


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The Lowdown on Rug Fibers



When choosing a rug for your home, select the most fitting design is not the only aspect to consider. Knowing which fiber will work best for your space is just as important as colors, patterns and sizes. Here's a quick run down of the various types of rug fibers.


Monday, April 1, 2013

Why Buy a Rug?

Rug Enhancing Sitting Area

A pop of color or a unique graphic can enhance the design of any space, but a rug can be so much more than just stunning decor. If you are considering buying rug for your home, you might also want to consider the practical reasons for decorating with rugs.