Puhalo
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What rug style would you use in your house? Me? I will take the Arabesque in Gray!
(all images from One Kings Lane)
Showing posts with label rugs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rugs. Show all posts
A Perfect Combo - Genevieve Gorder Rugs & One Kings Lane
Did you hear the big news? The super talented and fun loving designer Genevieve Gorder (how great would it be to work with her for the day?) is premiering her rug collection for Capel over on One Kings Lane TODAY! That's right this is one of those sales where you need to make a decision quick... by March 11th to be exact but that really should not be a problem. Each rug is a flat weave style and all four patterns are so versatile they will work in many different rooms. Now let's chat about your choices!
Stylish Not Childish rugs
Recently I was working with a client and when we arrived at the doorstep of her child's room she said I want a stylish but not overly childish rug! This is a comment I hear very often from parents! Whether the rug is being used as a play area in a corner of the living room or in the bedroom they are not interested in cutesy Disney cartoon figures. They prefer a rug that balances a child like attitude but feels a bit more mature!
What do you have in your child's room? Do you go the route of a solid adult like, a more modern version like above or do you like the cartoon figures?
(images from Oliver Yaphe, notNeutral, PoshTots, CB2)
What do you have in your child's room? Do you go the route of a solid adult like, a more modern version like above or do you like the cartoon figures?
(images from Oliver Yaphe, notNeutral, PoshTots, CB2)
Quick Share - Laser Cut Rug
Here is a morning quick share. This the wool felt rug from Brocade Home. In the last few months I have gone back and forth if I like these or not. I like the idea of a laser cut and the charcoal is appealing especially on a white floor. The "wool felt" is what throws me off, I wonder how it feels and wears. What is your opinion? Do you have one in your home?
(image from Brocade Home)
How to Thursday - the empty room Stage 2B
Here we are at Thursday! It's time again for "How to Thursday" (I feel like I should have one of those high pitched announcer voices here....)! Today we will add to Stage 1 and Stage 2, click on either for a refresher. Our focus will be entertainment units and area rugs.
Entertainment Units have changed drastically over the last decade. Gone are the ENORMOUS armoires which screamed my tv is in here. They have graciously been replaced with scaled down unassuming units to compliment the flat screen television. All I can say is hip hip hooray, I never enjoyed having to design around a big hunk of wood.
Depending on your budget and size of your screen there are many options! Look around your home and find an existing piece of furniture which can be used as a tv stand. Do you have a bookcase or small chest you can use in a new way? It's great to be unconventional when trying to blend a piece into the room.
I love using an every day piece of furniture in a new way. Like this sideboard, it is perfect to blend into a room scheme without screaming here is the t.v.
Area Rugs: For me there are a few rules of thumb when I am using an area rug with a sofa, I set the sofa so at least the front legs are on the rug. It is my preference to never have the entire sofa on the rug, if it is, it usually means the rug is too big. An area rug should work as an "anchor" to the furniture in the room, especially if your furniture is floating in the middle of the space. By having each piece connected to each other on the rug you create a cohesive unit. This will also encourage a conversation space. When choosing a rug take into consideration how you will be using the space. Do you have kids who love to sit on the floor and play video games if so you would want a plush rug so it is comfortable for them (think shag!). If you never see yourself sitting on the floor and just plan to use it for an aesthetic purpose and to create a grouping you could go with something a bit more "flat" as in a sisal or woven cotton rug. Color will also play into the selection, as we talked about in stage 1. If you have selected your big pieces to be of a neutral pattern/color the rug will be the perfect opportunity to bring in a fun pattern or just a pop of color!
Let's get to a few examples!!
Basic "flat" Cotton Striped Rug. Neutral furniture and the "pop" is in the rug!
Great POP of color to the neutral sofa. This rug begs for attention!
Entertainment Units have changed drastically over the last decade. Gone are the ENORMOUS armoires which screamed my tv is in here. They have graciously been replaced with scaled down unassuming units to compliment the flat screen television. All I can say is hip hip hooray, I never enjoyed having to design around a big hunk of wood.
Depending on your budget and size of your screen there are many options! Look around your home and find an existing piece of furniture which can be used as a tv stand. Do you have a bookcase or small chest you can use in a new way? It's great to be unconventional when trying to blend a piece into the room.
I love using an every day piece of furniture in a new way. Like this sideboard, it is perfect to blend into a room scheme without screaming here is the t.v.
Another nice option is working the flat screen into another functional piece. This acts as one complete unit, great storage and the tv is seamless in its place
Area Rugs: For me there are a few rules of thumb when I am using an area rug with a sofa, I set the sofa so at least the front legs are on the rug. It is my preference to never have the entire sofa on the rug, if it is, it usually means the rug is too big. An area rug should work as an "anchor" to the furniture in the room, especially if your furniture is floating in the middle of the space. By having each piece connected to each other on the rug you create a cohesive unit. This will also encourage a conversation space. When choosing a rug take into consideration how you will be using the space. Do you have kids who love to sit on the floor and play video games if so you would want a plush rug so it is comfortable for them (think shag!). If you never see yourself sitting on the floor and just plan to use it for an aesthetic purpose and to create a grouping you could go with something a bit more "flat" as in a sisal or woven cotton rug. Color will also play into the selection, as we talked about in stage 1. If you have selected your big pieces to be of a neutral pattern/color the rug will be the perfect opportunity to bring in a fun pattern or just a pop of color!
Let's get to a few examples!!
Basic "flat" Cotton Striped Rug. Neutral furniture and the "pop" is in the rug!
Great POP of color to the neutral sofa. This rug begs for attention!
Hope some of these tips helped in pulling together your empty room. If you have questions please leave a comment.
(images from Crate and Barrel, Living Etc, William Sonoma Home, Ballard Designs)
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