Archive for September, 2010
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
It is impossible not to feel cheerful with yellow rugs or gold rugs scattered around the home. They create a splash of brightness with their natural radiance and give an instant boost .
In fact, having a yellow rug is like letting the sunshine in, it breathes life into any room. A plain or patterned yellow rug placed in the middle of a conservatory painted in terracotta or other bright paint colours is a clever way of mirroring sunny Mediterranean warmth, and likely to make the conservatory a space the family want to be in all year round.
Gold will always be associated with opulence, flair and extravagance and hence the attraction of gold rugs as desirable accessories. The mere inclusion of yellow or gold in rug colour palettes gives them an immediate uplift, and they can be easily matched with a variety of room decor schemes. In rooms with traditional themes using beautiful wallpapers or paints in, for example, claret, burgundy and royal blue, the addition of gold patterned traditional rugs introduces a sophisticated, almost majestic feel.
In contemporary rooms with pastel walls and wood floors, modern rugs such as pale yellow wool rugs add to the light, airy feel and create the impression of light spacious rooms. In the creation of this look, designs in glossy magazines often incorporate minimalist style furniture with the objective of showing off as much of the floor as possible, and strategically placed rugs add interest and variety without ‘crowding’ the scene. Another strategy is to leave the walls unadorned except for a single impact wall art feature on one or two walls. A hand-woven tribal rug with broad colour fields of yellow, ochre and amber makes a striking wall hanging to become an instant talking point.
In large or small barn conversions, honey coloured large area rugs teamed with exposed brickwork and either dark oak or pale flooring look fantastic and produce a refreshingly light and bright ambience. Big, bold, modern designs in contrasting colours shot through yellow or gold rugs can give plain floors a stylish edge that is hard to beat.
For a cheerful yet understated mellow atmosphere in modest sized settings or in rooms with limited light, try mixing patterned yellow or gold rugs with pastel room decor, pretty lemon lampshades and matching cushions. For a more toned down look, select a mixture of deeper shades of yellow and gold as room accessories and remember that shaggy rugs add that all important textural interest in rooms decorated in neutrals.
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Brown rugs have taken their place as a natural choice of modern rug for contemporary homes. As householders become more aware of the environment, there is a growing trend to use natural materials in home design. Brown rugs are great for conservatories and garden rooms as they have a natural connection with the earthy seasonal colours of the outdoors, from the green shades of spring and summer to the ochres and ambers of autumn. Brown rugs coordinate well with terracotta tiles and wood flooring often found in conservatories as they enrich their colours. For a rustic or environmentally friendly look, a hard wearing brown sisal rug may be just the ticket for these rooms.
Nowadays we expect our conservatories, garden rooms or summer houses to be available to us all year round for a variety of purposes, and our flooring needs to be up to the job. Rugs improve insulation and provide much needed warmth when outdoor temperatures begin to fall. Brown rugs in man-made fibres such as polypropylene and acrylic are durable and have good stain resistance. They are also easy to clean and can therefore be used in high traffic areas.
A brown rug is a perfect complement to all shades of wood or laminate flooring. For example, a tasty chocolate brown shade can give depth to pale wood, whilst a caramel shade will brighten a dark floor. Large area brown rugs in a single colour can be used to great effect in zoning multi-purpose living areas, delineating for example, dining, food preparation or leisure spaces without disrupting continuity of decor. Alternatively, the ambience of each zone can be varied by using brown rugs of different shades and patterns within each zone.
Modern brown rugs have become hugely popular, particularly on the domestic front, due to the wide range of contemporary designs and the variety of textures now available. Deep pile brown wool rugs or brown shaggy rugs add instant warmth to the appearance of modern wood or tiled floors, whilst short pile and flat-weave brown rugs maintain the sharp, clean-cut modern look.
There are few colours that cannot be teamed with shades of brown, so brown rugs also provide a background for unlimited variety in patterned rug designs. These might include floral, leaf, abstract, stripes and chequered patterns all in striking colour mixes with brown, to make brown rugs fabulous statement rugs.
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Monday, September 20th, 2010
The colour green conjures up images of the outdoors, crisply mowed lawns, rolling green fields and beautiful summer gardens, so to bring the outside in there’s no better way than by using a green rug. Green rugs are available in such a variety of styles and shades of green that it’s easy to find the right one to match existing design schemes. From shaggy green rugs and green rugs with a modern designer twist, to traditional green rugs and green based hallway runners, there is a green rug for any style of home.
Green is a popular decoration choice for rooms where relaxation is priority, so bedrooms, conservatories and living rooms really can benefit from the use of green accessories such as rugs, alongside green walls, because it generates such a restful and relaxing atmosphere. Green also promotes a clean and fresh feel and is often used alongside white in bathrooms and kitchens.
Whichever room one wants to bring a touch of nature too, a green rug is the perfect choice, but which shade of green to choose?
Lime green rugs bring a definite zing to a space and look wonderful in very modern homes, and are a favourite for jazzing up children’s rooms.
Emerald green rugs are extremely fashionable at the moment and create a sense of opulence and luxury.
Olive and sage green rugs always give a timeless look and work equally well in modern, traditional and country style homes. These shades of green are probably the most versatile.
Bottle green rugs deliver a sense of the traditional and their deep shade adds a sense of warmth and drama to a room.
So for a really modern look, try a light sea green, apple green or lime green rug either with bold patterns, harmonising low-key tones or a deep shaggy pile. For a more traditional style, rugs based on bottle or jade greens created in the time-honoured designs from the Orient, India or Persia are a good choice. For a versatile green rug that will stand the test of time try a shade of olive or sage.
Add that touch of the outside with a beautiful green rug.
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Take a plain bare floor, drape it with a slinky white rug and you get a very class act. White rugs are quite simply top performers, the crème de la crème of rugs by colour. Glamour always grabs attention so when white rugs make an entrance, everyone takes notice. Most people are in awe of white rugs, they admire and want them and some hesitate to go there. Such is the power of white rugs.
Unlike other coloured rugs, white modern rugs don’t need to fight for attention. They naturally take centre stage, as solo acts, or backed by complementary colours in big, bold, showy patterns and designs that are impossible to ignore and sure to win applause.
There is no denying that the reputation of white rugs goes before them, and because they are stars with a ready audience in any setting, room decor, furniture, accessories and other items in the supporting cast are key in providing extra polish for the white rug performance.
Set the stage by mixing white wool rugs or shaggy rugs with classy decor: they do a fabulous double act with monochrome schemes but this is to be expected, opposites are known to attract – the black and white option is very now! When partnered with fresh white rugs, vibrant cherry or berry red decorating schemes will raise room temperatures. To bring the temperature down a little in a special space, pair a pure white rug with aqua blue decor for a cool, classic look. White rugs can also be partnered with stunning wallpapers of any design and colour for a chic presentation. Or choose neutral decor to duet with a patterned white rug to create a room that appears to be bursting with space.
White rugs also adore the company of classy furniture and accessories that bring out the best in their performance. For a real show stopper, team them with soft leather, chrome and crystal or glass and gold. Indulge in sheer decadence by allowing these pale beauties to steal the limelight in the bedroom, where they can seductively caress the feet and plant sensual thoughts in the minds of those sliding into bed and into sweet dreams.
All singing all dancing white rugs. All things to all people.
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Cheap rugs whether large or small are available at varying prices from low to high and the price really comes down to the material they are made from. When it comes to buying a budget rug one finds that they tend to be created from inexpensive man-made fibres which brings the cost of production down quite considerably. Lower priced rugs are usually produced from either acrylic or polypropylene which are extremely hard wearing, robust and also remarkably soft to touch, making them the perfect synthetic materials to use in rug manufacture.
As well as being more forgiving to your wallet, cheap rugs actually have some advantages over their more expensive rug counterparts. Cheap man-made rugs tend not to shed their fibres (as more expensive wool rugs can), are very easy to clean and are available in an extensive array of styles and designs. Another bonus is that there is less need to worry about potentially damaging a cheap rug, because the low price means it can be replaced easily without stressing out over ones bank balance!
Styles of Cheap Rug
Whether you are looking for a rug with a traditional design, a funky modern rug or a sumptuous shaggy rug, all are available to buy in man-made fibres and so can be bought exceptionally cheaply without reneging on quality or design. For instance, a large area rug in any of the styles mentioned here, measuring a considerable 6 x 9 feet, can be bought for as little as £80 when it’s made from a man-made fibre. Its wool counterpart, while certainly desirable and luxurious, would cost well over £250.
So for those who have budget limitations and still want a lovely shaggy, traditional or modern rug to fill their floor space there are many options to choose from. Buy a cheap rug in your favourite style and you’ll never look back!
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
A beige rug can be all things to all people because its gentle, pastel-like shading gives it timeless appeal. The key to the enduring popularity of beige tones is versatility, from the palest wheaten shades through to the darker oatmeals, these are the colours of nature. So whilst fashions and trends in coloured rugs come and go, beige rugs will remain a firm favourite.
A plain beige large area rug will complement contemporary wooden flooring in an understated way, adding softness without detracting from the natural charm of the wood. Or interest can be added to plain decor schemes, whilst maintaining a natural theme, by using a beige rug with a simple branch and leaf/flower pattern. Beige rugs with stripes or bands in different shades of brown also add interest to plain rooms; select flatter weaves for a rustic look or opt for thin stripes in a deep pile rug for more sophisticated settings. In rooms with a modernist theme, there is little to better a beige rug with a minimalist, abstract pattern in strong contrasting colours for dramatic effect without losing the sharp, clean-cut, no frills ambience. A dining area with a wooden floor can be transformed by placing a pale beige rug with a contrasting border beneath a rectangular dining table. This frames the table and adds colour and texture with cool, contemporary style.
Beige rugs are excellent for bedrooms; a beige wool rug with a deep pile or a beige shaggy rug looks great and blends with pale wood flooring and furniture, and also adds essential visual and underfoot warmth. Beige also tones well with the calming pastel pinks, blues, greens and creams of bedroom colour schemes, and it is easy to find beige rugs with patterns with colours to match these if you wish to obtain a coordinated look. Modern rugs in floral patterns work particularly well in bedrooms. Choose minimalist patterns for quiet elegance and femininity, or large bold designs for a less formal but undeniably stylish look.
Wherever they are placed in the home, the appearance of beige rugs makes them eye catchers. With their simple tones and patterns, they are able to bring a subtle softness to all settings, whether to calm dramatic decor or accompany pale schemes. Beige rugs are the true all-rounders.
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
For Rugs – Blue is the Colour
There is something special about the colour blue. Maybe because the oceans and sky provide the backdrop against which are reflected the ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours that we daily marvel at. And since the colour blue is so prominent in our lives, it’s little wonder that we continue the theme in our private spaces. And there are many ways of doing this, the simplest and easiest being to introduce blue rugs.
Like the sea, the selection of blue rugs available is vast, the shades and tones almost mimicking those of the natural world. Large area modern rugs in dark blue rugged tones, fresh or pale blues or the clearest aquamarine all look stunning in minimalist settings with neutral decor. Likewise, patterned blue rugs in combination colours with blossom or abstract designs can have the same impact by adding splashes of interest. They also coordinate brilliantly with feature walls picked out in blue accents, or in small rooms where blue decor is overplayed for dramatic effect. Blue rugs can be toned with gold wallpaper, accents or accessories for a regal feel, or for a smart, high end look, teamed with silver accessories.
Everyone would agree that a bedroom should feel fresh and airy: crisp white bed linen does the trick for some people. But not everyone has the same taste and to create a satisfying shared space in a combined feminine and masculine bedroom, the clinical look can be softened with a fabulous light blue rug, or a cosier balance can be achieved with a deep blue shaggy rug. These choices will have joint approval and are guaranteed to create a calm and tranquil haven.
Your child will no doubt have happy memories of holidays spent by the seaside playing in the sand or paddling in the sea. You can keep these memories active by bringing the seaside theme into their bedroom with kid’s rugs depicting the beach and marine life in rich blue shades. Conversely, powder or arctic blue wool rugs, whether plain or patterned sit sweetly in nurseries or little girls’ bedrooms decorated in soft pinks, or with boys or girls rooms which have night time themes of pale clouds and twinkly silver stars.
If thoughts of summer holidays by the sea are never far from your own mind, you may prefer a nautical theme for your bathroom. Here, a plain blue rug of any shade will work well with white or blue decor, white sanitary ware and a mix of cool, coastal blue accessories to produce the ultimate in relaxation.
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
A well placed black rug will certainly add a large dose of the Wow factor to any room it’s placed in, especially if it’s a large area rug. In colour theory black is a non colour, but in terms of interior design black is most definitely a colour to consider using. Adding black to a space creates a dramatic and exciting feel and will flatter almost any kind of design scheme – it’s just a case of choosing the appropriate black rug for the particular room.
Solid Black Rugs
Solid black coloured rugs look amazing in modern homes, particularly those which emphasise the minimalist style. When teamed with whites, grey and solid bright colours and solid black rug adds plenty of interest and warmth to a room. Choose from luxurious pure wool, wool blends or man made fibres.
Shaggy Black Rugs
Shaggy rugs always create an interesting textural element to a room as well as a homely cosiness and the black shaggy rug is no different. There are plenty of styles of black shaggy rug to choose from including the much loved sparkle shaggy rug which contains reflective threads that bounce light around the room. Then there are the patterned shaggy rugs that utilize complimentary shades alongside black for an added dimension. Damask style shaggy rugs are also available in black with much more contrasting colours.
Patterned Black Rugs
If a solid black rug is too much for the room one has in mind, then there is always the option of choosing a rug with black as the main colour but which uses other colours alongside in a stylish pattern. These can be either muted and subtle in the more traditional rug designs or striking and unusual with deeply distinct shades for the more modern style rugs.
Designer Black Rugs
Designer rugs usually rely on modern design inspirations and there are many black designer rugs to select from. With a variety of stylish and exciting designs out there from the subtle to the intense, it simply a case of looking at what’s available and making a choice based on your own style preferences and the style of the room one wants the rug to be in.
Whenever choosing black rugs, whether it’s a shaggy, traditional or designer style they will undoubtedly produce that genuine Wow factor effortlessly.
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
The colour red brings images of passion, love and exuberance to mind and to add a strong dash of these qualities to an interior, a sumptuous red rug is a must. Red compliments and enhances so many other colours such as natural greys, creams and beiges and bold blacks, whites and purples. Red also looks wonderful alongside oranges, browns and golds for a real Autumnal feel. These are typical combinations but there are many other ways to use a red rug in the home – whether through the use of highly patterned modern red rugs, bold two tone designs, luxurious shaggy red rugs or a more traditional red rug, the choice comes down to what type of home one has and finding just the right red rug to suit.
Red Hall Runner
A red rug can be used successfully in any room or hallway. It’s the perfect addition to bedrooms that need spicing up and will lift muted design schemes into another plane. Accessorise with red bedding, cushions and curtains and a bedroom instantly becomes a passionate boudoir. Use a red rug in a living room or family room and bring in a lively, warm and dramatic energy. In children’s rooms a well chosen red rug delivers an irresistibly cheerful sense of joie de vivre. And in hallways red runners, give character and interest (especially when patterned).
There are so many different shades of red rug that it’s usually easy to find the right red to go with an existing colour scheme and to create the impression that’s required. Bright, vibrant red rugs look wonderful with other primary colours and also with monochrome styles. Deeper more subdued reds compliment well with earthy tones and neutrals. Maroon is a beautiful shade of red rug that is definitely making a comeback and always looks totally sumptuous. Crimson, scarlet, ruby, burgundy and cherry reds all have their place as well.
Every home really does need at least one red rug to add that much needed splash of colour.
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Choose a green rug if you want to add calming and natural tones to your decor scheme. If you love to use houseplants to decorate your home, a deep pile green wool rug will complement foliage and maintain the soft natural feel of a room.
There’s a natural affinity between green and brown shades and a green rug will add toning interest to a pale wood floor. This works particularly well in dining areas, and if you have contrasting floor and furniture wood shades, you can use a green rug with a colour or pattern to mediate between the two wood tones to give a softer overall appearance.
Whilst green is generally thought of as a calming colour, green rugs can also be used to create quite striking decor influences. If you have chrome, glass or clear acrylic furniture, a dark green rug can be very effective in providing contrasts and emphasising the clean, sharp look of modernist room settings. A lime green rug, or a striped rug in bright shades of green, will add a youthful zest to a contemporary living room. Rugs with a pale cream or beige background and minimalist leaf patterns in shades of green or green and brown also complement contemporary living room designs, and they can also be used to great effect as focal point wall hangings.
Above all green is a restful colour. There is something within all of us that associates shades of green with a gentle, pastoral calmness. So it’s no surprise that pastel greens are established favourites for bedroom decor. Modern rugs with patterns incorporating green, and pale cream or beige subtly complement soft green walls and ivory or pale natural woodwork and furniture. Or, try pale green deep pile wool rugs or shaggy rugs to add warmth on cold winter mornings without detracting from the peaceful ambience of the room setting. You can also introduce a pale green floor rug into a pink-themed nursery or girl’s bedroom, and this will soften the general mood of the decor whilst preserving the overall prettiness of the room.
To summarise; the choice and flexibility on offer when using green rugs means that a solution for enhancing any room can easily be found.
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