Spring Refresh | Favorite Rugs

I often have clients ask what I start with when a designing a space. Though it depends on the situation, I prefer to either start with the rug or piece of art. A rug can set the tone for a room and it’s much easier to pick a paint color that ties into one of the rug colors than to find a rug that can tie into a chosen color. I could go on and on about my favorite rugs… Did you know my father-in-law grew up selling rugs, in Iran, and opened his own store in the US that my husband worked at in high school? Anyway, for the purpose of this blog, I’m breaking down some of my favorites into categories.

COLORFUL

I love a good spin on traditional rugs. The new styles of rugs with traditional patterns and more contemporary color are some of my favorite ways to add color to a space. There are a wide range of colors and patterns of these. I would recommend 100% wool when possible; it is the easiest to clean with a family. There are synthetic rugs for the lower budgets, but I would advise against anything with Viscose. It looks so beautiful and “silky” when new, but quickly gets damaged by water and dulls.

STRIPED

A good stripe is always in style. I use these when clients are scared of a lot of pattern, but want a little. They are also great for coastal styles and outdoor rugs, in certain materials.

NEUTRAL PATTERNED

Neutral rugs are perfect for spaces that don’t need a color but do need some pattern. These can come in both, traditional and contemporary patterns. Again, I would recommend 100% wool rugs.

NATURAL TEXTURE

For designs that don’t call for color or pattern, I always add texture to create interest. These rugs can also be layered together or with any of the other rugs to fill a space. Most of the textured rugs come in Jute or Sisal. Some of these can be hard on the knees if you have babies, so seeing them in person may be important. Hide rugs add an organic shape to a room. If you aren’t a fan of real hide, there are some great synthetic options available.

Have a great weekend! Here is the rest of the line-up:

April 12- Green Paint Colors

April 13- Our Favorite Wallpaper

April 14- Our Favorite Art

April 15- Our Favorite Accessories

April 16- Outdoor Update

Enjoy,

Nikki