One of the great minds of the world, Leonardo da Vinci, once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” If you desire a sophisticated look da Vinci advises us to try to achieve it through simplicity rather than through excessive ornamentation. Read More
Today we’re going to look at four amazing rooms to see how designers use orange rugs to create unique, inviting spaces. But first: Read More
Nature has made green the most abundant color for a reason – it soothes our eyes and rejuvinates our spirits. This makes decorating with green rugs an attractive prospect for many interiors. Enven small amounts of green in a rug can have the beneficial effects of this color. You do not have to flood the room with lots of green as you will see in the 5 chic rooms in today's post. Read More
The ability to bring out the best characteristics of a room is one of the main reasons Savonnerie rugs are a go-to item for many top designers. Despite their reputation for appearing in stately homes, regal palaces and grand estates, Savonnerie rugs can be used in more modern settings or in combination with more mellow decorative elements to make and exquisite style statement without shouting “Look at me!” At the same time Aubusson rugs can be used to enhance the glamor a space and give it a grand appearance. Different rooms call for different treatments and we will look at a variety of rooms so you can get a flavor of what can be done with Savonnerie carpets. Read More
The legendary American interior designer Albert Hadley once said, “Decoration is really about creating a quality of life, and a beauty in that life that nourishes the soul that makes life beautiful. That’s what all this is about, not just what’s in and what’s out.” International design firm John Jacobs Interiors seems to have the inside track on creating a beautiful quality of life, because their designs are nothing short of divine. Read More
Decorator Miles Redd once said, “Buy the best, and you’ll only cry once”. Needlepoint rugs certainly meet Mr. Redd’s criteria. You can add glamor and beauty to a room with needlepoint rugs. In Europe needlepoint rugs are frequently found in the homes of royalty. Read More
Often it is the simplest details that make a profound impact on our interiors - which is why Aubusson rugs are such a powerful design tool. For example: Read More
Interior decorating beginners can be excused if they have the misconception that every thing in a room should match or be in the same design style, when in reality top designers love to mix things up. Designer Edwina Hunt once said, “I don’t like things to match. To me what’s important is that a house has a soul.” With her European heritage and her childhood in Argentina, she understands that mixing styles and colors artfully creates energy in a room. Read More
Decorator Nate Berkus described interior design as, “…a really tedious, detailed, sometimes painful, often wonderful process. But to me the goal is to always find that aha! moment.” Luckily for us, interior design magazines and design blogs allow us to enjoy the aha! moment without going through all the pain the designer and the home owner went through. On top of the sheer enjoyment of looking at beautiful rooms we can also pick up great decorating ideas. Read More
If you desire to create a space in your home that breathes an air of history, needlepoint rugs are an excellent place to start. Many historic interiors you’re familiar with feature hand-stitched needlepoint rugs. When made with high-quality, lanolin-rich wool, needlepoint rugs are easy to care for and definitely made to last. Read More
