The Magic of Showstopping Carpets
See How the Perfect Rug Can Remake a Room
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Most rooms can stand alone without an area rug, but with the right rug a space can go from so-so to sensational in an instant. This concept immediately brings to mind the power of a magic carpet. Its mysterious powers transports you to an enchanting place, much like the perfect rug captivates a well designed space.
Take a look around your home and evaluate which rooms can benefit from a magic carpet. Whether indoors or outdoors, you can make you home a showstopper with inspiration from this ideabook. No genie-in-a-bottle required.
Take a look around your home and evaluate which rooms can benefit from a magic carpet. Whether indoors or outdoors, you can make you home a showstopper with inspiration from this ideabook. No genie-in-a-bottle required.
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This dining room sans the rug would make an impact, but in subtle ways. Add a bold, geometric rug in complementary hues, and its neutral color palette comes alive.
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This aesthetic in this family room is preppy, but it is not too straight-laced to have a little fun. The chain-link rug mirrors colors from the wall and window treatment, but adds graphic punch to the smart mix with its interlocking patterns.
| Pinch-pleated drapery panels, an aged leather club chair and tailored sectional lean toward traditional until the chevron patterned rug shakes thing up. The rug's zigzag shape relaxes the prim atmosphere and makes way for other playful accents like the fuzzy ottoman and glossy arc floor lamp. |
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| A monochromatic rug generously distributes a lovely quatrefoil pattern throughout the room while maintaining its calm gray backdrop. The only other pattern in this room comes from toss pillows a la David Hicks, but the two motifs work in tandem. |
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The Greek key pattern has been around since ancient times and has adorned everything from architectural friezes to fine china. A rug design with the same pattern provides the same appreciation of the classics and is versatile enough to adapt to any style.
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| A kiwi-and-cream teardrop rug supplies the only pattern in this bedroom and grounds the floating furniture arrangement. Though its pattern is dynamic, it merely complements the room and allows the outdoors to be the focal point. |
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| A Moroccan-inspired rug performs double duty as a pleasure foot massage — thanks to its raised pattern — and as an invitation to a comfortable chat in a cozy conversation nook. |
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| Just when you think there is soft moss between your toes, you quickly realize this three-dimension rug has gotten the best of you. A showstopper indeed, this handwoven rug's design and texture epitomizes the beauty of human ingenuity.
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ndham Goodness Gracious!! Those are some GORGEOUS area rugs!!! I love them all!
2 years ago · Like
nique Awesome ideabook! Can't wait to find the perfect, jaw-dropping rug for my space...
2 years ago · Like
myhouzzisyourhouzz Your ideabooks are wonderful. You pick the best examples of whatever you're featuring; I learn more every time. Such thoughtful picks and just great design. Look forward to your contributions!
2 years ago · Like
Erika Ward - Erika Ward Interiors Hello! All of your kind comments are making my morning! I'm even happier that you are enjoying this ideabook so much. Thanks so much for reading!
2 years ago · Like
ejsam2000 Check out flor.com for area rug ideas that are easily made into the size/color/pattern of your hearts desire.
2 years ago · Like
nasafemme Love the kiwi and cream teardrop rug. I'd love one just like it in cream and gray.
2 years ago · Like
ellie48 Thanks for this ideabook Erika. You are showing stunning rugs here. I will say that there are some beautiful rugs in the market. Clients could have a lot choosing a show-stopper!!
2 years ago · Like
briklen lane interiors Love these rugs! We specialize in making custom rugs. So if you can't find the one your heart is set on, please let us make it for you! www.BLIhome.com
2 years ago · Like
furpants Beautiful.
21 months ago · Like
Innovative Flooring Design These are some beautiful examples of how to use patterned carpets to enliven a room!
5 weeks ago · Like
briklen lane interiors Great rugs here! One tip...if you find the perfect rug and it is the wrong size, just contact you local carpet binding shop. They can typically resize and rebind the edges for you. Find more info on our website. www.BLIhome.com
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Ideabook published on April 19, 2011.
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