ADD ONE UNIQUE THING. Whether it's that headless sculpture you grabbed in Florence that one time, or an abbreviated version of this wine rack for on-hand liquor for when friends drop by, add one conversation piece to your space. When in Palo Alto, I hung my collection of vintage E letters in our living room and was surprised at how many people I barely knew heard of and mentioned the collection--case in point that small efforts to distinguish your dwelling can be appreciated and remembered.
Rustic brick, wood floors and a classic Persian rug combine to give this closet-sized wine cellar a Mediterranean ambiance. The rug’s modest 2×3 foot size is pumped up by a saturated field color of traditional madder-red. Small oriental rugs like this one have always been my favorite because although petite in size, they add a splash of drama to any spot they fill.