Area Rugs: Don’t Pull the Rug Out from Under Decorating

July 6, 2011 By brock Leave a Comment

What do Ted Danson and my living room have in common? (Yes, acting ability, but that's not it.) They both have a rug covering a large area! When I first saw the beautiful wood floor of our new home, I was in love. It was an old wood floor and, after a good stripping and refinish, looked as good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: Area Rugs, focal point, hardwood floors, Living Room

Tips for Picking an Area Rug

March 25, 2010 By colleen 1 Comment

The tactile sensations of moving around your house can either make you feel at home or make you feel depressed. If the floor is icy cold as you wake up in the morning and you have no slippers to fit your feet, you are in for a rough morning. If you have a nasty wooden floor or a stinky trash can, that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Area Rugs, Decorating Tagged With: Area Rugs, hardwoord floors, remodeling, subtle changes

Add the Right Accents Without an Interior Decorator

January 28, 2010 By colleen Leave a Comment

It's winter, and the yard has gone to shambles, the rugs are ruined from the mud and snow that has been trekked through the house on the bottom of wet snow boots, and the sofa cushions are starting to show their age. Your home, like most, is probably a rich accumulation of furniture and general clutter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Area Rugs, Design Concept, Home Decor Tagged With: Area Rugs, Do-It-Yourself, interior decorating, room rugs, throw rugs

This Week in Home and Garden Blogs

February 6, 2009 By evette Leave a Comment

Check out the Cleo Wall Mirror with Photo Openings "A wall mirror is a one of those unpleasant necessities (you know, like your man's Kill Bill poster, or the dog's bed) that you have to have but that doesn't exactly enhance your decor. Luckily, the Cleo Wall Mirror with Photo Openings ($150) changes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deal of the Day Tagged With: Area Rugs, Barware, Bedding, Game Tables, heater, Home Decor, Wall Mirrors

Bargain Shop for Belize Area Rugs – Affordable and Attractive

February 3, 2009 By evette Leave a Comment

This beautiful Belize rug really caught my eye as I was scrolling about for deals. I like the delicate floral arrangement, it is whimsical enough to be pretty without being too granny looking. This unique contemporary rug from the New Wave Collection features high quality wool with plush half thick … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Area Rugs Tagged With: Area Rugs, Home Decor, Rugs

Madison Oval Braided Stair Treads – No Slip, No Broken Bones and Stylish to Boot

December 15, 2008 By evette 1 Comment

Whenever it rains my thoughts turn to stairs, mainly because the set of three at my house turns into a death trap. The drops of dew transform the innocent enough tile into a veritable "slip and slide". I found this great deal on Madison Oval Braided Stair Treads!  The Madison collection has a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Area Rugs Tagged With: Area Rugs, Stair Treads

Area Rug Deal – Discount Blair Windflower Rug

May 23, 2008 By evette Leave a Comment

Need to add warmth and style to your bare wood floors? Check out the Windflower Rugs from Blair! The Windflower Rug is designed with Asian-inspired bouquets and a delicate floral border, the plush rug hints at traditional Oriental style. Looks especially beautiful on wood floors; perfect for defining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Area Rugs, Deal of the Day, Home Decor Tagged With: Area Rugs, Blair