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Etsy Finds: Rocking Rugs

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:16 -0800

Need a doormat, wool rug, or other way to add some warmth to your Winter floors this season? There are plenty of options available on Etsy, but I've rounded up some of the best to save you the searching!

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Roundup: 10 Fabulous Wool Rugs

CasaSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:27 -0700

If you're dreaming of a new wool rug, you should know that there are plenty of gorgeous new options out there. From designer-made, hand-knotted rugs to more affordable versions, there's something for every home.

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Roundup: Your Floor on Safari

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:30:56 -0700

Want to walk on the wild side? If you can't book a ticket to the Serengeti, why not sink your toes into some plush, safari animal-print rugs? Start with the Williams-Sonoma Zebra Crewel Rug (on sale for $199.99-499.99).

While we've seen the zebra pattern many times before, the rust color updates the pattern in a fresh way. Made from pure wool with a cotton backing, the pattern is outlined in black stitching.

Check out some other safari-worthy rugs below.

Would You Order a Custom Jonathan Adler Design?

CasaSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:15:05 -0700

Jonathan Adler took the design world by storm with his graphic, happy-chic needlepoint pillows and hand-loomed rugs. Now, he's taken his trendy accessories to the next level, putting design in the hands of shoppers with a new customizing service. Picking from a selection of pillows, rugs, and totes, you can choose the pattern, color, size, and fabric that says "you" the most. The problem is that Adler's brand presence is undeniable, and whether you choose an orange, Greek key patterned rug or a blue Union Jack pillow, you'll still see him through and through. Would you order one of these custom items?

Love It or Hate It? Overlapping Accent Rugs

CasaSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:15:44 -0700

I think the overlapping accent rugs in this kid's room, shot by Swedish photographer Ulrika Ekblom, work because the effect is playful and relaxed, just how every youngster's room should be. I've seen overlapping rugs used in more adult settings before and I'm not universally sold on it. You?

Ask Casa: Rugs For My New Cork Floors

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:50 -0700

Hi Casa,
My husband and I just finished installing Algonquin Cork Flooring in our foyer, living room, and dining room on the first floor of our house. When he first brought it home, I didn't like the style, but now that it's down, it's so great! The problem is our rugs. We have one for each room, and I'm not concerned about the dining room rug because it's one neutral color. But the living room rug is a multicolor block that doesn't look right over the pattern of the cork. Can you recommend something that is modern but not plain?
Thanks for your help,
Lynne

To hear my suggestions for Lynne, read more.

Hi Lynne,
Congrats on choosing cork flooring! As you know, I'm a huge fan of cork, because it's a sustainable and easily recyclable product. It's hard for me to suggest a rug without seeing your other furnishings and knowing your palette. But I will suggest a few modern rugs that should work with the pattern of the cork. If the colors or patterns don't work, use these as a jumping off point to find one tailored to your living room. Several of these are available in a range of colors, so be sure to look closely if you like the pattern.

Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Casa

Casa Quickie: Pattern With Ease

CasaSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:33 -0700

A rug is a wonderful thing, but it also comes with the hassle of spot-cleaning when you spill. And unless you choose a low-pile rug, you may be faced the headaches of shedding. Instead, go with parquet flooring or try stenciling your wood or concrete floors. This will give you the pattern of a rug, but you can mop your floors clean in a jiffy. Beyond that, if you have radiant floor heating, you can also have the warmth of a rug. Plus, if your floors are worn-in and have seen better days, sometimes a paint job and some stenciling is just the camouflage they need.
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Room Therapy: An Outdoor Rug For My Patio

CasaSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:02 -0700

Su Casa member Kimpossible recently bought a new outdoor living set for her back patio from Walmart. It's a great set, with such warm colors, ideal for Summer entertaining. She says, "I have plans to either buy an outdoor rug for the set or paint one on the concrete if I can't find one reasonably priced."
While I love her creative concept of painting a rug onto the concrete, I'm wary of it. Any mistake made (we're all human) would be a permanent one, and if she decided to move the set to a different area, or even get different cushions, she could be left with a painted rug in the wrong place or with the wrong colors. So, I took it upon myself to hunt down some coordinating outdoor rugs for Kimpossible. To see my finds, read more.

What do you think of my finds? Do you know of other outdoor rugs Kimpossible might like? Share your finds in the comments!

Sale Alert: ABC Carpet and Home Teams Up With 1st Dibs

CasaSugar — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Beginning today, ABC Carpet and Home, the Manhattan emporium for - you guessed it - rugs, carpet, and home décor, is teaming up with luxury online antique marketplace 1st Dibs to host a special preview for its annual antique rug sale. Through April 29, you can shop at 1st Dibs for more than 300 antique and vintage rugs from ABC Carpet, before the sale begins in-store on April 30. You can expect to save up to 65 percent off original prices and snag a vintage Turkish rug originally priced at $2,499 for $899 or a vintage Tibetan rug originally priced at $1,999 for $999. Sure, these prices aren't exactly within arm's reach for most, but you'll be hard pressed to find an antique Kilim in the bargain bin anywhere. Are any of you looking for a new (old) rug?

Roundup: Deer Motifs

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Real deer can be real pests in the garden, but in the home they are near and dear. These animal motifs can melt my heart like Bambi with their regal silhouettes and hipster hunting lodge effects.

Take this Avalisa Deer Stretched Print ($59-159, available in six shades) with its simple lines and cute nature-inspired vibe. Don't you just feel serene gazing at it? And that's not all. I've rounded up all sorts of wares featuring my favorite woodland creatures. Take a walk through these woodsy rugs, dishes, trays, and art galore.

"Light Tiger" Rug - $129.00	Jaguar Light Rug - $319.00
"Arnes Tiger" Rug - $129.00	Momeni "Serengeti" Teal Area Rug, 3' 6" x 5' 6" - $699.00
Zebra Wool Rug, Neutral - $139.99	Leopard Vine Rug - $49.00
"Mocca Tiger" Rug - $99.00	Zebra Rug - $109.00
Giraffe Tufted Wool Rug, Black - $459.99	Liora Manne "Ravella" 2034/06 Giraffe Tile Green Area Rug, 2' x 3' - $99.00
Seville Giraffe Taupe Accent Rugs - $119.99	"Zebra Tufts" Rug - $179.00

Zigzag Rug - $39.00	Thomaspaul - Zinnia Wool Pile Rug - $270.00
Alhambra Rug - $109.00	Warp & Weft - Bars Slate Wool Rug - $9,200.00
"Au Courant" Rug - $69.00	"Mum Falls" Rug - $99.00
"Monoco" Rug - $59.00	Madeira Rug - $129.00
Bama Rugs - $229.00	Petal Rug - $89.00
Cowhide Rug - $369.00	"Maplewood" Rug - $269.00
"Monocco" Rug - $399.00	Andalusia Rug - $39.00
"Jewelynn Scribble" Rug - $129.00	Ikea Stockholm Rand Rug, Flatwoven - $179.00
Stella Smith Gray Accent Rugs - $190.99	"Santa Fe Damask" Rug - $829.00
Bridget Rug - Blue - $99.00	Iron Gate Rug in Rust - $2,450.00
Judy Ross - Asparagus/Sand Vines Runner - $900.00	Stella Rug - $199.00
Random Stripe Natural Rug - $79.00	Cane Crewel Rug - $295.00
Twinkle Living Shadowlands Rug - $1,344.00

Tapestry Bordered Outdoor Rug - $79.00	Liora Manne "Terrace" Indoor/Outdoor 1717/24 Medallion Terracotta Area Rug - $69.00
CLOSEOUT! MANUFACTURER'S CLOSEOUT! Safavieh "Simple Care" Indoor/Outdoor EZC427D Red Area Rug, 6' x 9' - $839.00	Soleil Orange Lattice Outdoor Rug - $79.99
CLOSEOUT! MANUFACTURER'S CLOSEOUT! Safavieh "Courtyard" Indoor/Outdoor CY2714 Natural/Brown Area Rug, 6' 7" Round - $469.00	Outdoor Coral Rug - $325.00
Customized St. Tropez Indoor/Outdoor Rugs -Pattern - $129.00	Herringbone Outdoor Rug - $79.00
Zigzag Outdoor Rug - $399.00	Striped Braided Indoor/Outdoor Rug - $65.00
Safavieh "Courtyard" Indoor/Outdoor CY2098-3201Beige / Orange Area Rug, 6' 7" x 9' 6" - $519.00

Twinkle Living Deer Silhouette Rug - $125.00	Cul De Sac Design Deer Kidney Dish - $36.00
Ibride Doe Tray - $66.00	k studio Woodland Square Pillow - Brown with White stitch - $116.00
dVider - Animals 04 Wall Sticker - $24.00	Dip Dishes (Set of 2) by Spode - $45.50
avalisa - Deer Wool Rug - $310.00	Fauna Large Animal Pillows - Fawn - $84.00
Lorraine Headboard, Sylvan - $1,698.00	Cul De Sac Design Deer Rectangle Plate - $48.00
Ibride Deer Tray - $66.00	k studio Woodland Round Pillow - Natural with Black stitch - $110.00
Hadley Hutton Doe A Deer - Print - $30.00	Amenity Nursery - Woods Floor Pillows - $110.00
Hybrid-Home Deer You Pillow in Mocha - $70.00