The look of handmade is everywhere in design and acts as a great juxtaposition to modern furnishings and art in a room.
Without exception, the floors are the most ignored part of any decor scheme. Why not add uniqueness to your space by adding a vintage rug?
The world is full of old, tattered, outdated carpets and what better way to recycle than to reinvent them into something hip and attractive?
The earth-friendly trend is to reuse and revamp worn and outdated rugs into something fresh and artful for our rooms.
Second-life rugs can be bleached for a sun-kissed romantic look or over-dyed with rich saturated Andy Warhol-style acidic colours. Damaged rugs can be cut into large pieces and sewn back together for a patchwork of pattern in a room.
Too bad the design world can’t figure out how to re-invent the rust velour recliner.
Saturated, over-dyed carpets create a modern look. These can add as much impact to the floors as art does to walls. Ryegrass Rug, $2,298
Rug rules
If the room is in desperate need of colour or pattern, then choose a glass or Lucite coffee table to show off your rug.
Too much colour for your liking? A wooden table or large ottoman will help break it up.
Use a rug to define an area in a room or hallway. Two or three short runners can break up a long hallway space and shorten the overall look while a collection of layered rugs can be easily moved around for a variety of looks.
In small spaces try to match the tone (light and dark) of the rug to the floor; it visually makes the space look larger if both match.
Patterned carpets are great for high-traffic areas as they show less wear and tear than a solid colour.
Don’t excuse using outdoor woven rugs inside to take the wear and tear of a busy space.
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