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I love this photo from Elle Decor. It's an apartment in Brussels and it looks great. What I like the most are the soft natural hues, the mismatched furniture and the light. But my favorite is the area rug. Why? Because if brings the whole room together!
Area rugs are essential to the design of any room. The vintage Knoll leather sofa and the 1950s armchair are beautiful but it's the area rug that adds a softness to the room. Elle Decor's website says this area rug us by the Rug Company. I have a couple of other ideas for reproducing this rug:
Stark's Ebbe and Flow is a beautiful broadloom made of cotton, viscose and linen. This product can be installed wall-to-wall or can be made into a custom area rug. I would suggest making this into an area rug. Viscose does not react well with water. Although an area rug can be expensive, a wall-to-wall installation is more permanent, while an area rug can be easily replaced. I think Stark's Ebbe and Flow in taupe would be a great compliment to the area rug in the photo above. For a 9 x 12 rug such as this, expect to spend at least $2,700. Go to the Stark website and find a dealer near you.
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| Stark's Ebbe and Flow in Taupe |
Or what about Momeni's Distinctive? It's a hand tufted wool and has the same visual of stripes. Wool is a great material to use for both a wall-to-wall installation or an area rug. Wool is a natural fiber and will thus be easier to clean that other materials. With that said - if you spill grape Kool-Aid, you won't be able to get it out. Well, maybe you can, but it will be difficult. Momeni's Distinctive has a very rich texture that will feel and look luxurious. Expect to pay at least $1,800 for a 9 x 12 rug like this.
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| Momeni's Distinctive |
Just a note, from the Elle Decor photo I can't be positive what the color of the area rug is. The Stark style I suggested comes in many colors. The Momeni style comes in a few cream to beige colors.
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