The addition and removal of only one component changes the feel of the room
Awhile back I saved this picture to use for a post on Heriz rugs. Imagine my surprise when I went back to the original source, the website of designer Amanda Nisbet, and found the same room but with a different rug.
Everything in the room is basically the same — draperies, lighting, art, even the pillows, albeit arranged a bit differently on the sofas. This second image reveals a custom sized Berber style carpet minus the Heriz. It mimics the look of sisal, replete with bound fabric edges. To my eye, using the neutral sisal rug alone projects an uncluttered, light, summery style whereas the room with the Heriz with its deep shades of red looks warm and inviting on a cold, light the fire and get cozy kind of day.
That is an amazing difference. Even the wall color takes on different characteristics. When the heriz rug is down, it picks up a red hue helping to make the room seem smaller and cozier.
With the Berber the walls become brighter and to my eye, seem to recede making the room very spacious and airy. It also makes it seem less formal than the heriz does.
Love seeing the contrast laid out like that.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing! I love seeing the difference such a simple change can make… this also makes me feel less crazy for removing things in my own home depending on the season (example: different duvet covers depending on summer vs. winter).
Sometimes a simple transformation can revive a space and make us love it all over again.
that’s amazing-it totally changes the room. i actually think the second rug makes it look much more modern-what a huge change with just one thing!
Incredible difference. At first I thought the red-rugged room looked warmer, but also it’s so busy that I think the furniture actually looks comfier and more welcoming with the quieter rug.
Huge difference! Love both! I was wondering if there is a fabulous rug book YOU would to tell some of my readers on my new site http://ReadingisFashionable.com
Enjoy!
Fifi
Wow makes SUCH a difference! Really shows that a rug makes all the difference. Great post!
So happy everyone enjoyed seeing the before and after! This room was such a perfect example to demonstrate how a floor covering can set (or change) the tone and mood of a room.
Fifi, your new site looks wonderful and I would love to share a book with you and your readers. I have a favorite book that I have recommended often.
Jane T.
The difference of feel is huge! Kind of hard to imagine when shopping for a rug.