Lightweight and brightly colored, cotton rugs are a summer alternative to heavy Oriental carpets.
Take a look at beach house decor and you’ll likely find a variety of striped cotton rugs.  Unfussy and cool on bare feet, they’re often the first rug of choice for cottages and seaside homes.  The beach-theme Nantucket bedroom [above] by designer [...]

A hallway needn’t be a boring connector between rooms.  Shelving and bookcases — whether built-in or added-on — make the pathway both functional and inviting.  Embellishing the space with a properly scaled rug may only seem like a decorative feature, but in truth, it also helps balance the weight of the cabinetry.

The long hallway in [...]