Rugs can help create distinctive work spaces, especially in home offices. One trouble with home offices is that these modern work spaces can lack charm. Often furniture is a hodge podge mix of what's available and there's little attention paid to creating a comfortable and attractive place to do taxes, day trade or simply tend to household bills. In my mind, an attractive rug … [Read more...]
Wild Color Woodwork
There are two reasons to create drama by using wild color woodwork in rooms. Traditionally, color woodwork -- to be clear not white, ivory or natural wood tone -- is for historical houses. But traditional isn’t a reason these days when everything’s personalized. So I can see two reasons for putting dramatic color on interior house trim. One is to show it off, because it’s … [Read more...]
Cotton Summer Rugs
Lightweight and brightly colored cotton summer rugs are a seasonal alternative to Oriental carpets. Take a look at beach house decor and you’ll likely find a variety of striped cotton summer rugs. Unfussy and cool on bare feet, they’re often the first rug of choice for cottages and seaside homes. This beach-theme Nantucket bedroom by designer John Willey sports a typical … [Read more...]