From baby to navy, cool blue remains a favorite color for family spaces. Call it a neutral. This freshly decorated outdoor pool house is saturated in color. Cool blues are accompanied by bright white and silver to create a soothing space. An over-sized painting by artist Gary Simmons adds a cool blue graphic punch. The horizontal lines of the sofa fabric and pillows are … [Read more...]
Same Room, Different Rugs
In the same room, different rugs change the overall mood and the style as well. Some time 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 different rugs. Yet the reason for the switch out was fairly clear. The owner of the room had started … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Rugs
Eco friendly rugs are green by definition and made from some surprising materials. Just like the braided and rag rugs that great Grandma used to make out of outgrown clothing, wool suits, coats and ties, today’s weavers are utilizing both new and recycled fabrics to create eco friendly rugs. Re-purposing cast off items into different products isn’t a new idea but the … [Read more...]