Don’t confuse our hand-spun jute rugs with a scratchy door mat! We developed our hand-hooked jute rugs for those that do not want the heavy feel of a thick wool rug. The yarn’s shimmer is emphasized in natural light, and makes our jute collection at home in any climate from the northeast to Florida, to [...]
Gray is the New Beige!
In a word, Greige. Gray is the new beige, and as a color visually cools a space in summer months while adding a warmed glow in the dimmed light of fall and winter. It is the perfect neutral, half way between black and white on the color scale. Because it pairs perfectly with everything, gray [...]
How to Select the Perfect Rug!
There is a perfect rug for anywhere you need one, but the challenges of foot traffic, moisture, and other environmental factors should be a part of your selection process in addition to the color and design. With so many construction methods and materials, we thought that a simple and abridged approach to rugs types and [...]
Top Four Trends For Spring…
We all love spring, and its annual promise of a return to slamming screen doors, long lazy days, and a cool drink on the porch. Summer is a care-free time, and that casual feeling translates into the design style that will highlight the coming months. Here are the 4 trends for warm weather, and there [...]
Why Choose a Round Rug?
Round rugs add visual interest in any space because of their shape, but really shine when used in smaller spaces like a bathroom or guest room. Rounds are a great addition in an entry way or mud room (Company C offers two indoor/outdoor rugs in a round version, perfect for transitional spaces). Their shape tricks [...]
Decorating with Pillows
Decorative pillows add a dash of wow and visually pull together furniture in a room. They quickly transform a bed, chair, or sofa from ho-hum to yum, and provide a place for weary heads to rest.. Placing accent pillows requires following a few simple rules...your own! We love being symmetrical and balanced one day, tossed [...]
Layer on Texture & Warmth with Throws…
Throws are warm and welcoming additions to any living room, family room, or bed room. They also bring a new level of design to any space. Throws often have three qualities that make them standout additions: Color Texture Pattern Layering any of these three elements onto a bed or upholstered furniture will add depth and [...]
Four Reasons to Choose an Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Indoor/outdoor. Easy care. No matter what you call these flat weave and hand-hooked rugs, we love them! Made of UV protected polyester (sourced from recycled plastic bottles) and 100% polypropylene, Company C’s ColorSpree collection has the look of hand-hooked rugs, yet resist fading, staining, and mildew. Despite their workhorse ethics, these rugs make bold design [...]
Four Tips for Finding the Perfect Upholstered Furniture
Upholstered furniture is a major investment, so picking the perfect pieces to enhance your home (and your comfort!) takes some careful consideration. The following tips will help you find the pieces that are just right for you! Look for quality construction. The sofa of your dreams should last for years provided you look for the [...]
Pattern play and mid-winter pick-me ups.
Nothing conjures the feeling of warm weather and ocean breezes quite like a room anchored in neutrals and blues. It’s a refreshing combination, and a tried and true design classic! For Spring, we have taken the traditional white and blue statement and given it some extra punch with teal and driftwood tones to accent our [...]
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