tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post832243219646901058..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: The Little Black Dress of Rugs?Things That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-49054497957417921892010-10-21T09:44:44.541-04:002010-10-21T09:44:44.541-04:00What is the best looking binding for a foyer? Also...What is the best looking binding for a foyer? Also, how much floor do you reveal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-64468891619058315742008-06-23T17:17:00.000-04:002008-06-23T17:17:00.000-04:00love that fun little striped ottomanlove that fun little striped ottomanMaryam in Marrakeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847860772735091153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-39089435710044157282008-05-07T15:14:00.000-04:002008-05-07T15:14:00.000-04:00WOW...very versatile!WOW...very versatile!please sirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399057388828998855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-32806902853725324842008-05-04T05:50:00.000-04:002008-05-04T05:50:00.000-04:00Yeah - seagrass is soft, sisal is scratchy and coi...Yeah - seagrass is soft, sisal is scratchy and coir is the worst. I've used that rug from Starke and it made the client's room. I don't understand Mrs. B's attitude - if a client had a million tearsheets of one thing, obviously she liked it becuase come on - there are other floorings in magazines - this one is relatively rare. great post!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-65075394961685859422008-05-03T00:02:00.000-04:002008-05-03T00:02:00.000-04:00I agree sisal and seagrass are a classic. My mum ...I agree sisal and seagrass are a classic. My mum had one in our home 30 years ago and now I'm shopping around and planning to put one in my family room.<BR/><BR/>Like blue and white china, for me, it's a comfort staple.<BR/><BR/>Anna :)Villa Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763139377760306970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-66660763325447036872008-05-02T23:18:00.000-04:002008-05-02T23:18:00.000-04:00And I forgot to say that I never noticed that all ...And I forgot to say that I never noticed that all of these rooms had the same rug - wow! It's not original at all with everyone using the same exact rug and it becomes expected.Alkemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073900773860510777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-44310403902893637672008-05-02T23:15:00.000-04:002008-05-02T23:15:00.000-04:00Wow I really love the living room with the natuzzi...Wow I really love the living room with the natuzzi rug in it! Love the bright colors.Alkemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073900773860510777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-29371035291604568712008-05-02T23:09:00.000-04:002008-05-02T23:09:00.000-04:00You know, I like this rug. It works. But I don't ...You know, I like this rug. It works. But I don't think it is a must have. I think it is an "easy" way to go because it's durable and goes with everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-8144310568135555922008-05-02T22:13:00.000-04:002008-05-02T22:13:00.000-04:00I'm pretty sure sisal is scratchy and seagrass is ...I'm pretty sure sisal is scratchy and seagrass is smooth, but I had the same problem with my sisal rug in my first apartment and finally threw it out in disgust. I think Joni said the seagrass is easier to take care of. Its a nice look, particulary in the camp/cottage setting, but I still love the richness of a good "oriental" rug, and the softness of the wool. Some of them wear forever and ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-72641663256565299112008-05-02T00:33:00.000-04:002008-05-02T00:33:00.000-04:00Great post, as always! :-)Great post, as always! :-)Melissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-24068320682269777342008-05-02T00:17:00.000-04:002008-05-02T00:17:00.000-04:00You have such an amazing eye!! Love all the images...You have such an amazing eye!! Love all the images (included are shared taste). I like the carpet, and even if it's popular, I don't think it's a turn-off in this instance. It's a pretty neurtal piece, not a zebra throw rug.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665767368187157473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-68107074033372798502008-05-01T17:22:00.000-04:002008-05-01T17:22:00.000-04:00Lovely images !!!Lovely images !!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140743626244014613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-54853111624254886022008-05-01T00:36:00.000-04:002008-05-01T00:36:00.000-04:00I think sisal and seagrass are a design classic - ...I think sisal and seagrass are a design classic - they never seem to date, but the diamond/greek - key pattern may be a trend that will die off.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245251599939279346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-62535292370262703062008-04-30T20:28:00.000-04:002008-04-30T20:28:00.000-04:00Thanks for the comments, everyone!Terri, I just he...Thanks for the comments, everyone!<BR/><BR/>Terri, I just heard that this diamond pattern is going to be made in a wool version. I can't wait to see it! I remember when I first started seeing the sisal rugs in people's houses, and I was amazed that people with young kids would even consider it...those poor babies crawling on such a scratchy rug! However, there are some that are much softer than Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-81407463148159833812008-04-30T19:13:00.000-04:002008-04-30T19:13:00.000-04:00I have never quite seen the appeal of these rugs. ...I have never quite seen the appeal of these rugs. I like the way they look but every sisal rug I've touched seems awfully itchy and scratchy. I can't imagine walking on this in bare feet or even sock feet. Ugh. I have seen them in wool blends and whatnot and they are vaguely softer.<BR/><BR/>I think the seagrass ones are softer because they are more like woven reeds and don't have the Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-11988247032345162722008-04-30T13:33:00.000-04:002008-04-30T13:33:00.000-04:00I'm in love with this rug ! It is gorgeous ! I lov...I'm in love with this rug ! It is gorgeous ! I love its name diamonds sisalMélaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968941054340607366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-44586492050009372722008-04-30T12:34:00.000-04:002008-04-30T12:34:00.000-04:00It's everywhere, yes, but it's classic. I really ...It's everywhere, yes, but it's classic. I really like the diamond pattern. <BR/><BR/>ps spills cause more than problems...i've found it's over once that occurs ; )Paul Pincushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238236951876804955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-65130325350362559832008-04-30T12:01:00.000-04:002008-04-30T12:01:00.000-04:00Very interesting topic! I recently painted that As...Very interesting topic! I recently painted that Ashley Whittaker dining room for her as a commission and so spent a good bit of time looking at and reproducing that carpet pattern, so it's amazing to see how often that same pattern is used by designers. Thanks!!annechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-58346580705026207242008-04-30T11:54:00.000-04:002008-04-30T11:54:00.000-04:00Thank you for showing the various types of decor w...Thank you for showing the various types of decor where sisal can be used. We have considered it, as it could be cut to fit a rather unusually sized room. I was concerned about it coordinating with mahogany furniture and bright artwork that we used with a Karastan 717 area rug.<BR/><BR/>I've been concerned if it would be practical in rooms where children or adults would be sitting on the floor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-88494341041746290782008-04-30T10:15:00.000-04:002008-04-30T10:15:00.000-04:00Sisal and seagrass rugs have been around for as lo...Sisal and seagrass rugs have been around for as long as I have been decorating. They seem to come and go in popularity but have always been a staple in classic traditional decorating especially here in Michigan in the northern cottage resort communities.<BR/>I agree that they may be a bit overused now as a default easy choice for floor covering.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258220992143729989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-41606905764352462312008-04-29T17:45:00.000-04:002008-04-29T17:45:00.000-04:00West Elm and www.homedecorators.com have inexpensi...West Elm and www.homedecorators.com have inexpensive diamond jute rugs for any of those interested. Just type in "diamond jute" and they will pop up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-9043018083275610512008-04-29T13:57:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:57:00.000-04:00Mrs. B, I love this rug too. Interesting about you...Mrs. B, I love this rug too. Interesting about your client!<BR/><BR/>PD, I always hear that sisal holds up well if it is not spilled on, but it is the spills that causes problems. Generally people do not care too much because sisal is so inexpensive, but the diamond pattern is quite expensive because it is only created at a few mills (so I have heard).<BR/><BR/>Mygilttrip, the magazine I have Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-51673316440762681832008-04-29T13:21:00.001-04:002008-04-29T13:21:00.001-04:00Do you happen to know where the armoire/bookcase i...Do you happen to know where the armoire/bookcase in the top photo came from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-55153431630714907042008-04-29T13:21:00.000-04:002008-04-29T13:21:00.000-04:00Do you happen to know where the armoire/bookcase i...Do you happen to know where the armoire/bookcase in the top photo came from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-43833370329699190182008-04-29T12:26:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:26:00.000-04:00I like the design, but as Mrs. B said, it is every...I like the design, but as Mrs. B said, it is everywhere! And sisal, how does that hold up over time?Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.com