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Contemporary rugs tend to be clean with geometric and/or linear patterns and have a defined look. The Dabbieri blog offered some great advice on how to make a “décor fashion statement” with contemporary area rugs. Contemporary rugs are clean rugs with geometric or linear patterns and a sharp, defined look. Contemporary rugs do not feature floral or... [Read more...]

Change Things Up

Posted on May 13, 2010 By Deirdre (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Are you looking to shake things up, and bring new life new into your living room?  Try adding variety to your room without painting or buying new furniture, but by experimenting with different textures. Using a variety of different textures can transform a dull, boring interior into an eye pleasing design. Just like adding color, adding texture to your flooring... [Read more...]

Counting Knots

Posted on April 20, 2010 By Deirdre (Edit) 3 Comments
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A knot count refers to how many knots there are in a rug-- contrary to popular belief, knot count doesn't contribute to the actual strength of the rug. It will be strong either way, but it will only be slightly stronger if it has a high knot count.  The knot count only determines how long it takes to weave a rug.  One of our favorite rug designer blogs,... [Read more...]