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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Calypso Rugs

One of my go-to resources for chic affordable area rugs is Calypso St. Barth.  They have a wonderful selection of pieces in warm neutrals and cool blues.  Plus, the sizes span from a tiny 2 x 3 to a whopping 11 x 18!  Seriously.  A fabulously chic 11 x 18 rug that you can order off the internet!  Where else can you do that?  I love this shop.

Here are my favorite rugs...




















Designer tip: layer one of the colorful ikats (or geometric prints) over a larger neutral jute.  By layering a colorful 5 x 8 rug over something larger like a 9 x 12 neutral jute, you can create instant interest in your living room.  And all the color is concentrated on the smaller 5 x 8...  so, if you want to change the colors of your living room down the road, it's a simple switch of a 5 x 8 rug (rather than investing in another large 9 x 12).



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4 comments:

  1. katiedidJune 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Thanks for a great resource! Great rugs. Bookmarking right now.

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  2. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    It's rather depressing that half of these rugs would fit perfectly into my living room. And of course I can't find any reasonably priced rugs with these patterns here in Queensland!

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  3. Kristy {West 23rd St. Vintage}June 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love this designer tip!! I plan on doing the exact same thing in my living room. BTW...I shared your sangria recipe on my blog the other day. Can't wait to try it!

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  4. cursiveartsJune 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Love the quatrefoil and the chevron rugs. Classic designs are always the most beautiful.

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