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I can’t think of a better way to instantly change a room’s look for little effort than adding or updating the area rug. Whether it’s bold colors and graphical prints, or subtle tones and a traditional pattern, an area rug can anchor your conversation area, provide zip to a neutral room, or be the one change that you can make until a full room makeover is in your budget.
Here are a few of my favorite new releases for 2013!
Capel's "A'lhambra" flat-weave, 100% wool rug shows a graphical Middle Eastern print in dark chocolate and salmon tones.
An interesting take on the leather rug—the "Appalachian" by Surya features a 100% leather hide, bound in strips and mitered to form a neat, clean, natural pattern.
Combining two of the most popular patterns—Chevron & Ikat—Momeni's "Baja" rug is suitable for indoor and outdoor use!
This cool 100% wool Jaunty "Metro" rug in Shadow show the hottest trend in color: ombre stripes of blues and teals.
These aren't your preschool carpet squares! FLOR offers customizable area rugs that are combinations of color and texture using simple carpet squares. "Made You Look" is made of recyclable materials and brings the spectrum of color to your interiors!
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All of the above rugs are available through Gina McMurtrey Interiors.
For pricing and availability, contact us today!
Pantone® Color of the Year: Emerald
“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”
Emerald Green is a saturated, exciting color that can be used in any design style–traditional, contemporary, cottage, etc. Psychologically, it invokes feelings of wealth and stature, health and renewal, so what a great color to bring into your home!
You can add touches of Emerald into your room if the overall space is neutral through the balanced use of rugs, lamps and textiles. A great place to start with any pop of color is the rug. Not only does it anchor your conversation area, but it draws your eye to the room’s foundation. Next, play on the green hue in throw pillows. You don’t have to be matchy-matchy. Stay within a shade or two of the hue and you’ll be right on track. And yes, it’s OK to mix patterns–as a matter of fact, it’s much more interesting! To round out the room, add a green glass vase or bright piece of art outside the seating arrangement and at opposite sides of the room to create balance and there you have it!
But how about going all in with a bold base of green paint? I’ve had a personal dream of green walls since my first year of design school. Benjamin-Moore’s “Green Meadows 2040-20″ is a gorgeous, rich green that can set the mood for the room. Temper the vibrancy with touches of sea blue and yellow and natural tones of brown or grey. The palette will likely lift your spirits and invigorate your senses. Aaahhh! Now doesn’t that sound soothing?
Use the above room-starter items to begin your room’s transformation (available through Gina McMurtrey Interiors LLC) or contact us to schedule a consultation on how to bring Emerald in with your existing furnishings.
One big, huge, important aspect of the rooms I design is flexibility, both in function and in the products that are placed in the room…especially in public spaces such as living rooms, kitchens, media rooms, etc. A trend that has been going strong for at least a couple of years is the “pouf” — little upholstered cushions that can serve as a pull-up seat, foot stool, or table if the material is right.
I have noticed that I have put these little soft, versatile goodies in nearly all of my most recent spaces, and I was so excited to see the new line of poufs that Surya has to offer this year! In particular, I’m L.O.V.I.N.G. the natural fibers and different shapes. No longer will you just find a faux-leather cube or microfiber drum. The thick cable-knitted wool round pouf had me at “Hello!” Seriously?! What room would that NOT work in? And the jute cylinder pouf would look fabulous when paired in with something sleek and contemporary, as well as cottage style. Put a round tray on top and it could make a great small-space end table that doubles as extra seating when guests arrive. And how about that Ikat? That print is just everywhere now and the squat, square pouf adds whimsy and a casualness to a neutral room while invoking shades of spice.
Poufs love company so pair poufs under a console behind a sofa. Add two to the front of a fireplace. Create a cozy reading area for children in fun, bright colors or just use one as a footstool in a bedroom near a trim chair. Anyway you do it, the pouf is where it’s at!
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