Is there any better feeling than pulling up a swath of old carpet to find beautiful hidden wooden floors? I think not! We moved into a new home about a year ago (I promise photos and a detailed account as soon as the dust clears) and I was thrilled that we had hardwood floors nearly throughout … [Read more...]
Use Area Rugs to Add Ambiance
I love all the hardwood floors in my historic home. But without area rugs to break up the great expanses of wood, the rooms would feel cold and empty. And, it would give our dog one more reason to avoid sleeping on the floor, where she is supposed to sleep, and hop up on the sofa, where … [Read more...]
Pick a Rug that Will Floor You
I have hardwood flooring in nearly every room of my old home. While I love the charm of wood floors, I confess that I think of them as a blank canvas just waiting to be dressed up with the right area rug. Areas rugs are a key component of a well designed room. They must be the right size to … [Read more...]
Natural Fiber Rugs will Floor You
When I redecorated my living room this year, I struggled with a few of the decorating decisions, like what color palette to choose and what pieces of furniture I’d need. But picking my flooring was a no-brainer. I knew I wanted a natural fiber area rug. … [Read more...]