Sometimes rugs look better on the wall than on the floor.
Rugs and runners are becoming works of art in their own right. I love color, and a decorator once told me that when decorating any room, start with the rug first and go from there. There are many appealing rugs, and a new trend is to hang them as art instead of walking on them.
This Ruggable is the Iris Apfel Jingle Jungle rug. It’s washable and could make a gorgeous wall hanging. It comes in eight sizes, starting with a 2’ x 3’ for $129.00.
This is a vintage Boucherouite rag rug. It is 51” x 81.5”. It is $757.18. Shipping from the U.K will be £35 to the U.S.
This rug is called the Phoenix – a navy and blush Aztec indoor/outdoor area rug. It is machine washable and tumbled dried low (smaller sizes only). It comes in five sizes. It is stain resistant and made from 100% premium polyester yarn made from recycled soda bottles. It is reversible. A 5’ x 8’ is on sale for $129.99.
This is a hand hooked botanical area rug. It is hooked with 100% polyester yarn made from recycled soda bottles. It is soft and plush underfoot and feels like wool. It is durable, but a non-skid rug pad is recommended. A 5’ x 8’ size is $169.99.
This is a 3’ 3” x 4’10” Kilim flat weave reversible wool on wool rug. It is a hand-knotted rug. Kilim rugs have a smooth surface with no pile. They are lightweight and versatile. A rug pad is advised. On sale for $245.00.
This West Elm & Pottery Barn Kids rug is called Watercolor Exploration Rug. It is tufted from soft nylon and is durable. It has a non-slip backing made from recycled canvas fabric. A rug pad is recommended. It comes in five sizes. A 5’ x 8’ is $449.00.
This is the Faceted Tile Rug, and it comes in five sizes. It is 60% recycled polyester and 40% polyester. The rug thickness is 0.7”. It is hand tufted and shed resistant. It has a recycled cotton backing. A rug pad is recommended. There will be a shedding of loose fibers in the beginning that will diminish over time. A 5’ x 8’ is $399.00.
Unikko (Finnish word for poppy) 60th anniversary area rug – from the Finnish brand Marimekko. The motif is ‘boisterously graphic’ it’s a hand tufted indoor/outdoor rug with the brand’s iconic poppy motif. It comes in three sizes. The middle size is 5’3” x 7’6” and $446.00.
This green and off-white rug that is indoor/outdoor and washable. It is extra-durable, can be exposed to the elements and is great for high-traffic areas. It would be great hung on a porch or outdoor dining area wall. It comes in five seasons. A 5’ x 7’ is $229.00.
This rug is called Safety Net Handwoven Wool Rug, and it comes in five colorways and eight sizes. It is from one of my favorite designers, Kit Kemp in partnership with Dash & Albert rugs. The rug is low maintenance, soft and durable. You can get a swatch of the rug for $15.00. A 3’ x 5’ is $318.00.
I’m crazy about this rug! So cheery and vibrant. Another Kit Kemp, it’s called the Lily Pad Spring Hand Micro Hooked Rug. It comes in four colorways and five sizes. It is handmade, soft underfoot, good for high traffic areas, 100% wool pile (1/2”) with a 100% cotton reverse. It is for indoor use only. A 5’x’8’ size is $818.00.
