Faith’s Top Ten Area Rugs
Written by faith on April 24th, 2009The category for this Top Ten list is area rugs. For most projects I customize rugs to create a design specific for my clients. Many companies produce custom quality rugs in a range of prices and sizes. So here are my current Top 10.
1. Stripes work in so many areas, from the entry to the library.
Odegard Tibetan multi stripe
2. Endless Knot with a new contemporary design by Susan Eslick.
Endless Knot by Susan Eslick
3. Zollenvari Gabbeh- One of a kind from semi-nomadic villages in Iran
Zollenvari Gabbeh from Southern Iran
4. Dolma - Geometric rugs work well in family rooms and anchor seating.
5. New Moon-a dazzling pattern for a hallway runner.
New Moon Runner
6. Rug Art creates unique minimalist modern rugs.
Rug Art from Vidal Sasson
7. Stile BK-love the color and concentric circles
Stile BK combines techniques of kilim, sumac and knotting
8. Paola Lenti- fabulous contemporary rugs from Italy
Paola Lenti is a leading Italian design company
9. Emma Gardner Design - I love the whimsy of her rugs this one especially.
Whimsy from Emma Gardner
10. Laphi is my all time favorite company for custom rugs design.
Lapchi uses textile patterns from the 14th to 17th centuries
Please let me know which of these 10 rugs speaks to you. I enjoy your feedback. Faith
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AM
If you really want a genuine wool rug for your family and home, first make sure it is made of 100% wool, not some artificial wool imitating fibers. Pay attention to the manufacturer - if it is a reputable company, the size of the carpet and the price corresponding to that size.
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AM
Well said Tamara. Along with investigating the wood content, it’s also important to look closely at the workmanship which impacts the long term value of area rugs. Thanks for the comment. Faith
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PM
love the endless knot by Susan Eslick! I’m currently looking for a rug for my own living room and have my eye on a modern lapchi rug. Time to start saving since I need an 8×10!
It’s definitely worth saving up for a good quality rug.
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PM
Yes, I would really love one too….I usually use Lapchi for custom rugs since their quality is tops.