So when a pal asked me the other day how to make other patterns work with an oriental floor covering i sensed an ideabook in the making.
Decorating with antique persian rugs.
The better and more rare examples offer great investment potential which usually grows as the rugs age.
You could use one large rug or place oriental rugs in the bedroom.
Adding an antique carpet to an interior space can drastically change the look of a room.
My first job at the pacific design center was at a rug showroom jh minassian and i was in love with all of the beautiful antique and reproduction rugs.
Orient express ion another of the legendary weaving masterpieces in no way inferior to persian and turkish ones are antique indian rug s they fit best in oriental inspired spaces.
This means that even if your style is modern contemporary swedish modern minimalist or industrial you can still add that charming antique rug to give a bit of character to the space when used in this way antique oriental rugs can add a sense of the unexpected and excitement to the decor.
Typically afshar rugs were finished at either end with intricate flatweave and the sides with multi colored selvedge.
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Using multiple rugs in the bed room.
No matter what its color scale origin or pattern is a good quality oriental rug never goes out of style and it works with just about any design scheme.
You could place 2 long rectangular runner rug on either side of the bed and one in front of the bed.
Decorating with antique persian heriz rugs the patterns and classic design of heriz rugs can add an air of timeless sophistication to any home decor.
Needless to say the rugs add a classy and an exquisite touch to any project.
An oriental rug can add a touch of character and color to your bedroom too.
Here you will find colonial furniture and lots of native accents as well as highly decorat ive ornaments.
Arabesques and lotus flower motifs go hand in hand with palmettes and paisleys.
Jimmy the undercover designer april 21 2011.
Decorating with antique rugs and persian oriental carpets.
Decorating with antique oriental rugs the finest antique persian carpets caucasian rugs and indian carpets are artworks that are have a timeless quality that is always in style they are infinitely versatile and work as great unifiers that effectively integrate the architecture furnishings and other artworks of a room.
23 responses to decorating with persian rugs meet vanessa april 21 2011.
However in order to make it work you should probably stick to at least a few general rules.
But there are a few secrets to showcasing it at its.
However purchasing an antique persian rug is much more than just a pretty decorative piece for the home.
High quality antique afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin rich wool culled from their own flocks.