Saw these today in Vanity Fair...surely not a design DEAL but so amazing I couldn't resist posting...this one's call Skyscraper. All hand-knotted, wool, etc. Just stunning designs unlike anything I've seen...wow.
Luke Irwin rugs, starting at around $600/sq. meter, lukeirwin.com
I think I may have found it. The Kelly rug, in Suede (shown at left), from Angela Adams could be the answer. Contemplating the round version. The warm pale browns in it mixed with the smattering of blue could be perfect for our living room - or too on the nose. In which case the Dusk color may work. May have to memo this one to take a look in situ.
(Note - like counter stools, a rug for the living room has been haunting me for some time. Unlike with counter stools, not sure I'll pull the trigger on this yet).
The 8' round version is widely available at $1399; I found it for $1192 (lots of great Adams rug prices here, definitely worth a look).
8' round Kelly Suede or Dusk rug by Angela Adams, $1192, PaylessRugs
So right now I have what I think is a great little secret lying on my living room floor. The Fakse rug from IKEA has a number of things going for it. First, the texture - it's woven from pieces of suede, which is soft but more interesting from a tactile perspective than traditional wool. It's remarkably resilient - I've used this rug not only in my home (dog, cat, 3-year-old) but also in an office. You'd think, given it's cool & light grey color that it would be a mess in no time, but it holds up. Really, really well. Finally, it's a good looking 4' x 6' rug for $100. What could be better?
Well, the only problem is that I want something else in my living room. And pretty much ever since we moved into the house in mid-05, I've been on the hunt. The fact is I may never replace it b/c I enjoy the hunt so much, but I can save that issue for therapy. In the meantime, I'll present a few of the alternatives that have caught my eye lately.
According to the LA Times Home section today, Sueno Studios is running a sale this week. Sale prices aren't reflected on their website, but this rug may make it worth a phone call (213.483.7300) to learn more.
I love the color blocking - and these colors would work perfectly in my house (probably yours too - we're really looking at the colors of wood and concrete - hard not to like if you dig modern design). I also like the flat weave, which would be great in my living room (ours is not a lounge about on the floor sort of space - we have that in another room).
And while not nearly the deal of the Fakse IKEA rug, $750 seems like a great deal for a unique handwoven 100% wool design. There are other great rugs there, too - take a look in the "Rugs" (duh) section.
Finally - one I've loved for a long time but haven't yet pulled the trigger on...I know the zebra thing has been beaten badly over the last two years, but I still love Jonathan Adler's typically tongue-in-cheek take. It's flatweave wool that's zebra-like - but cruelty-free. They key thing with Adler's rugs is that you can make them in any mix of his phenomenal palette you'd like. I just saw this in a baby girl's room in hot pink and white, which looked great, but I may snag the in-stock brown & natural version for my house. It's a little larger than the other two at 5' x 7', and brings perfect zing to my otherwise perfectly cool and modern setting. Less of a deal, but I could probably swing the $875. I promise I'll love it forever...
Fakse rug $99.99, IKEA
Eric rug, $750, SuenoStudio.com
Zebra rug, $875, JonathanAdler.com
