Rugs: Recurring Motive
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2005
Sometimes more of a good thing is even that much better. Check out our showcase of rugs that starts with a foundation of one catchy motif and builds from there. Whether it's classic damask or contemporary geometric patterns in the spotlight, the repetitive notion guarantees a show-stopping effect that just goes on and on and on.....
Inspired by palatial carpets from Iran, Harounian's lushly hued rug achieves stately splendor with stylized arabesque detailing ($3,999, 6×9). eLink 556
Bold imagery in the form of flowers, fans and diamonds adds a little snap, crackle and pop to French Accents' classic Aubusson. eLink 653
Vermilion's Network, shown to best advantage in spot-on shades of scarlet, promotes optical enjoyment with an eye-popping pattern of interconnected diamonds ($4,050, 6×9). eLink 648
Highlighting the return of red, Nani Marquina's new Rajastan rug gives a suave, global attitude to tiles or stylized flowers, depending on the point of view. eLink 650
Spare, yet repetitive use of lines and varied geometric forms enhances the Arts & Crafts appeal of Royal Intercontinental's versatile design ($2,754, 6×9). eLink 652
Inherently regal, Karastan's Vittorio rug offers up a sweeping, dramatic twist on traditional damask ($799, 6×8). eLink 651
All prices are suggested retail.
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