©Jason Kaplan . Du interiors . ReDu For those of you who like statement items in your home, oversized rugs (12x15 and larger) are your best bet. They unify a room and add to its coziness as well as being a focal point or even a conversation piece. A room without a rug can feel unfinished. Smaller area rugs are what I call placemats for the floor, such as those just-larger-than-coffee table-size. Are we missing out by thinking small? Little rugs make a room feel choppy. Larger rugs unify a room and heighten the impact. ©Elle M Photography . Du interiors . ReDu Many of my clients choose not to hide their lovely wood floors. Large rugs let floorboards shine. They have another benefit; they protect the room from floorboard drafts during the winter. They add drama. Area rugs anchor dead spaces like entry ways and hallways. Here’s a tip: In high traffic areas like entrance halls, rugs should be secured with nonslip rug pads. Pads help rugs remain ne
Just ask me! For some, clothes are their passion. For others, home decorating is what they love to do. We are introducing a new feature giving our dear readers a chance to ask questions about what goes with what, where and how. Some of you have an ”eye” for interesting decorating accessories but don’t feel sure about how to “place". I will publish your questions and discuss solutions. It excites me help my followers!