Traditional Rugs and Contemporary Settings: A Great Partnership for Fans of Eclecticism

(Round one of a series of pins to Pinterest from fresh, new design ideas using oriental rugs that we've been collecting from around the web.)
The mix of old and new looks gives a balance that is refreshing, exciting, inspiring, comfortable and eminently tasteful.

(Reposted with thanks for recognizing great design from ideas found at http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/oriental-rugs-a-144565 )

Rare Persian carpet sold for $33.7 million in New York City

This is a nominal 6x9 rug that is now the record holder for the highest dollar amount ever paid at auction for a hand-knotted oriental rug.

It's nice to see that REAL handmade rugs are demonstrating value to collectors commensurate with other fine quality artworks (at least insofar as such value is proven by international auction results.)

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/05/rare-persian-carpet-sold-for-337-million-in-new-york-city/

Take The Rug Away And The Whole Room Becomes A Room With A Hole

Lake Washington Residence - contemporary - living room - Castanes Architects PS

This image comes from a Houzz ideabook posted to Facebook. The hosts at Houzz are inviting comments in response to the question, "What inspires you about this space?"

Interestingly, a quick review of posted replies, showed just one that specifically mentioned the rug as being inspirational. Most of those who chose to respond were impressed by the wall of glass to the outdoors, and the lightness it imparts to the room. Very nice indeed; without question.

But we invite you to really think about how this room works, and just how significant the rug is. Think about how this room appears at night. Think about how the room would look and feel without the rug to hold it together; to anchor the white monochromatic color scheme of the interior.

Can you see that without the rug the whole room would look like a room with a hole in it?  

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151469898203806&set=a.247844258805.137673.129309818805&type=1&theater



An Oasis in Your Home. Fine Rugs Make Home More Relaxing.

"...Area rugs can tie in furniture to help create a focal point and unity. The idea is to create a space that looks and feels softer, calmer and more relaxing. Layering soft textures can create this effect ...". 
A well-chosen rug offers a "nice welcome home". Your rug becomes a gathering place: an oasis in the midst of your home. When you consider all that happens around it over the course of time, a fine rug takes on sentimental attributes: "a place where..." .

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Real Rugs Make Nice Rooms Nicer

The hand-knotted rug is a cool enhancement to this space. It anchors the conjoined rooms; holding them together and softening the entire picture. It makes the living room comfortable and inviting, and contributes much to making this a "Nice Room". BrandonRugs.com

Comfortable Design Is a Balancing Act. Rustic Splendor Shows How It's Done.

The subtle, understatement of the rug is a noncompetitive anchor and enhancement to the splendor of the room. Anyone could be comfortable relaxing away the entire day in this well designed room.

http://pinterest.com/pin/82824080618039051/

Brandon Oriental Rugs Presents Beautiful New Rug Styles_www.BrandonRugs.com

A brief look at some lovely, new, non-traditional hand-knotted rug designs. 
It has taken some time for qualities to arrive with "new looks" we're excited about; and can offer our customers with the same assurances as traditional rugs. 
All of these pieces (and others we are anxiously awaiting) are hand-knotted, using premium grade materials, and show artistic control that places them in a category far above most of the contemporary rugs presently flooding the market. 
They can proudly grace the floors of your home or office with a timeless elegance that will not grow old for the many years that they will endure .   

Fine Rugs Are Not Just For Show. Functional Use Demonstrated in The Wilco Loft – LoftLife Magazine –Loftstyle Guide to Life in the City

The Wilco Loft – LoftLife Magazine – The Loftstyle Guide to Life in the City

The relaxed use of traditional rugs throughout the studio/loft demonstrates that the band has creativity that extends beyond music production into tasteful decorating choices.

The pictures in the article illustrate that fine rugs are functional and not just for show.

Bucks County, PA Oriental Rug Store Video Tour: Brandon Oriental Rugs - BrandonRugs.com - Come and See - YouTube

A brief walk-through of the Brandon Oriental Rugs rug gallery in Central Bucks County Pennsylvania showing a wide selection of rugs which have all been brought to the store to satisfy recent customer requests. Contact Pam or Chris at 215-794-2300 or via e-mail at brandonrugs.com@gmail.com, or, if you're nearby, stop in at 3454 York Road Furlong, PA and take a look around for yourself. Visitors are always welcome, and we're always happy to help you learn more about REAL handmade rugs.

The Future Crop of Handknotted Oriental Rugs Is Afoot

The material growing on the special breed of sheep below is the special ingredient for future creation of fine handknotted oriental rugs. It's a natural, organic, green, renewable resource in production.
 

 Over several months, the wool covering these sheep grows into magnificent fleeces which, upon shearing, will be acquired by the world's best rug-making concerns. 

Then, following a time-perfected process -- which takes considerably longer than the production of the raw material -- the wool is spun, dyed and used to build a rug knot-by-knot; and something wonderful results -- the following being but one example of an incredibly diverse set of superb examples available to satisfy any discerning taste.

And, needless to say, there is ALWAYS a bumper crop of beautiful handmade rugs available for your consideration and consumption at Brandon Oriental Rugs. Tell us what's cooking with your design project, and we'll suggest appropriate ingredients to help you serve it up right.