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Karastan’s new area rug styles for 2012

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(DALTON, GA—JANUARY, 2012) — Karastan is stepping into the New Year with a stellar line up of area rugs that celebrate timeless design yet are clearly in sync with today’s lifestyle needs. The group of newcomers—eight to be exact—joins two of Karastan’s most crowd-pleasing collections, and boast captivating colors and magnificent motifs.

All of the additions are nylon construction, woven in the U.S., and perfectly portray Karastan’s distinguished design principle of creating heirloom-quality floor coverings that stand the test of time.

Carmel Collection

Four new patterns have been created for this collection. They are fresh, fashion-forward looks brimming with botanical motifs and bold geometrics. Monte Vista Fog features a pleasing patchwork of traditional Persian florals in soothing shades of chocolate brown, steel gray and caramel that’s punched-up with paprika and lime green. Whitman Place Brown is a style that elevates a traditional classic to a modern masterpiece with its luminous interpretation of a Persian panel rendered in warm grays and cream with accents of ochre and amber. Bristol Lane Gray is a beauty boasting a Regency inspired fret pattern that caters to contemporary and classic styles with its caramel, ivory and gray tones. Portola Sage resonates with an earth-colored field of philodendron leaves that come to life against an ivory ground.

Knightsen Collection

Designed for connoisseurs of classic who appreciate contemporary compositions, this collection offers time-honored styles that have been enlivened with eye-catching colors. Among the four newcomers is Walnut Park Red, with a pleasing pairing of palmettes and vines that dance across a brilliant red field accented by ivory and chocolate brown. Equally expressive is Westridge Slate/Ivory, which entices with a scene of traditional rosettes and curvilinear vines in coral, yellow and gray. Its counterpart, Westridge Taupe/Plum, offers a similar sensation, yet is bolder in its beauty with coral, gold, purple and gray tones. A more traditional take is Prewett Ranch Fog that incorporates a decoration of spice, lime green and aqua-colored florals found within a gorgeous gray border.

Add Silver and Add Glamour

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By themselves, black and white can make a room feel stark. But by adding silver and crystal elements, this room moves to an inviting, luxurious space.

The black and white focus is softened by the use of large floral patterns. The area rug, pillows and lampshade all carry this type of pattern, in three variations. The pure black loveseat and almost white variegated tile floor support the look and add just enough simple contrast to let the patterns stand out. Without these two simpler elements, the room would be just too much.

Silver is used richly but judiciously, with two graceful small tables toward the back gilded in silver leaf and a couple of detailed antique silver candlesticks on the buffet. The buffet itself is a study in black and white with an embossed pattern on the doors and the black counter and door pulls. This piece of furniture echoes the 1920’s and brings a retro almost art deco feel to the room.

The pillar of crystals behind the loveseat allows the light to splinter into variations that add sparkle and glamour. Glass etched in a large floral pattern behind the buffet pulls the light and reflects it back, adding even more interest and personality.

If you stop a minute, you can see the stars of Hollywood’s heyday drinking cocktails in this room. It’s ready for an exciting and inviting party. How about a sprinkle of silver or crystal, or white and black patterns, to add sparkle to a room in your home?

Madeline Weinrib Rugs

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As the granddaughter of the founder of ABC Carpet & Home, Max Weinrib, Madeline Weinrib continues the family tradition of high quality, beautiful rugs. Weinrib debuted her first carpet collection in 1998 after finding a gap in the contemporary rug market.  As a painter and designer, her rugs are inspired by her global travels and traditional patterns that she reinterprets. Known for opulent patterns and bold colors, the collection is artisan crafted in a conscientious way. Weinrib is a trustee of Project Mala, a non-profit organization committed to eradicating child labor in the carpet industry.

There are nine design groups within the Weinrib rug collection. Weinrib rugs are available at ABC Carpet & Home and select retailers around the country.

Tibetan, Metallics, and Cottons consist of rugs with Weinrib’s signature patterns and bold color ways. Graphic, lattice, paisley and floral patterns abound in a myriad of color combinations. Colors range from neutral beige and grey, to soft lilacs to strong reds, pinks and deep blues.

Tibetan Stripes, Cotton Stripes, and Wool Flatweaves combine geometric stripes and Weinrib’s bold color sensibilities. The black and white striped rug has been seen in numerous shelter magazines and blogs.

Denims

Geometric and abstract stripe patterns in deep indigo hues recall the quilts of Gees Bend.

Climbers & Ramblers

In earth tones with natural elements, the Climbers & Ramblers is inspired by nature.

Tulus

Tulus is a solid color shag rug collection for Ralph Pucci. Available in seven colors, these rugs measure 6′ x 9′.

Amy Butler Handmade Rugs: Lacework

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We have to admit that we have a little design crush on Amy Butler.   Known for her print and textile designs, Amy is the kind of designer who lives their design philosophy.  On her website she says, “Beauty is in the way you live. Enjoy your surroundings. Let them inspire you. Follow your own path, and approach everything you do with love in your heart.”  How lovely is that?  What a beautiful way to approach life, our homes and gardens. Don’t you want to visit Amy in her studio in Ohio and talk about art, design and gardening over a cup of tea? We know we do.

Until that happens, we’ll have to continue to adore her designs for the home. Her new rug collection for Chandra is based on her fabric and bedding prints. The rugs are all handmade of 100% New Zealand wool that is hand-tufted, hand-dyed as well as hand-carved to create the designs.  There are 13 designs in the collection, six of those have two color ways for a total of 19 rugs to choose from.

Our favorite rug in the collection, since we had to choose just one (we love them all!), is Lacework, based on one of her most popular patterns.  Available in two color ways; a soft blue/grey background with yellow and white; or a deep brown with a more limey yellow and creamy white.  The pattern reminds us of Liberty and William Morris and rooms in homes owned by the Bloomsbury group.  Gorgeous and timeless.