Anchor Ground Define

Yesterday, I and 5 others sipped our flat whites while Richard of the Rug Establishment made a generous 2 hour presentation about his new and existing products.  His passion is infectious, so much so that I had the urge to shut up shop, head to India or Tibet and live it first hand!!

During this inspiring presentation we discussed the values of a great rug and how often this is overlooked by a clients.

So what are the values of a great rug?

It offers an opportunity to introduce pattern and energy, it brings colour to our neutral world, it can reflect your personality (my addition to the elements and principals table), it hides sins, it anchors a coffee table, it leads the eye through a hall, it creates warmth, it will identify a theme, it defines a space, it can be an art piece, regardless it will always enhance a home...

Rugs come in an amazing range of textures, materials and weaves, here are a few of my favourites.

For information on any of the rugs shown please contact me!

Casa Harmony in natural Tibetan wool by The Rug Establishment

Iza by The Rug Establishment

Sharma a beautiful mohair rug by The Rug Establishment

Ribbon multi stripe - Designer Collection by Armadillo Rugs

Marigold by Armadillo Rugs

Hexagon - designer collection by Armadillo Rugs

Erase by Cadrys

Stampede - Florence Broadhurst Collection by Cadrys

Nature All Over by Designer Rugs

New York by Designer Rugs

Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon established his company in 2002 as a UK designer and a manufacture of furniture, lighting and accessories.  Tom Dixon's style is all about lines, details, repetition and honour to all great things that went before him.

Tom Dixon's collections can be sourced from over 60 countries and is at the tip of many interior designers tongue when discussing style.  

Many of Tom Dixon's designs are already iconic such as the Etch Light, Beat Light, Copper Shade, Mirror Ball, Jack, Peg Coat Stand and his amazing Wing Back chair.

I am excited to say that several Tom Dixon's Copper Shades are going in a clients amazing Seaforth home, stand by for images I can't wait!!

The Copper Shade A Plenty 

The Peg Coat Stand

The Etch Light Web featured at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Gold Cup

The Amazing Wing Back Chair

The Beat Light

Jack

PANTONE 17-1463 TCX

Tangerine Tango....Pantone colour for 2012 and LOVEING IT!!

It is wonderful to have such an amazing burst of colour to lift the greys of the up coming winter, although autumn usually brings orange, this is intense and demands attention.

Tangerine works with blues from turquoise to indigo, as a solid or is amazing as a geometric.  Placement should be as surprising as Tangerine is shocking, like a front door, kitchen stools, a throw cushion, a lamp, inside a cupboard or on your toes.

My latest scheme (above) incorporates the high contrast dramatic injection of Tangerine...this client has amazing style and is very bold... a lot of fun.  The Tangerine will go on an ottoman while the blue geometric will compliment it on cushions.

Zem Fingers in Cherry Tomato.....contact Tori at Signature Prints for a cutting, it is so beautiful and can be used outdoors when treated.