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Faded & Fabulous
Today Erin Gates at Elements of Style celebrates the beauty of the faded Persian style rug – a look that is also a favorite of mine. The faded colors and soft textures fit in so well with any style of room. It gives personality to a minimalist room, age to a contemporary room, and softness to a traditional room. And of course, they look great in transitional rooms because that’s what transitional is all about. I have a faded Persian in my office that I love. I chose it because I knew whatever direction the look the office would take, the rug would harmonize beautifully.
Take a look at the inspiration photos Erin has on her blog and I hope you fall in love too!
In the past two years I have taken a major shining to faded, antique Persian-style rugs as have MANY interior designers the world over. It’s not a NEW trend by any means, but I think the use of these traditional style rugs in modern design is rather new.
They work in ANY space, really. Traditional, transitional, modern, minimalist- you name it. Why they work so well is because they add soft pattern and color without being graphic and they add a softness to rooms that may otherwise feel cold and stark.
They work fabulous in kitchens and bathrooms too (I have one in my kitchen I LOVE- it’s hard wearing and hides everything!)
Another example of how this style rug warms up an otherwise modern space.
Layered over sisal or jute rugs you can utilize smaller size rugs, a helpful budget-friendly tip as the large room-size rugs can run into the five figures!
Finding these rugs can be hard- Etsy and Ebay certainly have their fair share but you have to know what to search for (keywords to try: antique persian rug, antique oushak, vintage persian rug, overdye rugs, vintage anatolian rug). But recently I found an amazing source via Etsy, Old New House. They have an incredible selection of to die for rugs, truly one of the best I’ve come across online. Here are some of my favorites, all from their website:
Here are some rugs that I found on One Kings Lane.
Why We Love This – Keep any room grounded in traditional style with this sophisticated, classically inspired rug made of durable materials suitable for the modern-day home. A rug pad is recommended to keep this foundation securely in place.
Why We Love This – Artfully hand-knotted in India from 100% plush wool, this runner will add chic elegance to any decor.
Why We Love This – Artfully hand-knotted in India from 100% plush wool, this runner will add chic elegance to any decor.
Why We Love This – Intricate designs add a sense of timeless sophistication to this plush wool rug. Hand-knotted in Pakistan, this striking foundation has the look and feel of an heirloom. We recommend using a rug pad to keep this foundation securely in place.
8’x10’1″ Sari Silk Arabella Rug, Multi
Why We Love This – Handmade by artisans in India, this luxurious rug boasts a traditional motif that will never go out of style. The perfect piece for adding lasting elegance to any space.
Why We Love This – Give your space distinctive style with this gorgeous rug, which is power-loomed in Belgium. A rug pad is recommended to keep this securely in place.
So many rugs to love! These selections I have chosen are affiliate linked items and are my personal selections. Which ones are your favorites?
xo Jennifer
