Sunday, November 11, 2012

White Walls with Antique Rugs

It's my latest obsession.  Crisp white walls combined with intricately patterned old rugs.  Does the mix get any better than this?  I think not.




The timeworn, faded quality of the antique rug takes just enough edge off, don't you think?



Antique rugs also look superb in white kitchens, adding some warmth to all the slick surfaces.




Even in a bathroom, an old Persian rug adds warmth and texture (although I don't know how practical it is placed so closely to the tub.)



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21 comments:

  1. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorNovember 12, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Big member of the fan club! One day I will find one...for a good price. :)

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  2. Laura@happyroostNovember 12, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I agree, it looks beautiful!

    Laura
    www.happyroostblog.com

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  3. AshleyNovember 12, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    I'm with you on this one. Simple, classic white walls always show off the best aspects of an antique rug. LOVE the first image!

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  4. Linda {Calling it Home}November 12, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    We will need to fight for who is President of that club. I love all of this. The world may be going color crazy...but I think I am headed to no-color.

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  5. Splendid SassNovember 12, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Kim-
    With the exception of 3 years, I have always had white walls. I just love them. So clean and crisp, and these rugs are fabulous!!
    These rooms are being pinned!
    Happy Monday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  6. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Great collection of photos!

    xx

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  7. FabTwigsNovember 12, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks for the nice comment! Love your blog. I will follow you as well! ;-) www.fabtwigs.com

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  8. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeNovember 12, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    We totally think alike!

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  9. StagerLindaNovember 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Those rugs in kitchen and bathrooms are exactly what all the cold, hard surfaces call for.

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  10. charmaineNovember 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Big fan! I love the first room.
    My FIL left one at my SIL's house. She's not using it and I have the first dibs. It is huge - 9x12 persian rug. Now I just have to figure out shipping from NJ to WI.

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  11. Carrie @ Hazardous DesignNovember 12, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I do! I do!

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  12. Taylor GreenwaltNovember 12, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Love antique rugs and white walls....2 of my favorite things.

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  13. Albertina || MimosaLaneNovember 13, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I love them too!! So beautiful and such elegance.

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  14. Stacy CUrranNovember 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    That first room is AMAZING!!!
    Stacy

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  15. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Im so on board with that. I have orientals from way back and they are timeless. Im in your club!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  17. InteriorGroupieNovember 13, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I adore this look and the photos you chose are great! I want to live in any of them...

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  18. Donna BenedettoNovember 14, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Love the crispness the white wall adds with the antique rugs. It creates that perfect mix and makes your eye pay more attention to the rug. Love it!
    Donna
    thebeneblog.com

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  19. pam {simple details}November 14, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Sign me up! What a gorgeous collection of inspiration!

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  20. decorayadoraNovember 19, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I'm with you on this one. Simple, classic white walls always show off the best aspects of an antique love First imagen. The rug is fabolous!!!!
    I love your blog

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  21. JayneDecember 6, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I'm in full agreement with the white walls and classic good rugs!

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