Comments on: Oriental Rugs in Modern Spaces http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:27:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Redlilocks http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-3015 Redlilocks Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:13:03 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-3015 I found this post googling ‘battered oriental rugs’. What a fantastic read and it’s so great to see that I’m not alone in finding that everything old is new again and these rugs can indeed work in a more modern asthetic. I love your Uncle’s advice on bringing in what you love and somehow, it will all work.

If you get a chance, please hop on over to my blog and you can read my thoughts on this subject: http://gettingitswoonworthy.blogspot.com/2011/02/flashbacks-looking-at-oriental-rugs-in.html

In the meantime, my search continues for my little piece of history on the cheap ;)

xxx

]]> By: Hans http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-2901 Hans Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:20:43 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-2901 Very entertaining post, specially for those of us who enjoy older area rugs. As Uncle Tom points out, I completely agree that if you bring in something that you absolutely love, it will come together nicely in your space. Rugs do not have to match or contrast the existing environment, and can be used as a separate piece of furniture holding and showing their very own beauty.

]]> By: M.D. http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-1330 M.D. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:23:07 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-1330 Love your photos and discussion on this topic!

]]> By: Stylish & Generous Relatives « Manhattan Nest http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-98 Stylish & Generous Relatives « Manhattan Nest Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:07:11 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-98 [...] Generous Relatives November 12, 2010 by Daniel Kanter I’ve gushed before about my aunt and uncle’s incredible style, but I should also point out that they’re actually really incredible people with the style to [...]

]]> By: Uncle Tom http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-96 Uncle Tom Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:56:01 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-96 After 40 years of collecting and decorating many, many apartments and homes I believe that if you acquire stuff you love and bring it into your space it just seems to all come together. Daniel is spot on… what works for you – what makes you happy – is what works. Learn to trust your own eye.

]]> By: Daniel Kanter http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-95 Daniel Kanter Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:04:27 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-95 I think that’s probably sound advice to an extent, but my oh-so-unqualified feeling is that it’s more about what YOU’RE comfortable with and what looks balanced to you than any hard and fast rule. For example, I think busy patterned duvet covers look bad with my rug (so far I’ve just kept white linens all around), but I have a pretty busy piece of arton the wall (and plan to hang more), and I don’t think the two things compete. But sometimes you just need to see it all together to know!

]]> By: Sarah http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-94 Sarah Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:27:00 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-94 I heart craigslist. I just found an 8X11 antique, hand knotted red oriental rug with a floral pattern. It will complement an abstract oil painting we have over our mantel. I was reading though, that if you have a busy rug as your focal point to keep everything else simple or else focal points will compete. Anybody else run into this?

]]> By: Daniel Kanter http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-93 Daniel Kanter Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:37:17 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-93 Anything between about 4′-6′ x 7′-9′. Are you just dying to get rid of (/lend me) a rug?!

]]> By: Uncle Tom http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-92 Uncle Tom Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:48:24 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-92 What is the ideal size for the LR?

]]> By: Daniel Kanter http://manhattan-nest.com/2010/06/09/oriental-rugs-in-modern-spaces/#comment-91 Daniel Kanter Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:01:22 +0000 http://manhattannest.wordpress.com/?p=263#comment-91 I know, I know! I make mistakes. I’m looking for a good cheap one for the living room, but good god there’s some awful stuff out there! I’m trying to get an education but I hope you’re game for a few more rug chats, master.

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