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Trend Setting Rugs

When designing a room the first thing you will do of course is select a color and theme.  The next obvious and very important step is to choose a rug.  Typically it will take up more space than any other item in your room and it will be a very large block of color to live with.  In this post we will explore the top trends in rugs today, and also show you some fun new ways we are seeing them styled.

The cowhide rug is not just for the ranch house anymore.  These beauties are popping up all over the spectrum in style.  From shabby chic to modern this natural element finds itself right at home in most any interior.  If you peruse the images below, the “French Country” pure ivory room is elevated with the gorgeous ivory hide rug.

White shabby chic

Cowhide rugs are available in a rainbow of colors, literally, pink, green, blue, red you name it.  However, the natural hide shape is still the most popular skin to own.  The strongest trend we are seeing right now is patterned cowhides.  Some of the rugs have unbelievable workmanship, creating herringbone patterns, geometrics and even Greek Key designs.  In the images below you can see patchwork patterns in orange and black rug and pop- arty geometrics that raise the rug standard of cool.

greek key cow

cow orange

geometric cow

Cowhide Herringbone

Beyond the scope of cowhides we are seeing trends in bold brightly colored rugs in reds, purples, blues and greens.  Rugs have shifted from afterthought to focal point over the last few year and they are steeling all the attention.  Layering rug- on-rug is a new trendy way to keep your sisal rug, but update it by throwing a fun bold patterned rug or cow hide on top.  Just allow enough of the bottom layer rug to show so the look makes sense.

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greek layered

The days of the Arabesque are finally being played out and making room for hounds tooth and herringbone that add a chic masculine touch to the space.  Soft camel and ivory hounds tooth or bold black and white, this pattern looks great oversized or on a smaller scale.

hounds yelloe

Houndstooth blk whte

Zigzags, chevron, and herringbone are still holding on strong and they are available in so many colors and piles.  Classic black and white always make a bold statement and the Jigsaw Designers love the mixed color chevron styles as well as the multi colored cowhide herringbone.  These art deco throwbacks are pricey but worth every penny are.

herringbone blue white

Herringbone blk white

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The season of color and exciting patterns is upon us.  While the rug is usually a more temporary purchase than carpeting, we hope this post has inspired you to step out of the neutral box when you are doing your rug shopping.  Be bold and have fun with it.

multi chev cow

For more information on rug trends and resources visit the contact page on the Jigsaw Design Group website at www.jigsawdesigngroup.com.  Someone will quickly contact you with more information.  Please subscribe to the blog for more informative articles like these, and check out our Facebook page for more tips and images!  Be sure to ‘like us’ on Facebook!

Flooring Trends

Installing new flooring in your home or office is a big investment, and your choice of flooring is one you’ll have to live with for a long time.  So where do you start?  In this post we’ll explore some of today’s hottest trends in flooring to help you arrive at this big and often daunting decision.

Hardwood floors are timeless and will always be one of the most sought after flooring materials.  While the love of hardwood floors doesn’t change, the style does.  One trend we are seeing is standard hardwoods in a chevron or herringbone layout.  This vintage French style really dresses up the hardwoods and creates visual interest in the room.  The herringbone layout works well in all interior design styles from Rustic Modern to the Traditional home.

wavy wood

multi colored natural wood

More trends that we love are the unique finishes now being applied to hardwood flooring.  From standard hardwood layout to patterned layout, the new installations are being stained and scraped in alternative ways.  Washed grey stain is really dominating the hardwood scene right now.  Visually it’s subtle, refreshing and soothing.  The Jigsaw Designers also like seeing a lot of color variation in hardwood flooring, and using natural colors like walnut and pecan show this variation the best.

wood floors chev

washed floorThe method of instillation is also being varied to create a unique and custom look.  For example, board lengths can be varied from four inches to eight inches for a completely fresh look.  This keeps the floor from looking too manufactured or laminated, and instead creates a one-of-a-kind couture flooring.   An added bonus is requesting a variation in board lengths which can actually prove cost effective as a typical install will require a uniform look.

Custom tile work is not just for the bathroom and kitchen anymore.   Unlock your master bedrooms potential with gorgeous stylized tile flooring.  This chic look can complete the décor in a way carpet cannot.  In the images below, see how the black and white chevron floor is the building block for the style of the entire room.  The modern chevron flooring plus the black and white décor mixed with the rustic door create an original look that is timeless yet has a bit of edge.

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Chevron Floors

One hot trend on the rise worth mentioning is the mixing of hardwoods and ceramic or porcelain tiles.  The vibe is highly artistic and you can be as creative as you want to be.   The Jigsaw Designers love mixing these two materials in a herringbone fashion for a dining room or bathroom.  Wrapping the tile floors up the wall is also a trend we are watching closely.  It is a great way to add architectural interest instead of using wanes coating or chair railing.  This look is a little unconventional, but it screams style.

Floor up wall

bath floor

Wood and tile mix 1

Wood and tile mix 2

Choosing the right flooring for your home can be fun and sometimes a little confusing.  We hope this post will inspire you to look at a variety of options when finding the perfect flooring to fit your lifestyle.

pale kitchen floor

For more information on flooring trends and resources visit the contact page on the Jigsaw Design Group website at www.jigsawdesigngroup.com.  Someone will quickly contact you with more information.  Please subscribe to the blog for more informative articles like these, and check out our Facebook page for more tips and images!  Be sure to ‘like us’ on Facebook!