Design: Over Dyed Area Rugs

Hello MBG readers! Brooke Jones bringing you an interesting trend, over dyed area rugs. I mean, who said old dogs can't learn new tricks? Over dyed area rugs are just that-- vintage rugs that have seen better days that are re-dyed in bright cheery new colors.
 

They almost look like abstract paintings for your floors, don't you think? These rugs would work great to update a traditional room or add a bit of history to modern spaces: a win-win no matter where you use them! Here are my favorite picks from ABC Carpet & Home:

{images via ABC Carpet & Home}

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Master Closet Runner Suggestions...(Via Made By Girl)

It's only Thursday & I'm already looking forward to the weekend. That's because we're finally going to BUY the SHOE shelving for my MASTER CLOSET! Most of you may recall me writing about my master closet in progress here.  

Well, now I'm ready to choose a runner for the closet.  And of course, I would LOVE your suggestions.....

I've narrowed it down to the 5 below & even though they're all from Ballard Designs, feel free to suggest something else you may have seen. I'll be HONEST, it would be nice to stay under $200...so please don't list runners that cost $350 - like my absolute fave here. 

I'll just end up crying......

My master closet below....as I mentioned before in this post. The UGLY white wire shelving will be removed to make way for shoe & handbag SHELVES! 

So, Please let me know your pick for a carpet runner...

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FLOR for my closet?... (Via Made By Girl)

I may be moving soon & with moving comes NEW PROJECTS! One of those projects will be my (BIG) closet. At this moment, I'm REALLY considering carpet tiles by FLOR.

For those of you who don't know about FLOR, they make design-inspired carpet squares that come in an array of vivid colors & and modern styles that coordinate together to create custom designs. They're basically SQUARES that ASSEMBLE together super easy....NO nails, No Padding or glue! YES, they're removable, YES, they are washable & YES, they are replaceable! So to me, the idea of having FLOR  carpet tiles in my closet is definitely something I'd like to consider. 

What do you think about these in a closet?? Have you used FLOR in your home? What has your experience been like so far?

In this post, you'll find a few of my FLOR FAVORITES, but I'm REALLY leaning toward the Martha Stewart Serengeti tiles.

  images via flor

FLOR also has a new blog, check it out here.

What do you think about these in a closet?? Have you used FLOR in your home? What has your experience been like so far?

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Stair Runners....whatcha' think??

I've been so fascinated with stair runners lately. I'd love to have my own stairs painted all white with an espresso runner going from top to bottom. I realize this is probably a DIY project I could try since my staircase has that CRAPPY long pile carpet....who the heck thought of putting that on these stairs?? Seriously, I cannot stand long pile carpet on stairs! 

 Anyway, I am just going to make it a point to deal with having a nice staircase in my next home & leave this one alone.  Sometimes things are so UGLY you just don't want to bother....oh, and did I mention this isn't my DREAM home, so why spend the money right now?  Ok, I'll stop ranting and show you my wish for my future staircase. 

Would you consider placing a runner on your staircase as DIY project? Have you ever used runners on your stairs?? Where did you buy your runners?

photo above: stylist Lucyina Moodie

via house to home uk

above via decorpad

above via living etc

above via natural rugs

or you can forget the runner and paint it on the stairs. I think this look would go best with an all white staircase as shown above.

above via apartment therapy

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