Eco-Friendly Carpeting
Dear Dwell:
I'm not into the hard modernism of concrete floors: I miss the cushy carpet of my youth. Are there eco-friendly options for wall-to-wall?
—Craig Dewey, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Whether for nostalgia, warmth, or comfort, we've had many readers ask the same question. While LEED credits have enticed industrial carpet companies to go green, turnover is taking longer in the residential market. However, there are some stylish eco-options for your home; just be forewarned that going au naturel may give you a rug burn in the wallet.
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Monika Järg's Wooden Carpets
While wood floors are generally more elegant than carpeting, rugs and textiles can bring warmth and texture to otherwise hard and hollow spaces. Estonian designer Monika Järg has a novel…
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Wooden Carpet
Splinter shag or timber berber it ain’t. Far more than mere decoration, the intricate geometric pattern of veneer offcuts gives this wooden textile its surprisingly flexible tactile appeal.
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Furoshiki Rug
Its geometric seams follow the folding patterns of the traditional Japanese furoshiki—a wrapping cloth designed to transport goods—and if we could walk on this 100 percent New Zealand…
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Puzzle Rug
Trying to furnish your flat with all of BarberOsgerby's oeuvre but don't have the time to shop around? Puzzle, a flat-weaved wood rug, packs the contents of the designers' sketchbooks onto a…
Dwell Collections
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Eco-Friendly for the Caffeine Lover
Some might describe me as fanatical about coffee, but I call it a deep appreciation! The items I have chosen for Dwell's Holiday Gift Guide represent my favorite finds, a few practical, but all…
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Winter Warmers
Baby, it's cold outside. We recommend slipping into something comfortable and spending time with these accessories designed to keep you cozy.
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Rugs, Naturally Speaking
Look for natural materials, which can be incredibly long lasting as well as earth-friendly. The biggest consideration with rugs is who’s making them; there are organizations that certify…
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Use a Rug to Define Space
A rug can create a smaller room in a larger room, like an island. The rug might collect three or four disparate pieces of furniture and make a smaller, connected space.
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A Rug Should....
...invite you to sit on the floor as if it were another piece of furniture.
Events
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Antique and Tribal Carpets
Stop by the Brooklyn Historical Society for an opening reception, followed by an informal lecture on tribal carpets by Susan Gomersall of Kea Carpets and Kilims. A sale on select rugs will continue…
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ABC Carpet & Home: Annual Winter Sale
Do not miss the last 3 days of the annual winter sale at ABC Carpet & Home. Save up to 75% off original prices of select items at all store locations including Deray Beach, Florida and the…
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