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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Floor coverings: Spend high for ground-level luxury?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
My floors are naked and crying for cover.
While I’m not a huge fan of blanketing hard woods, I adore beautiful rugs. In my view, they serve three purposes: 1) to cover scuffs and scrapes, 2) prevent further damage, and 3) tie a room together.
Despite my wallet versus taste challenges, I’m a regular on abchome.com, where I soak in views of trés-expensive rugs like this 9’8” x 10’6” taupey Samarkand, now on sale for $24,999, down from $38,000.
Yes, a true Persian or Oriental may sell for more than some college tuitions, but I know a number of people who have passed these heirlooms from generation to generation. (Alas, I am not among them.)
Through this site, I came across Madeline Weinrib, the great-granddaughter of ABC carpet founder Max Weinrib. Her colorful woven works range in price from the hundreds to thousands. As a fan of all things pink, I noticed this cotton weave Emma brown and pink rug at $775 for a 6 x 9.
Feeling indulgent? What do you think of this moody Tibetan Light Honeymilk rug? This piece sells for $4,000 at 6 x 9; both Madeline Weinrib price quotes are from Bungalow Classic on Howell Mill.
How important are floor coverings in your home? What’s the most you would spend on a rug, and how long do you expect to keep it?
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