Flooring and Rug Issue 2009 Archives

SURYA Eco-collection Wool Rug

SURYA natural wool rug

SURYA’s eco-collection hand-tufted rugs made from 100% New Zealand wool without using dyes. The "coloring" is achieved through the use of varied natural colored wools of different lengths of pile and then hand carved into the rug to create a sculptured effect.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , SURYA

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Pottery Barn Color Bound Sea Grass Rug

Pottery Barn Sea Grass rugs

Pottery Barn’s Color Bound Sea Grass Rug (click image for detailed view) are eco-friendly and budget friendly.    Sea grass, a natural fiber that has a very long useful life, is best know for its natural ability  to repel moisture thanks in part to its non-porous structure – making sea grass rugs like the Pottery Barn’s Color Bound Sea Grass rug  a natural fit for use in kitchens, bath and outdoor rooms.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , Pottery Barn

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Momeni’s Verde Hemp Rug

Momeni organic rug

Momeni’s Verde Collection of organically hip rugs  are hand-knotted from 100% hemp and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes.  Decorating divas with chemical sensitivities will love this Momeni rug since it is free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are known to  aggravate respiratory conditions such as Asthma and allergies.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , Momeni

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FLOR Fedora 2 Rug Kit – Carpet Tiles

FLOR modular recycled rug

FLOR’s Fedora 2 Rug Kit (carpet tiles) made from up to 80% recycled materials.  The Fedora 2 rug kit is A DIY divas dream – this  wonderfully eco friendly FLOR rug kit  lets you express your individuality and design flair .

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , FLOR

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Angela Adams Canopy Indigo Wool Rug

Angela Adams wool rug
Canopy / Indigo Wool Rug by Angela Adams features multi-dimensional cut pile 100% New Zealand wool with a modern color palette of Turquoise, Loden, Indigo and Peacock.Angela Adams’ rugs are so beautifully designed that you can consider the rugs artwork for your floors. Sure, you may want to take pains to avoid walking on this floor art, but fear not . Angela Adams’ rugs are made of hearty New Zealand wool known for its durability and stain resistant capabilities.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , Angela Adams

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Danskina Bamboo Shag Rug

Danskina Bamboo shag rug

Danskina Bamboo shag rug (detail view). Available in 20 beautiful colors.  Danskina rugs have a cult like following among home fashionistas and for good reason they are richly colored and feel like a cashmere sweater underfoot.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , Danskina

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Ariadna Miquel for Nani Marquina: Bicicleta Rug

Nani Marquina bicycle tire rug

"Bicicleta Rug" designed by Ariadna Miquel for Nani Marquina. This industrial chic area rug is created from recycled bicycle tires – now that’s creative recycling!

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , Nani Marquina

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LAMA Concepts LED Cell Wool Rug

LAMA Concept LED rug

LAMA Concept’s futuristic eco interpretation wool felt and LED embedded rug (Rug created for DIRECT TV reception area, photo credit: Lama Concept) . The LED Cell rug is made from 100% wool felt strips that are strategically embedded with LEDs .  The LAMA concept led cell carpets come in a range of sizes to fit any interior space (and have even been spotted on walls, airplanes and other non-traditional areas).  In addition, to being innovative and eco-chic the LED Cell has an advantage over many rugs – if a portion becomes worn out, it’s simple to replace the worn out piece without having to discard the entire rug or carpet.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , LAMA Concept

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So So Rosey Custom Designed Upcycled Braided Rug

So So Rosey custom rug

So So Rosey custom designed upcycled rug.  This one-of-a-kind rug is lovingly hand-crafted from “repurposed, previously loved (often vintage), freshly laundered fabrics-  primarily cotton sheets and pillowcases scouted at secondhand shops. “, says Jennie, the talented designer and owner of So So Rosey.   According to Jennie her upcycled rugs are  given textural and visual interest through the use of patterns and a combination of fabrics including “brushed cotton alongside jersey knit and flannel”.  You can follow Jennie’s design and crafting process at her engaging blog.

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 , So So Rosey

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Dreamweavers Upcycled Silk Tie Rug in Red

Dreamweavers Executive tie rug
Dreamweavers’ "Executive" rug made from upcycled silk blend ties saved from the cutting floor.

Dreamweavers, early pioneers of the eco-decorating industry,  have been repurposing and giving new life to a range of discarded (and scrapped)  materials such as cotton, fleece, silk, chamois and shearling before being eco-friendly was a chic buzzword bantered about in design circles .

Related: Eco-Friendly Rugs: The Best of 2009 ,Dreamweavers

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