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$1 Million Dollar Diamond Studded LuxTouch Tiles by Pietra Firma

We think even Lady Liz Taylor would be slightly green with envy at the above wall dressed in stunning diamond encrusted wall tiles by Pietra Firma. LuxTouch wall, flooring and ceiling tiles are hand crafted with each individual black marble tile: “ …inlaid with 95 brilliant cut diamonds, mother of pearl and abalone. The centre [...]

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Tigressa Carpet – The Shaw Floors Event Blogger Round-up

“We don’t consider ourselves carpet connoisseurs and are always skeptical of new products that get slapped with fancy names or have significant marketing dollars behind it. But Shaw’s approach of sharing their carpet construction from soup to nuts and being transparent about the entire process was refreshing and we couldn’t help but get behind Tigressa [...]

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Shaw Floors’ Tigressa Softstyle Carpets Debuts

Last week Shaw Floors gave me and several other design bloggers and journalists a fascinating (and quite interesting interactive) “behind the scenes” tour of Shaw Floors’ research and development facility and quality and testing center. I’ve journaled some of the key highlights of the Tigressa Carpets’ debut and the Shaw Floors’ facility tour in this [...]

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SURYA Eco-collection 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 All images copyright and [...]

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Pottery Barn Color Bound Sea Grass Rug

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 [...]

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Momeni’s Verde Hemp 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 [...]

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FLOR Fedora 2 Rug Kit – Carpet Tiles

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 All images copyright and credited [...]

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Angela Adams Canopy Indigo 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 [...]

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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 All images copyright and credited to respective companies as shown.

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Ariadna Miquel for Nani Marquina: Bicicleta 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 All images copyright and credited to respective companies as shown.

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So So Rosey Custom Designed Upcycled Braided 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 [...]

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LAMA Concepts LED Cell Wool 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 [...]

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Dreamweavers Upcycled Silk Tie Rug in Red

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 [...]

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Tord Boontje for Nani Marquina Little Field of Flowers Wool Rug

"Little Field of Flowers" by Tord Boontje for Nani Marquina(click image for detailed view). Nani Marquina is the gold standard when it comes to eco-chic. So it comes as no surprise that two rugs on The Decorating Diva.com’s “Top 12 Stylish Eco-Friendly Rugs” list come from Nani Marquina.  Industrial designer Tord Boontje, Red Dot Award [...]

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Judit Gueth Mermaid Pink Wool Rug

Judit Gueth‘s  “Mermaid “ hand-tufted 100% New Zealand wool rug. The Judit Gueth rug is Rugmark certified ( guarantees that no illegal child labor was used in the rug production). Graphic designer Judit Gueth is a raising star who’s leaving her unique sense of style on a range of products including greeting cards, decorative pillows, [...]

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Best Flooring If You Have Pets

I’ve received quite a few emails seeking my suggestions and recommendations for the best flooring to install if you have pets. As a decorator and pet owner I tend to recommend hard surfaces such as laminate,real wood, engineered wood, stone or ceramic tile. My experience coupled with the experiences of my clients have proven to [...]

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Best Bathroom Floor

Several “The Decorating Diva” readers have emailed me with the same question: “What’s the best bath room flooring?” The answer is varied depending on who you talk to, but in my experience I’ve found that the best flooring for bath rooms is hands down ceramic tile or a sealed natural stone like marble. Carpet is [...]

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Baby Couture Inspired Nursery Flooring – The Nursery Issue 2008

Sweet confections of chocolate and strawberry are a hit in baby couture and baby home fashions. Dress on the right from cocobonbons.com ($38.50) Chocolate and Strawberry bonbons come to mind when looking at the yummy colored Playspot interlocking foam tiles from skiphop.com ($80).

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Outdoor Rugs Design Trend 2008

Terraza, an outdoor and indoor rug from The Rug Market, illustrates the bold, bright earth inspired colors and patterns. Koko Company Green Classic outdoor mat gives traditional design a twist with a lime green color that is unmistakably modern. Also from Koko Company, a new addition to their quirky, colorful and interesting rug collection, the [...]

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Choosing The Best Flooring For Your Child's Room

Two primary factors to consider when selecting flooring for your young child’s room are: safety and durability. Safety is a critical element as young children do fall and a hard surface can lead to injury. And durability is a must as the flooring needs to endure toys, drinks, food and other items being dropped or [...]

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Choosing The Best Flooring For Your Child’s Room

Two primary factors to consider when selecting flooring for your young child’s room are: safety and durability. Safety is a critical element as young children do fall and a hard surface can lead to injury. And durability is a must as the flooring needs to endure toys, drinks, food and other items being dropped or [...]

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Pretty in Pink Rugs

Such pretty rugs in my favorite color combinations – pink + any other color:) The rugs shown below are from the Dash and Albert Rug Company. The first rug shown on the left is called “Brown Cow” – strange name I would have picked a more retro styled name as it reminds me of Retro [...]

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Trump Rugs – New Rug Collection from The Donald

The Trump name is synonymous with refined elegance and quality and said name has been attached to luxury condominiums, exclusive clothing lines, a successful television show, water (yes even water) and now you will be able to find the coveted Trump name on the newest rug collection from Miresco Decorative Rugs. The Trump Floor Fashion [...]

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New Generation of Hardwood Floors

Wood floors are incredibly beautiful but they can also be incredibly fragile. They are susceptible to gouges if furniture is dragged (without protection), scratches from your playful cat or dog and of course there are the inevitable accidents such as dropping nail polish or other wood damaging chemicals. Now you can set aside your fear [...]

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What You Need To Know About Wood Floors

Are you in love with the warm rich look of wood floors? You aren’t alone, wood floors have steadily increased in popularity over the last five years. They can be found in new construction as well as in homes undergoing renovations. So what’s driving this trend toward wood floors? Actually it isn’t just one factor, [...]

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Bamboo Floors – 101

When one thinks of Bamboo floors they typically think that they are a variety of wood. However, bamboo is a grass that is grown throughout Asia. The process used to create the planks is what gives this incredibly durable natural resource it’s hardwood appearance. After the bamboo is harvested, which occurs every three to eight [...]

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Rugs Go Haute Couture

Something extraordinary must be in the air because really great designers are lending their amazing design talents to the world of rugs. Just today I found out that both Tommy Hilfiger and Nanette Lepore have teamed up with the Doris Leslie Blau Gallery ,the finest rug makers in the world, to create exclusive rug designs. [...]

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Rugs from the Sandra Lee Home Collection

I was delighted to learn that Sandra Lee (yes the one from the Food Network) has teamed up with Feizy Rugs to create a unique and interesting collection of machine-made and hand-tufted rugs. According to Home Textiles Today: This new licensed program, titled the Sandra Lee Home collection, comprises casual, urban, sophisticated and classical looks. [...]

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Flooring Options that Fit Your Lifestyle

Tile Tile can be made from either ceramic, glass, stainless steel or stone. The more exotic the material, the higher your cost. For example, glass is a beautiful tile for bathrooms but the overall cost is much higher than for regular tile. A more affordable approach to using glass tile for your bathroom floor may [...]