Sisal Carpet
Earth-friendly sisal carpet or rugs add rich texture to a room. Natural sisal looks great in both modern and traditional settings. For a dramatic look, see how sisal can be dyed. Create a custom area rug from squares of this versatile product.
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"… turquoise and peacock in the living room to light, watery blue in the bedroom and bath. Using the same ceramic tile flooring and sisal rugs throughout the public areas also stretches the sense of space. Jackie Kalin, Valparaiso, Indiana While her …"
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Rug Projects for Fun Underfoot
… stitching that connects the squares of a sisal rug . Dissolve one box of powder dye in 2 … with water. Let dry. If a square of a sisal rug becomes damaged or soiled, clip the … floral print contrasts with the natural sisal rug . The stripe in the pattern helps you …
Tickle your toes and your fancy as well with a textural sisal rug that you customize with fabric dye. Pick three or more colors … rug Time: A day and a half Skill Level: Beginner Maize or sisal rug made of 12-inch squares Powdered fabric dyes 2 quarts hot …
… to find appropriate window treatments to safeguard valuable rugs from sun exposure, or install UV blocking window films. Rugs made from coir (coconut), sisal , rush, grass, and other natural materials tend to have an open weave, allowing dirt to sift through to the floor beneath …
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… Woven grass chairs, the upholstered sofa, and the window blinds share the same hue. Layering a blue accent rug over the sisal carpet brings the wall color to the floor. White draperies, accessories, and table breathe freshness into the setting …
Sometimes it helps to think outside the frame. We turned this divided window into a frame perfectly scaled for over the sofa. Sand, prime, and repaint a salvage-yard window, then fit a precut mat and a favorite photo into each opening. Keep them in place with framer's glazing points (find them at
Home Decorating: Bargain Buys Made Beautiful
… worthy display Budget decorating is as much about giving yourself options as it is about conserving cash. White walls, a sisal rug , and slipcovered chairs provide a budget-friendly foundation for stylish thrift-store and discount accessories. With …
Home Tour: Cozy Oceanside Charm in Only 800 Sq. Feet
… the house from feeling cramped. The window bay jutting out from the house offers an ocean view to those sitting inside. Sisal rugs top the cherry floors throughout the house, blending elegance and cottage comfort. Small Space Tip : Giving extra dimension …
… bedroom continue into the bath in this striking country-style bedroom. Continuous hardwood floors with similar black-edged sisal rugs further link the spaces. Trimwork unites this sitting room with the spacious master bedroom. Molding embellishes the wide …
Create a Comfy Cottage-Style Living Room
… for walls, woodwork, window shutters, and furniture ensures simplicity in a cottage by the sea. Texture in the form of sisal rugs , wicker accents, and pressed botanicals keeps the look interesting. The drop-leaf table was cut down to serve as a coffee …