Puttin' on the Ritz

I’m a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy. I like to dress comfortably, a hoodie instead of an overcoat, chucks instead of wing tips, but every now and then it fun to pull out the tux, polish the patent leather loafers and guild the lily. I live the way I dress, I like comfort. I like my rooms to feel like a friend can walk in and just plop down, feel at home and not worry about spilling something or sitting up too straight. Again, however, from time to time it is nice to be able to dress things up, and this is the time of year to do it. Whether you’re adding a Christmas tree or other fun decorations it is fun to pull out all the stops from time to time and make your house a sparkling show place.

At Rugs to My Door we give you some great options on dressing the house up, whether it’s for the holidays or for any other big event. An area rug is a perfect way to reset the stage and add some glamour to your casual and real home. I don’t know about you, but as much as I try, I don’t live in a magazine shoot every day, but with the right accessories, the right touches and of course the right area rug, it’s fun to be queen for a day.

You might try starting with the beautiful red and gold traditional area rug from our Allure collection from Oriental Weavers. It’s made from 100% nylon so it is easy to care for and has a look that says sumptuous and glamorous. You may find you like it so much that this rug becomes more than just an occasional treat for yourself, but a full time member of the family.

This next rug is luxury all over. Not only is it made from 100% New Zealand wool, it is white. Nothing says luxury like putting white on your floor. This rug is out of this world when it comes to putting on the nines and showing the world that not only can you dress down, but you sure as heck know how to dress up. Take a look at all the Super Indo Naturals from Couristan and I am sure you will find some absolutely beautiful additions to your home.

Finally, for a different take on black tie (or the little black dress) try the Black Koi rug from Momeni. It is stunning with its east meets west motif plus it is hand tufted from 100% wool. And if this fabulous rug doesn’t add a sense of drama to your home you better go right back to the jeans and t-shirts.

Hope I have given you some ideas on how to use area rugs to dress up your house from time to time. We all need a bit of luxury and over the top from time to time – enjoy!