Living on the country side surrounded by the beautiful British landscape is the dream of many. Unfortunately, it will always remain just a dream. However, that does not stop you from making your house look like it belongs somewhere surrounded by fields and sheep! If you are already living on the country side then lucky you, but for the rest; here are some tips on how to make your home more country like.
Although we are now heading into autumn and subsequently winter, it is never too early to consider how to store our winter bedding. More than likely you will reach into your cupboards at the end of this month and pull out your nice thick winter duvet. But the musty smell and layer of dust that accompanies it, is perhaps not what you needed.
Turn the Season reversible rug!!! By Yvette Laduk and YLdesign, will introduced now at NOW! Maison et Objet in Paris. Longing for the warm coloured autumn in mid spring? Or for the fresh greens of spring at the end of the autumn? Simply turn the seasons every time you feel like it with this versatile rug. Made of highly durable materials to last a lifetime.
Mangas Naturales in earth colours, natural, matching with the diversity of their textures, by Patricia Urquiola for brand GAN.
What is most interesting about Loom’s rugs is that although they are made using traditional techniques, Doan Bilgis has also introduced some really innovative contemporary ideas into his business. His ‘Hepsi’ rugs are formed using a patchwork technique which is not traditionally used for rugs, but when Doan Bilgis discovered some artisans in Turkey playing with this idea in 1999, he fell in love with the concept and began working with them. Doan Bilgis named this style ‘Hepsi’, meaning ‘all’ – as the technique uses everything and anything to create these unique rugs.
