John Robshaw's Manhattan Apartment

John Robshaw designs textiles and boy is that evident when you look at his Manhattan apartment. His home is loaded with beautiful prints and fabrics and colors! I love this space because it has such a personal look and feel to it. I love it all!
(all photos from Elle Decor)

Rug Layering!!

Sure, one rug is good but two can look GREAT! Layer rugs of different textures, prints and colors to give your room a new look. Here's some inspiration.

Love the colors in these rugs!

(photo from Emmas DesignBlogg)

How about an animal skin rug on top of seagrass or jute?

(photo from Mix and Chic)

LOVE all the color in this rug by Amber Lewis! 

(photo and textile from Amber Interiors via Because It's Awesome)

 Lots of beautiful blue here!

(photo from Kishani Perera)

Gorgeous Turkish Rugs!

(photo from House Beautiful)

You can still use your small area rug! Just on top of another one.

(photo from The Decorologist)

Same style of rug just in different sizes!

(photo from Kika Reichert)

Fabulous!

(photo from HGTV)

Down the hallway.

(photo from Posh.)

Sung as a Rug on the Wall!

I know this isn't a new idea but I have been so inspired by all the rugs on the wall pictures I've been seeing! Sure, they look good on the floor too but sometimes they really do look better hanging front and center on your wall!

 How about this Postage Stamp Rug!! 

(photo via Postage Stamp Rugs)

I love the colors in this space, decorated by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard! The rug looks perfectly at home above the bed!

(photo found via 75th and Sedgwick)

Another room with great color!! And the rug on the wall is by Thomas Paul.

(photo via Apartment Therapy)

Very neutral decor and a simple rug on the wall. 

(photo via The Lonny Blog)

 I love the idea of hanging the rug from ceiling to floor! And that small piece draping above the bed adds an interesting look.

(photo via Marjorie Skouras Design)

Very cool rug! 

(photo via The Design Files)

Love everything about this dining space! The rug art is great!

(photo via Design Sponge)

Woody Wood Rug on the wall! Love that green dresser too!

(photo via YLDesign)

Justin Timberlake...... Home Goods Designer???

Yes, yes, it's true! Justin Timberlake and longtime friend/interior designer, Estee Stanley, have worked together to design a line of home goods and art that will be available via HomeMint, in May. Elle Decor interviewed both Justin and Estee and shared photos of a few pieces from their collection. Notice the blue and white?? I told you it was a trend right now! Check it out!
(photos from Elle Decor)

Estee and Justin

Cutting boards, plates and glasses, oh my!

Lollipop Stackable Stools

New Wave

Moroccan and Turkish rugs, love these!

Touches of Blue and White!

My mom has forever loved using blue and white to decorate with. I mean, she LOVES those colors together. Used in a room, blue and white give the space a crisp, clean, classic look. Blue and white decor is also very on trend right now. ( You will see more of it in our Justin Timberlake post tomorrow!)

Designer, David Lawrence recently designed a Hampton home using plenty of blue and white touches. I love those rugs!
(photos from House Beautiful)

The fabulous blue and white rug is from Madeline Weinrib. Rattan benches on said rug are from Mecox Gardens.

 I love this little area so much! Antique cast-iron table with leather top and chairs from Ralph Pucci.

 Another incredible rug by Oscar de la Renta for Elson & Company.

Notting Hill Townhome!

This Notting Hill townhome belongs to interior designer Peter Mikic and his partner, Sebastian Scott. Their home used to part of hotel and was completely rundown when they bought it. As you will see from the pictures below, they have given the house a new life and it's quite fantastic! They have an affection for big, framed prints, custom made furniture and they're are not afraid to throw some color around. I love this place.
(photos from Elle Decor)

 This velvet sofa is so beautiful! And I love the mirror tiles.

 The space is so bright! I love the mirror above the fireplace.

 See the big prints on the wall? Love them. And the green rug is an expected touch of color.

 Such a lovely breakfast area. Table and chairs are custom made.

EVERYONE should be able to have a fabulous sofa by the tub!

Love for Living Rooms!!

You watch TV there, read books there, hang out with your family there, take a nap on the couch in there.... the living room. Usually a pretty good size space, there are so many things you can do with your living room. Here are some inspiring pictures!

 I love all the prints and textures in this room!

(photo from Elle Decor)

The floors, all the windows, the colors.. yes, yes and yes!!

(photo from Hit Decors)

Very feminine and pretty! 

(photo found via Pinterest)

WOW! Lots of color in here!

(photo from freshome)

So put together. That chandelier is amazing!!

(photo from little green notebook)

Such a cozy looking living room. I love the white slip-covered sofa and chair!

(photo from House and Home)

I love all that's going on in here but I chose this picture because I especially love the big baskets holding all the movies. Storage does not have to be ugly and these a fabulous!!

(photo from My Home Ideas)

Don't know that I would have the guts do this but it's so bold and interesting!!

(photo from White Tapestry)