Trending: Layering Rugs

This isn't exactly a new trend and to be honest, I not suggesting this is for everyone.  There is definitely an art to layering.  BUT if you think about it, it you (or at least your most stylish friends) layer your wardrobe, why wouldn't you layer textiles?  And the matchy-matchy decor of yore has made a graceful exit and given way to a more collected-over-time look.

The easiest (read: fool proof) and most common way to layer rugs is to use a natural fiber rug like jute or seagrass as your base rug and then put a smaller more eye catching rug on top; maybe a kilim, hide, or oriental rug.  Layering is also great if you have a rug that you love, but perhaps it doesn't cover the space you need. One last thing: layering can create a tripping hazard, so be mindful of that...not good for small children or elderly friends and family.

via Lonny May 2012

Darryl Carter, hide rugs are perfect for this trend since they have such a low profile.

Tom Delevan, a gorgeous Beni Ourain rug over seagrass over an amazing herringbone floor. *Swoon*

I'm not really a fan of the diagonal placement, but you get the point.

The size (too small) and tone (dark, similar to the wood floor) aren't right  to place  under this dining table, but  layered over the seagrass rug--perfect.

So, do love it or hate it?  Would you ever consider layering? -Ashleigh

Saturday Shopping: Tray it Up

Trays are ubiquitous in decor for a reason; they are a great catchall to organize and tidy up those little things that you use everyday but don't "belong" anywhere, but you want constant access to them.

From the cocktail table to hold your latest reading and your remotes or your ottoman--a tray makes a great flat surface your cup of coffee--to a nice little side table or console with a tray to create your mini bar to your dressing table to collect all your pretty thing or your desk to collect the odd and ends.

on a cocktail table, via decorpad

on a console, via lonny

on an ottoman, via pinterest

on an ottoman

as a minibar, Miles Redd

a snakeskin tray on a dressing table, via decorpad

There are as many trays out there as there are ways to use them...here are a few:

snakeskin tray via MultiChic

you know I had to add a (gold!) chevron tray, via etsy 

west elm always has a good selection to choose from

a square tray from brookstone

large faux silver croc tray from zgallerie

Do you use trays around your home? -Ashleigh

Kentucky Derby Inspired Rooms and Decor

I love horses.  I mean LOVE.  I love horse inspired decor, so in honor of Derby Weekend I've compiled a few of my favorite inspirations, rooms and art.

Nuevo Estilo

I purchased this print on Etsy from Design Crisis a couple of years ago, I still haven't got it framed, but I adore it.

Miriam Sweeney via Saatchi

Would you not die to have a tack room like this?

via Habitually Chic

via Elle Decor, love the black wall. LOVE.

via Masion Luxe

If you want to create your own equestrian inspired space but find it can be a little old fashion for your taste, it doesn't have to be so literal.  If you keep a certain color palette in mind and remember certain materials and textures, you can hit the nail on the head.  So think about these adjectives : reclaimed, rustic, neutral… somewhat structured… to describe this look. And about these colors… gold, cognac, mustard, weathered denim, cream, brown, navy.

VoK Design Group featuring one of my favorites from Tom Dixon

Happy Derby Weekend! -Ashleigh