I recently have been so drawn to bare floors! As a designer, the carpet or area rug is usually the first place you start when you create a space, but what about forgoing it altogether? I thought at first it might be cold or barren but when done right - I think the lack of a floor covering is so breezy and chic!
3 tips to make this look work at home:
{1} Be sure the room has plenty of other textiles, fabrics, or upholstery - this will soften the look
{2} Don't worry if your floors are not perfect - if they have patina and and you love them, then go for it
{3} Fill the space with extra visual interest and texture from art and accessories - this will create a lovely contrast with the bare floors below!
Kind of freeing right!? If this look is not totally for you, a great solution is to add a few small vintage throw rugs or sheepskins just where you need them most!
XOXO
9 comments:
When you have such beautiful floors, it'd be a shame to cover them. I love the look; it's very pristine.
There is something that feels so "clean" about this look.
I love being as rug-free as possible. It somehow seems to create more seamlessness and space.
What an interesting idea! I am always partial to area rugs then wall to wall. I don't think I'd ever go completely without, but I do love the look!
I need to invest in some beautiful floors pronto! I've been wondering if it's possible to go rug-free, mostly because I have a dog that insists on peeing on our living room rug (gross, but sadly true).
Great points about working without a rug. One of my favorite rooms (and floors) lately is the one you show from the Canadian House and Home Showhouse - and it's funny because I hadn't even noticed the room didn't have a rug - I guess they did it so well I didn't see it was missing anything! :)
love this post...I love bare floorboards, they have a natural warmth, they do not need much around (or on) them xo
We have bare floorboards in our home - luckily we have underfloor heating - otherwise it would be rather freezing during the winters here. I love them - but on the lookout for a Kelim rug as we speak. These images are very lovely.
Happy wednesday to you,
Axx
These floors are gorgeous! Love the natural look. Great inspirations, Allison!
Jessie
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