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| Date | 4/25/2011 9:00:40 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | By Melissa McGuire Spring has sprung, and with it comes cleaning and redecorating. The area rug industry is responding with a host of new collections. FCNews spotlights a few of those... |
| Article | By Melissa McGuire Spring has sprung, and with it comes cleaning and redecorating. The area rug industry is responding with a host of new collections. FCNews spotlights a few of those. Colonial Mills (CMI) For more than 30 years, the New England-based manufacturer has offered braided rugs and accessories with designs ranging from traditional to modern. “Through a collaborative vision to think outside the typical braided rug marketing concepts, we were able to incorporate new photography and layouts, allowing the customer to focus on the textures, fibers and construction of each rug,” said Meredith Thayer, product and design manager. The line adds seven new collections to its existing 25 in the standard line. “It’s the perfect blend—a collage of innovative, fresh designs that still incorporate the traditional durability and comfort you expect from a braided-texture rug,” said Lynne Michello, director of marketing. Harounian For over four decades David and Lee Harounian have designed and manufactured area rugs touting up-to-the-minute fashions, classic interpretations and antique reproductions. Among the 12 collections being introduced this year, the Bentley and Pars Kashan lines represent the epitome of modern to classic designs. The Bentley collection is constructed of wool, viscose and polyester fibers that are hand tufted in dense stripes of texture. Each is colored in subtle tonal shades, hand finished and inspected by craftsmen in India. Available in three colorways and sizes, the suggested retail price for a 5 x 8 is $479. The Pars Kashan collection has been dubbed “a classic Persian design with a modern twist” by recreating a Kashan design without a traditional border. The product is hand tufted with a special blend of Indian wools. Available in six colorways and three sizes, suggested retail for a 5 x 8 is $399. Nourison “There is no better way to bring spring indoors than the addition of a floral rug to the décor” said Joyce Lowe, national director of area rug sales, Nourison. The popular Tropics collection is unveiling its newest design, TS13 Mocha. The entire collection is handtufted of 100% wool, certified Green Label Plus. “The warm, neutral color palette of grays, ivories, golds and mocha tones coordinates with any interior, warm or cool, making our newest product a perfect addition to any space in the home,” Lowe said. Sizes range from 4 x 6 to 8 x 11. Oriental Weavers With the increasing popularity of the indoor/outdoor rug, the company is introducing the Montego collection, with up to five colors in each rug. “The colors of our Montego collection were inspired by the fresh, bright hues of nature,” said Aaron Gray, marketing director. The rugs’ textural effects add to the surface interest and stain-resistant fibers offer durability. The polypropylene rugs retail at $129 for a 5-foot, 3-inch x 7- foot, 6-inch. Shaw Living Tommy Bahama Home expanded with four designs inspired by the “timelessness of antique design and colors naturally found along the coast.” Rugs are constructed of Shaw’s Evertouch nylon, which can be recycled back into new carpet fiber. Five sizes range from 1-foot, 10-inch x 2-foot, 9-inch to 7-foot, 9-inch x 10-foot, 10-inch. Suggested retail for a 5-foot, 5-inch x 7-foot, 9-inch is $879. |