"Nobody looks at rugs." They do at my house. Maybe that's because I spend as much time choosing them as choosing art ;) And in looking at my rugs, just as in looking at my art, people see something of my history and who I am. The rugs say that I've spent time in the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent, that I like tribal art, and that I'm not afraid to hang rugs and "rug-like objects" on my walls as art as well as place them underfoot. The art says I've got eclectic taste, like different materials and media, and do not buy art as decor. Some of the first things I bought, over 40 years ago, have been in homes on four continents and there's always been a place for them because they're important to me. Same goes for the "accessories" (and I confess, I'm no minimalist!) I love the shapes and workmanship of a lot of Islamic things - trays, water jugs, even a chapati container. But I've also got a couple of beautiful bowls inlaid with mother of pearl from Fiji, some Greek ceramics, Murano glass, a framed piece of a Hindu temple door, and a Haida carving from my native BC. Essentially, these are the story of my life. None of my things were expensive or are particularly valuable - but they matter to me more than the most perfect Persian silk carpet or the most expensive oil painting because I can tell a story about each one of them.

Way better! Th e photo posted twice!! Love the kitty too. Can you open the shade and let some light in there? Turn the lamps ON? !!! Honestly..... I think you need a dab of color and some texture. Gray is fine, but wer are looking a bit wan.......... : ) https://www.pier1.com/tufted-blue-bench-with-metal-base/3763570.html?scid=scplp3763570&sc_intid=3763570&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=google_pla&s_cid=pla0000003&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw_Ko8uCe3gIVhjppCh1R8wCPEAkYISABEgLWM_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hello all. I received this brand new platform bed for free, and I'm not crazy about it (HATE the Silver trim, my hand to God, it's actually silver glitter,) Also, it's a little too large for the guest room I'm going to use it in and I still need to add TWO new nightstands (as I promised I would to the person who gave it to me for when they come to stay, they both want their own nightstand.) I'm thinking of painting the trim on the bed, Pewter, in a Hammered finish. The nightstands can be no longer than 19 WIDE and needs at least 1 drawer, 2 or more would be preferable. My Nightstand Questions: 1) What style would match this bed? 2) Should I paint the new nightstands to match the Pewter trim? 3) Should I paint the Nightstands something totally different? 4) If I choose a different material, such as Metal... would have it match the bed and could I find one with drawers? Also, I'd like to paint the wall behind the bed it a great NEW color to make the room POP! I have so many rooms in my house that have white/beige or taupe walls, I'd like this room to "stand out" a bit. I 1) I'm thinking Green, Blue or maybe even Red? 2) What Greens, Blues or Red is trendy there days? 3) No Oranges, Yellows, Lime Green, Pink, Brown, etc. please.) 4) My concern is, is this bed set too dark for a Green, Blue or Red wall? After all this, I still need a RUG to break up the wood bed from the new wood floors we just put in this room. So Rug ideas to match: Bed Nightstands Accent Wall Paint... That's "all"... lol Thanks everyone!

Jck, where did you find those? I am also looking for a rug. I like the second one. J Bradley, what is your style? Traditional, modern, transitional? Thousands of rugs out there.