Chevron, Zigzag and Stripes… Love it, or hate it?

February 8, 2010

I have been crushing on patterned floor tiles and graphic stone flooring for some time, but have not determined if I could be swayed into this sort of carpet.

rectangle-patterned-rug-purple-walls
{Apartment Therapy}

navy-and-white-striped-rug
{Country Living}

blue-white-zigzag-rug
{Ann Sacks}

pink-red-zigzag-rug
{Making it Lovely}

black-white-rectangle-pattern-rug
{Nate Berkus}

black-white-striped-carpet
{From the Right Bank}

black-white-rectangle-rug
{Apartment Therapy}

zigzag-rug
{West Elm}

How do you feel about zig-zag, chevron pattern, and stripes on the floor? Do you love it or hate it? Please discuss.

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Full Size writes... {February 8, 2010 at 10:08 am}

I really like that third one. It is so unique and different. It especially works well with that table in the middle of that pattern.

sarah writes... {February 8, 2010 at 10:35 am}

I love them! I think it brings a lot of visual interest to a space and really helps to define a room. Especially love the blue and white one in the second photo.
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pam robinson writes... {February 8, 2010 at 10:47 am}

i am a pretty calm… solid color home… i do appreciate most all designs and pattern these are nice..
i am happy to have found your blog… it is fabulous… x pam

ABC Dragoo writes... {February 8, 2010 at 11:34 am}
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http://bit.ly/9vzjdK similar post, different take. Check it out! :)

Genavee writes... {February 8, 2010 at 12:04 pm}

I love it. I’m a fan of bold color and bold patterns, and having them on the floor seems less overwhelming and easier to change out.
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ABC Dragoo writes... {February 8, 2010 at 2:08 pm}
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Pam, I too am super glad you found EADL keep your comments coming! :)

Sarah, I have been dying over navy and white recently. It’s such a classic combination – that is the first photo I found for this post … and I went in search of more! xx

Thanks for your comments ladies — and be sure to check out the other link I posted in the comments earlier. The comments on that post are really interesting as well as the links within the post… it could keep you reading about patterns on the floor for some time! ;)

xxABCD
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Beth writes... {February 16, 2010 at 5:27 am}

Love it. Plus if you get an inexpensive version from ikea or west elm if you change your mind at some point it won’t be the end of the world!
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Rachel writes... {February 19, 2010 at 4:19 pm}

I LOVE it!!!
Especially in neutral colors for large rugs. For smaller rugs or runners, I like the graphic look of a higher contrast like the ones you have posted.
They are really fun.
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ABC Dragoo writes... {February 19, 2010 at 4:31 pm}
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Rachel,

I am glad it’s a winner wÍth you. Good idea about the neutral in larger areas. Seems most I have seen are of the black+white or navy+white variety…

I’ll keep my eyes peeled and report back!
xxabcd

Rachel writes... {February 19, 2010 at 4:38 pm}

Have you looked at Shyam Ahuja?? They are known for their dhurries – and they can custom make something for you.

You are right – most of the stripe-y and chevron rugs out there right now are black and white or blue and white, but I’ve seen a few neutral ones around. They’re just not as popular or readily available, so usually clients have to have them custom made.
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