The Beauty of Tapestry and Fabric Bordered Rugs

Shown here is a Glen Eden Tapestry Border, displaying how to frame a room and a dining table, while dramatically adding to the decor

The border shown here was cut from a width of fabric sent by our client.  This is also a good example of framing

a dining room table.  The cut corners add an interesting design element while keeping the rug out of the traffic flow.

Finding rugs to match Oriental rugs can be challenging.  Tapestry's offer a solution.

 

Two views showing a rug and stair runner matching an

oriental.  Fabric borders can also be used as an inset as shown in the foyer rug

This tapestry was also used as an inset border.  Notice the cord inset in the green outside border.  Cording used in upholstery can also be used as an unusual decorative touch.  this cord was used as an inset in the green outside border.  Cording can ALSO be used as a finished edge to a rug, instead of binding.

This fabric border was cut from a width of 54" fabric and bordering a wool sisal.  The fabric highlights the fireplace.

This technique can also be used to create depth to a room, by not ending the rug at the fireplace, but following the hearth outline.

This is a popular Tapestry by Stanton with a traditional Acanthus leaf.  The tapestry shows up elegantly against the rich wool carpet from Prestige Mills.  The landing on these steps needed to be built on the job.  These are pie shaped steps that create a turn in a set of steps.

A Chenille tapestry border on a wool

sisal carpet adding an elegant touch to this

long hall.

Houndstooth - The classic check

Toile Fabric on a wool sisal.  Black and Tan,

a wonderful traditional look

If you are having a piece of furniture upholstered, often you can order extra fabric to border a rug for the room the piece of furniture is in, or an adjoining room.  This creates a very tailored and custom look to your decor. You will need to order the length of the rug plus 6" or a pattern repeat.  For example - If a rug is a 6 x 9, you would order 3 yd's and 6" of fabric to border this size rug.  Often a fabric will have a big repeat.  We can take the best part of the repeat and use it as a border. This can also make a stunning effect to your decor and rug.