Hive5: Rugs For Every Room

by Nicole Colayco • Jun 25, 2007 11:16 AM PDT

What's a great way to perk up a tired apartment or home? Buy a rug! Investing in a new one will not only warm and update your home, but also save your floors from too much wear and tear. There's just one catch: we're going to have to veto that crusty pile of thread from your parents' first house and suggest you treat yourself to something that won't make you retch when you smell it.

From den to nursery, the hive's got a rug for every room. What are you waiting for?

#1 Tribal Diamond Rug by West Elm

The geometric design of this West Elm rug is at once primitive and modern, making it the perfect choice if your sense of style is in transition. Few people purge and replace all their furniture at once, and this piece makes it possible to ease slowly into a new look. Its neutral colors and various sizes also make it an great choice for lots of homes.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/173521

#2 Landscape Rug

We love the idea of bringing a little piece of the outdoors inside, and this unique rug's removable grass tuft was just too cute to pass up. We also love the raised pseudo-river rocks for stretching out and taking cat naps on.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/54106

#3 Wool Pebble Rug

The spun wool pebbles of this rug look like you stole them from a stream bed, but really they're the work of the clever minds at 2 Form Design in Norway. We just ask that you leave your stilettos at the door or you may be seeing this rug uncomfortably up-close and personal.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/100209

#4 Tic Tac Toe Area Rug

This rug is perfect for a rec room or child's bedroom, where it'll not only keep your kids occupied, but will also keep spills off your permanent carpet. Just make sure to keep track of the X's and O's or one of you is sure to always lose!

Where In The Hive: bookmark/84712

#5 Chambord Rug

For the more grown-up rooms of the house, there's the Chambord Rug from Gump's. This hand-trimmed masterpiece has the luster of silk but the durability of cotton, with a luxe design that will complement even your best furniture.