There’s Zebra Stripes Then There’s Zebra AND Stripes

22 comments on “There’s Zebra Stripes Then There’s Zebra AND Stripes”

1. Raina
   June 24th, 2009 @ 2:01 am

   Yes, yes it is. Please send me the striped rug on the bottom ASAP. Problem solved.

2. Melissa
   June 24th, 2009 @ 2:30 am

   I’m a wee bit dizzy with all the stripes! Maybe just the zebra would do just fine…
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3. tiina
   June 24th, 2009 @ 4:27 am

   hmm.. i’m not sure now what i think. maybe it’s better without the rug under. what a fantastic floor you have by the way, is it cement? cool

4. Jessica
   June 24th, 2009 @ 5:39 am

   I don’t know about this one…

   That striped rug is such perfection, but with the zebra on top (which I am not a fan of in any room) its just too much…

   Bravo for experimenting though!

5. camila
   June 24th, 2009 @ 5:46 am

   Hmm I love zebra and I love stripes, but I’m not loving it together. Sorry! But the table does look gorgeous all set up!

6. Meg
   June 24th, 2009 @ 6:25 am

   I also love that floor, polished concrete? Gorgeous!

7. Kellie Collis
   June 24th, 2009 @ 6:36 am

   I actually like it. Mixed with beautiful, elegant decor. x

8. ALEK
   June 24th, 2009 @ 8:19 am

   This is great! Keep your thoughts coming, please!

   Raina: You are due for a housewarming gift soon, right?

   Tiina and Meg: Yes, the floor is concrete. I LOVE it.

9. nkp
   June 24th, 2009 @ 9:45 am

   Firstly, I love the new look of the blog…congrats! I can’t wait to catch up on my reading.

   I love the zebra and I love that stripe-y IKEA number, but together they are a wee overpowering. I think either one alone is a stunner in your oh-so-beautiful space!

10. The Antiques Diva
    June 24th, 2009 @ 12:16 pm

    Great Personality!!!

11. tiina
    June 24th, 2009 @ 2:58 pm

    i have mentioned you on my blog. have a look! http://liviaconcepts.blogspot.com/2009/06/lovely-blogs-you-need-to-visit.html

    /tiina

12. ana
    June 24th, 2009 @ 3:23 pm

    yes yes I think a little too much
    the one at the bottom will be just perfect

13. A Life More Fabulous
    June 24th, 2009 @ 3:48 pm

    I think it’s fun and fresh! But probably not something you’ll keep this way forever and ever. If you love it – leave it! You’ll know when it’s time for a change and then you can switch it up again!

14. anh-minh
    June 24th, 2009 @ 6:07 pm

    I’m in agreement with the majority of other commenters. I think the striped rug provides enough of a visual statement. When combined with the zebra, I’m not sure which one to focus on. (BTW, I loved the striped rug placement in your previous living room photos.)

15. Deborah Milne
    June 24th, 2009 @ 7:18 pm

    Alas – I still adore it too!!

16. Jane @ Beach House
    June 25th, 2009 @ 8:15 am

    If I never see another zebra rug it will be too soon…

17. erin@designcrisis
    June 25th, 2009 @ 8:25 am

    But I want the striped rug!

    Has anyone else already mentioned that your floor is stunning???

18. the brick house
    June 25th, 2009 @ 7:31 pm

    hmmmmmm. nope i can’t get on board with both.
    I like the zebra by itself under the table because of the organic shape. I think a bold graphic rug might be distracting from the bold graphic set up of the table and chairs. Especially one with a lot of white and black in it. More especially two of them.

    maybe no rug?

    I’m of the school of no rugs under dining tables after being scolded by a friend from Israel who just didn’t get the whole rug thing.

    You’ll just spill food on it! She kept saying.

19. Maddie
    June 25th, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

    Good idea, but maybe a tad too much. Maybe just the zebra rug, keeps things a bit different. Of course, the bottom one looks good too. I like the look, just not “wild” about it. Har. Har. Har. And yes, the floor is beautiful!

20. ALEK
    June 26th, 2009 @ 6:11 am

    Well, I think the people have spoken! Thank you all for your input. I knew I could count on you. I think the zebra will go solo (which is how it was before).

    For all you anti-zebra people: I hear you. It’s one of those love it or hate it things. God knows I have a lot of those!

21. Bromeliad
    June 29th, 2009 @ 4:15 pm

    Cut a striped rug into a zebra shape.

    Wouldn’t that be cool?

    (p.s. I liked the double up rugs, at least for a summer thing.)
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22. pk @ room remix
    June 30th, 2009 @ 9:11 am

    love it! fun. out of the box. love your floor to!
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