Wednesday, September 27, 2017

A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Rug


Learn how to pick the right rug for your space with Annie Selke's rug breed guide. A detailed look at all the rug constructions, from cotton rugs to indoor/outdoor rugs, wool rugs and more. Annie Selke makes selecting a rug easy! We offer Free Design Assistance and a Rug Sample Program.


Flat Weave Cotton

Features & Benefits: Durable construction; soft underfoot; lightweight, low profile, and often reversible.  Pet Friendly and Child Friendly.

Where to use: High- and low-traffic spaces; well-used family areas like hallways, bedrooms, and stairs. 

How it's made: Cotton yarns make up the warp and weft of these hand-woven, basic-loom-weave rugs. Stripes and pattern run the length or width of the rug. 

Care: 
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • As woven rugs settle, a stray piece of yarn may pop up. This is perfectly normal. Do not cut the yarn; simply tuck and pull it back through the underside of the rug. 
  • Small rugs may be hand washed gently in cold water; professional cleaning is recommended for larger area rugs. 
  • Do not machine wash, bleach or tumble dry.
Woven Jacquard Cotton

Features & Benefits:  Soft underfoot; low profile and lightweight, reversible. Pet Friendly and Child Friendly.

Where to Use: Great for low- to medium-traffic areas such as guest rooms, hallways, and home offices. 

How it's made: Cotton yarns make up the warp and weft of these hand-woven rugs, which are made on a jacquard loom, with the weft skipping specific warps to create a reversible pattern. 

Care:
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • As woven rugs settle, a stray piece of yarn may pop up. This is perfectly normal. Do not cut the yarn; simply tuck and pull it back through the underside of the rug. 
  • Small rugs may be hand washed gently in cold water; professional cleaning is recommended for larger area rugs. 
  • Do not machine wash, bleach or tumble dry.

Large Hook Cotton

Features & Benefits: Cushy, springy feel; high profile, with an eye-catching looped construction. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: Their cushy and comfortable feel underfoot makes these rugs perfect for both living rooms and bedrooms. 

How It's Made:  Woven from recycled jersey fabric with large hooks. Cotton canvas back, attached with latex. 

Care:  
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • As woven rugs settle, a stray piece of yarn may pop up. This is perfectly normal. Any loose loops can be trimmed flush with the rug pile without causing any damage. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.

Cotton/Viscose Woven Blend 

Features & Benefits: Viscose-blend rugs offer the same lush feel underfoot as silk.

Where to Use:  The delicate fibers of viscose-blend rugs are best suited for low-traffic, gently used rooms only such as the office, master bedroom, or living room. Not suitable for homes with children and pets. 

How It's Made:  A multi-step, intricate hands-on process, hand-loom knotted yarns are spun and dyed and hand-woven, then sheared by hand, giving a distressed look. 

Care:  
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • Avoid exposure to moisture of any kind, as this may cause permanent staining.
  • Using water of any kind on these rugs may cause damage. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.

Cotton Hand Knotted

Features & Benefits: Plush feel; durable construction. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: This rug is an ideal backdrop for your master bedroom, family room, or dining room. 

How It's Made:  Cotton and wool are first knotted and then sheared by hand, which creates a plush feel, unique mottled appearance, and excellent durability.

Care:
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • Some shedding may occur with all hand-knotted rugs. Use a low setting when vacuuming to minimize shedding If shedding still occurs, professional cleaning can help remove loose fibers. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only. 
Cotton Chenille 

Features & Benefits: Soft and plush; low profile, reversible. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: Low- to medium-traffic areas, such as guest rooms, hallways, and home offices. 

How It's Made: A combination of cotton and cotton chenille gives these woven rugs their plush look and feel. The dye is hand pressed onto piles of yarn in a striped pattern, and the dyed yarn is then spun onto cones for weaving, where it makes up the warp of these basic-loom- weave rugs. The dyed portions of the yarn are staggered on the warp to create the pattern. 

Care: 
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • As woven rugs settle, a stray piece of yarn may pop up. This is perfectly normal. Do not cut the yarn; simply tuck and pull it back through the underside of the rug.
  •  For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.


Flat Weave Polypropylene

Features & Benefits: Ultra-durable construction, water-resistant, and UV-treated for fade resistance; low profile, lightweight, and reversible; washable, scrubbable, and bleachable. Child Friendly and Pet Friendly.

Where to Use:  A rug for all seasons! Terrific for high-traffic areas; kids' rooms; staircases; muddy messes such as sunrooms, decks, and porches; and any floor that gets wet - like the bathroom, the kitchen, or the basement. 

How It's Made:  Extruded poly yarns make up the warp and weft of these hand-woven rugs, with the weft skipping specific warps to create the pattern. 

Care: 
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • Vacuum, brush lightly with fresh or soapy water, or spray with a hose. 
  • Do not machine wash or machine dry.

Woven Rope Polypropylene

Features & BenefitsUltra-durable construction, water-resistant, and UV-treated for fade resistance; high profile, reversible; washable, scrubbable, and bleachable. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly/

Where to Use:  A rug for all seasons! Terrific for high-traffic areas; kids' rooms; muddy messes such as sunrooms, decks, and porches; and any floor that gets wet - like the bathroom, the kitchen, or the basement. 

How It's Made: Extruded poly yarns are braided into a rope, and the rope is hand constructed into these high-profile rugs. 

Care:  
  • Due to the nature of the woven yarns, these rugs may appear uneven when first received. Stretch the edges gently to even out the shape.
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • Vacuum, brush lightly with fresh or soapy water, or spray with a hose. 
  • Do not machine wash or machine dry.


Flat weave PET

Features & Benefits:  Eco-friendly polyester fiber made from recycled plastic bottles; durable construction, UV-treated for fade resistance; soft, wool-like texture; lightweight, low profile, reversible; washable, scrubbable. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly. 

Where to Use:  Just right for high-traffic areas and the porch or patio. 

How It's Made: Recycled polyester (PET) yarns make up the warp and weft of these hand-woven rugs, with the weft skipping specific warps to create the pattern. 

Care:  
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • Vacuum, brush lightly with fresh or soapy water, or spray with a hose. 
  • Scrub lightly as excess scrubbing can cause fuzzing/pilling. 
  • PET rugs can hold in moisture if not dried after complete saturation. If your PET rug is outdoors and becomes fully saturated after rain, please hang to help dry. 
  • Do not machine wash or dry.
Braided PET

Features & Benefits:  Eco-friendly polyester fiber made from recycled plastic bottles; durable and eye-catching braided construction, UV-treated for fade resistance; soft, wool-like texture; thick profile, reversible; washable, scrubbable. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: Ideal for adding organic texture to all your favorite spaces, both indoors and out, and for areas with heavy foot and paw traffic. HOW IT'S MADE: Recycled polyester (PET) yarns are machine-braided and sewed, making for a tight and extremely durable construction. 

Care: 
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • Vacuum, brush lightly with fresh or soapy water, or spray with a hose. 
  • Scrub lightly as excess scrubbing can cause fuzzing/pilling.
  • PET rugs can hold in moisture if not dried after complete saturation. If your PET rug is outdoors and becomes fully saturated after rain, please hang to help dry. 
  • Do not machine wash or dry.

Flat Weave Sisal

Features & Benefits: Ultra-durable, long-lasting blend of natural sisal, jute, and polypropylene; low profile; rustic charm and beautiful texture. 

Where to Use: A friendly foundation for any room - and they look great layered with other rugs! Perfect for adding a rustic touch to high-traffic indoor areas such as the covered sun porch, family room, or dining room. Not recommended for children's rooms. 

How It's Made:  Yarns of sisal - a plant-derived fiber, dyed with vegetable-based pigments - make up the warp and weft of these woven rugs, which are made on a jacquard loom. The pattern runs the length of the rug. 

Care: 
  • Recommended for indoor and enclosed, covered-porch use only. 
  • Regular vacuuming and rotation will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • When vacuuming, always use the standard head; never use the rotating brush. 
  • Remove dry spots by scraping carefully from the outer edges toward the middle of the spot. Do not rub wet spots; simply blot with paper towels, and clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
  • Professional cleaning recommended as needed. 
  • Flammable; do not place near a source of ignition.


Flat Weave Jute 

Features & Benefits:  Eco-friendly, sustainable, natural materials; tightly woven, ultra-durable construction; lightweight, low profile, reversible; sophisticated, natural earthen charm. 

Where to Use: Great in high-traffic indoor areas and on covered porches. Placement of these rugs are important, as our Jute rugs are dyed with vegetable based dyes that can fade if exposed to frequent sunlight. 

How It's Made: Yarns of natural jute - a vegetable fiber, dyed with vegetable-based pigments - make up the warp and weft of these hand-woven, basic-loom-weave rugs. The stripe or pattern runs the width of the rug. Natural color variations can occur. 

Care:
  • Recommended for indoor and enclosed, covered-porch use only. 
  • Regular vacuuming, rotation, and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • When vacuuming, always use the standard head; never use the rotating brush. 
  • Remove dry spots by scraping carefully from the outer edges toward the middle of the spot. 
  • Do not rub wet spots; simply blot with paper towels, and clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.  
  • Flammable; do not place near a source of ignition.

Jute Soumak 

Features & Benefits: Eco-friendly, sustainable, natural materials; tightly woven, ultra-durable construction; thick profile with raised, textured pattern; sophisticated, natural earthen charm; richly textured, rustic look and feel. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: For indoor use only; best in high-traffic areas like the main hallway, living room, or family room. 

How It's Made: These rugs are crafted through a complicated technique that involves the artisan skillfully braiding larger loops of the weft yarn around an additional warp to create a more textured surface. 

Care:  
  • Recommended for indoor and enclosed, covered-porch use only. 
  • Regular vacuuming, rotation, and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • When vacuuming, always use the standard head; never use the rotating brush. 
  • Remove dry spots by scraping carefully from the outer edges toward the middle of the spot.
  • Do not rub wet spots; simply blot with paper towels, and clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only. 
  • High traffic may cause a loop to occasionally pop up. Do not pull or trim the loop with scissors; simply tuck it back into the weave. 
  • Flammable; do not place near a source of ignition.
Jute Ticking

Features & Benefits: Eco-friendly, sustainable, natural materials; tightly woven, ultra-durable construction; medium profile, reversible; sophisticated, natural earthen charm; richly textured, rustic look and feel accentuated with classic ticking stripes. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: Great for high-traffic areas indoors and on covered porches. Placement of these rugs are important, as our Jute rugs are dyed with vegetable based dyes that can fade if exposed to frequent sunlight. 

How It's Made:  Yarns of natural jute - a vegetable fiber, dyed with vegetable-based pigments - make up the warp and weft of these hand-woven, basic-loom-weave rugs. A twisted braiding technique creates the ticking stripes, which run the width of the rug. Natural color variations can occur. 

Care: 
  • Recommended for indoor and enclosed, covered-porch use only. 
  • Regular vacuuming, rotation, and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • When vacuuming, always use the standard head; never use the rotating brush. 
  • Remove dry spots by scraping carefully from the outer edges toward the middle of the spot. 
  • Do not rub wet spots; simply blot with paper towels, and clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only. 
  • Flammable; do not place near a source of ignition.
Woven Jute

Features & Benefits: Eco-friendly, sustainable, natural materials; tightly woven, ultra-durable braided construction; thick profile, reversible; sophisticated, natural earthen charm; richly textured, rustic look and feel. Pet Friendly & Child Friendly.

Where to Use: Ideal for high-traffic areas like the living room, dining room, or covered porch. Placement of these rugs are important, as our Jute rugs are dyed with vegetable based dyes that can fade if exposed to frequent sunlight. 

How It's Made: Made of thick, super-strong natural jute yarns. Each row of these hand-crafted rugs is specially woven around a metal rod to achieve a chunky, looped effect. Natural color variations can occur. 

Care:
  • Recommended for indoor and enclosed, covered-porch use only. 
  • Regular vacuuming, rotation, and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • When vacuuming, always use the standard head; never use the rotating brush. 
  • Remove dry spots by scraping carefully from the outer edges toward the middle of the spot. • Do not rub wet spots; simply blot with paper towels, and clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.
  • High traffic may cause a loop to occasionally pop up. Do not pull or trim the loop with scissors; simply tuck it back into the weave. 
  • Flammable; do not place near a source of ignition.

Woven Wool

Features & Benefits:  Durable construction; lightweight, low profile, often reversible; rougher hand and natural earthen charm. 

Where to Use:  Suitable for dining rooms, living rooms and master bedrooms. 

How It's Made: Woven on vertical looms by passing weft yarns back and forth through the warp, just like our cotton woven and polypropylene flat weave rugs.

Care:
  • Regular vacuuming and the occasional gentle shake will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.
Micro-Hooked Wool

Features & Benefits: Durable construction; low maintenance; low profile; soft underfoot; eye-catching designs; stylish and sophisticated; timeless appeal. WHERE TO USE: Perfect for high-traffic areas like the living room, kids' rooms, staircases, and the hallway. 

How It's Made: Three to four plies of smaller wool yarn are used in each hook and hand-guided through a canvas tracing pattern with a hooking gun. The small, tight hooks create a low-profile rug. Cotton canvas back, attached with latex. With this technique, the artisans are able to get very detailed with designs. 

Care: 
  • Regular vacuuming, a gentle shake, and occasional grooming will keep these rugs looking their best. 
  • As hooked rugs settle, a stray loop of yarn may pop up. This is perfectly normal. Do not pull the loop; simply trim it with scissors. 
  • For bigger messes, we recommend professional cleaning only.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

To the Trade Program





Lavender Fields is passionate about design and we love teaming up with talented designers to create extraordinary spaces.   

If you are a designer or architect, signing up for our trade program is the best way to save money and make make money on your design projects. No project is too big or too small. We can work with you on a job accessorizing a room or completing a large design project and entire home. 

Benefits:
When you become a trade member you will receive: 
  • An exclusive discount on all full-priced items on our site. 
  • Free shipping on most orders
  • Project management services 
  • One stop access to unlimited resources. Our resources are not limited to what you see online. We have access to every wallpaper and fabric line you can imagine as well as most top furniture brands that are not listed online. 
  • Swatch sampling, finish sampling and rug samples
  • Premium white glove delivery on most furniture
  • Expedited delivery on select items 
  • Option for your work featured on our blog and social media 
    Signing Up:
    Signing up is easy. Just fill out an application here. We know that you are busy, so our application is all on one page and takes less than five minutes to complete. Once complete we will email you with your exclusive discount code. 

    Sign Up for Our Affiliate Program for Even More Benefits
    Sign up for our Affiliate program to get even more benefits. If you are looking for ways to grow your business our affiliate program is just another way to help you do that. Separate from our trade program, you can earn an easy commission off of our product just by referring a customer though linking us on your site, blog or instagram page. Learn more about the program and how to get started here.  

    Saturday, September 23, 2017

    Our favorite bedding...and we have a lot of favorites!

    Bedding is our speciality and our passion. It always has been. I remember my mother having a passion for bedding and always changing her bedding for every season. So naturally I grew up wanting to do the same thing. With luxury bedding like Bella Notte Linens that is not always possible but what is possible is changing a few shams and pillows to give your bed a completely different look or adding a coverlet and throw. Our bedding lines work very well together. You can mix and match Bella Notte with Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic, Taylor Linens, Pom Pom at Home and Couture Dreams. We do it all the time. Beautiful Shabby Chic sheets and a Bella Notte Duvet looks lovely together. Then add a Pine Cone Hill throw and your all set. Throw in some gorgeous Couture Dreams curtains and your room is super dreamy!









    Shop for all of our Bedding Collections on our website or by calling for Free Design Assistance. 

    Monday, September 18, 2017

    Fall Arrivals You Will Love!

    All of our new fall items are arriving daily at this point. We really love all the new introductions from Pine Cone Hill, Bella Notte Linens, Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic, Dash and Albert, Pom Pom at Home and Taylor Linens as well as all the new fall home decor, table linens, and so many fun gifts this season as we gear up and start to think about holiday shopping. We made shopping our New Arrivals easy you can now shop by Fall Inspiration, Holiday Shop, Apothecary, Bedding, Art, Decor and Lighting, Furniture and Rugs, Gifts.



    This season we are really adding to our Apothecary section. Our shop is filled with holistic, organic and vegan skin care and bath and body products. We love the latest arrivals from Live Botanical and Wild Botanicals. Our favorite candle this season is the Chai Love You a Latte. It smells amazing! We strive on finding artist that take pride in everything they make.




    You will start to see a lot of new arrivals in the next few weeks so check back frequently. You are going to love what we have in store for you this season!


    Exciting news to share - We are now on RewardStyle and ShareaSale. If you are a blogger or influencer sign up now to start making commission on all referrals. 











    Tuesday, September 12, 2017

    Beautiful New Children's Wallpaper Made in England

    We are pleased to introduce Hibou Home wallpaper designed and made in England. Hibou Home creates children's wallpapers and fabrics to suit today’s modern and stylish family home. Hibou Home believes you shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to the style of your kid's rooms, which is why they have created cool, designer wallpapers and fabrics that look fabulous and will stand the test of time. Their carefully chosen palette of Scandinavian inspired colors create a chic and sophisticated look that will suit stylish children's spaces. Perfect for little ones and older kids, their wallpapers and fabrics will harmonize beautifully with the rest of your home for many years to come. They care about quality and pride themselves in creating superior wallpapers and fabrics that will last. Every roll of wallpaper is meticulously produced with a wonderful depth and purity of color in a chalky, matte surface finish that’s utterly striking. Furthermore, their wallpapers are printed on paper sustainably and ethically sourced from FSC and PEFC accredited suppliers. All designed and made in England. Beautiful children's decor for beautiful houses.

    We are pleased to offer Free Design Assistance and can help you select the perfect wallpaper for your design project. Shop the entire collection by clicking here.



























    Saturday, June 10, 2017

    Tour Our Store for Summer 2017

    Take a peek inside our store all stocked up for summer. If you are local to long island or coming for a visit stop in and say hello. If you are not close, shop online and if you see anything in a photo that interests you give us a call 866-898-5461.