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Gray and Ivory Striped Rug - $78.75 » When in doubt, you can never go wrong with simple stripes. From tone-on-tone to bright colors, a striped rug complements a classic design scheme.
Zigzag Rug - $49.00 » At first glance, a chevron rug may seem too busy for a traditional space, but quite often it has the effect of making a dressier space feel fun and young.
With $200 and elbow grease, Southwell transformed a 1970s shag-carpeted stairway into a cheery beach-inspired space. "We're happy with how it turned out," she says. "I just wanted a casual, bright, whitewashed look for a beach cottage for our young family. My husband didn't want me to run up a credit card. We call it a win-win." The stairs lead from the home's living area to the upstairs bedrooms.
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