Q+A with Scott

What do you do if you have a rug you love that is too small for the room?

I love to layer smaller rugs on top of sisal rugs. It gives a really nice layered look and will also help cover the desired amount of flooring you need to. Sisal rugs come in a variety of blends, weaves and colors.

How far do area rugs need to come off the baseboard?

Depending on your furniture arrangement, the standard practice is approx 12" around the entire room. It will give a nice cohesive and custom look.

What type of rug is going to be kid friendly and pet friendly?

Anything wool will be perfect! Low pile or even a wool loop would be great....so easy to maintain and to clean. I would not recommend synthetics or any natural grass products.

Is it OK to mix patterns of area rugs from room to room?

Most definitely...as long as they are in the same color ranges, don¹t be afraid to mix it up. It might be nice to use a solid in one room just to break it up a bit. Make sure your patterns are complimentary to each other. (geometric to geometric, floral to floral, etc)

Scott Laslie, designer extrordinaire can boast numerous mentions in national design magazines, but that's not why we like him so much. Not only are his designs tasty and beautiful, but he can solve and problem on any budget. So we've invited him to answer some questions for you.

Trying to decide between a classic sisal boucle and something a little more bold and daring? Craving a change in color but don't have a huge budget for other changes? Scott is more than likely to have an answer for you.

It's easy, just click here to send Scott a message with your question and maybe even a picture of your room.

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