today’s guide is the second half of our patterned rug roundup. last week i posted part one, which was only a small portion of the rug guides i’ll be posting over the next week or two. so far we’ve posted runners and patterned rugs part one so i hope you’ll enjoy patterned rugs part two and stay tuned for basic/solid-colored rugs next tuesday!

[image above, clockwise from top left: unni rug $19.99, talitha rug by madeline weinrib at abc home, alvine rug $129, lovebirds rug $270+, dwell studio rug $75]

[image above, clockwise from top left: nelumbo rug $75+, richard nixon rug $600, delos rug $799, wonder wool rug $310+, flock rug $150]

[image above, clockwise from top left: palm rug $1800, suzanne rug by madeline weinrib, marrakesh rug $895, bloomery rug $439, optics floormat $76]

[image above, left to right: feather rug $270+, delos icon rug $379+, emma gardner ‘flowers on water’ rug, giraffe rug $295+]

[image above, clockwise from top left: angela adams birch rug $349, carousel rug $1800, martha stewart journey rug $420+, pieter van tuyl rug $7500 (splurge!), liam celery rug by madeline weinrib]

[image above, clockwise from top left: rug by amy helfand, kenga rug $349+, ranunculus rug $309+, emma red and zig zag (red and white) by madeline weinrib, hedda rug $249]

[image above, clockwise from top left: mini lulu rug $54, pat nixon rug $600, coqo rug $78+, morocco rug $249+, fuller rug by peace industry $2020, dwell studio striped rug $79.99]

[image above, clockwise from top left: lace flower rug $450+, spray rug by emma gardner $4950+, pixel crewel rug $295+, vintage lace rug by georgia chapman]

when i set out to build a guide to my favorite rugs in the market, i knew that tackling patterned rugs (as opposed to runners and solid-colored rugs) would be a hefty task. so rather than try to post all 70 images (some of which are collaged images of 4 or more designs) at once, i’m dividing the patterned-rugs guide into part 1 and 2. today is part one and next week i’ll run the second half- there were just too many to take in at once. so, i hope you’ll enjoy patterned rugs part one (i’ve tried to include a wide range of prices and styles)- tune in next week for part two. if you’d like to see part one, runners, just click here! for the full post on patterned rugs, click here- or just click “read more” below, there are 22 more rugs below.

[image above: ocean rug by angela adams $349+]

[image above: juliette rug $2025+]

[image above: rangoli rug by nani marquina]

[image above, left to right: rugs by twinkle living- poker rug $1344, midnight rug $549]

[image above: ‘overleaf’ rug from the rug company]

[image above: sardinia rugs by moroso $9527]

[image above: sail stripe rug by dash and albert. $28+]

[images above, left to right: tangiers rug $89+, zebra rug $89+, batik rug $99+]

[images above, left to right: crop circle rug by luke irwin, baja coconut modern rug $609+, geometric florals rug $609+]

[image above: awning stripe rug $29+]

today is the first of a three-part product roundup dedicated to rugs. over the next three weeks i’ll be rounding up a large selection of rugs divided into the following categories: runners, patterned rugs and solid/basic rugs. today we’re kicking things off with runners- my favorite way to add color to dark hallways. i’ve been looking for a great runner for months now and have come to the conclusion that i’m going to save up for a piece from bev hisey. below i’ve rounded up a selection of runners from various stores, but if you’re looking for more options these are some of my favorite shops to check for rugs and runners: velocity art and design, unica home, 2modern, target (they have more than i can even process), west elm, cb2, all modern, urban outfitters, anthropologie, crate and barrel and pottery barn. if you have any favorites you feel are missing, please add them in the comment section below and we’ll add them as we go along.

[image above, left to right: angela adams ‘mammy’ runner $425, hanson runner $59.95, solara indoor/outdoor runner $129, islands runner $425]

[image above, clockwise from top left: quixotic reverie runner $248, lucky stars runner $180, tenso runner $248, bailey runner $79.99, brooke slate runner by madeline weinrib, suzi pink runner by madeline weinrib appx. $2500]

[image above, clockwise from top left: sand vines runner $1,000, seeds runner $1,000, clover runner $875, dandelion runner $368, palm runner $1350, galliformes runner $248]

[image above, clockwise from top left: bev hisey wool runner $220]

[image above, clockwise from top left: rugs from bev hisey (these are narrow enough to be used in wider hallways)]

[image above, left to right: amy helfand runner, painted graphic runner $28, scroll flocked runner $28]

[image above, left to right: striped berber runner $54.99, lulu runner $425, uptown runner $79.99, sofia runner $199.99]

[image above: create your own custom runner with flor tiles from interface flor. around $12.99 per tile and up]

today’s last product roundup is all about shower curtains. for me, shower curtains are a chance to bring in some bold color and pattern into what is usually (at least for us city dwellers) one of the smallest spaces in your home. i’m not entirely satisfied with the shower curtain market as a whole, but there are definitely some stand-out designs and companies in the mix. that said, i’m a big fan of having your own custom curtain made. i regularly buy fabric from repro depot and purl soho that i have my local tailor sew into a shower-curtain sized square. i then cut and sew the holes myself but you can actually hire a seamstress to do this for you if you like (or use clips with curtain rings attached). to keep the fabric as safe as possible from water, be sure to use a thick plastic liner behind the fabric- ours gets wet anyway so i just make sure it dries thoroughly and i wash it every few weeks. but, if you’d rather buy something pre-made just click here to view the full guide or just click “read more” as you scroll down. enjoy! [need a bath mat to go with your new curtain? click here to check out this afternoon’s bath mat guide.]

[image above: seersucker shower curtain by india rose $97]

[image above, clockwise from top left: pieced nylon curtain $16.99, marimekko unikko shower curtain $49, floral jazz curtain $29.99, green dots curtain $24.99, sundew shower curtain $88]

[image above, left to right: petal falls curtain $148, nicole miller curtain $49.99, sweet william curtain $29.99, grass and sky curtain $88]

[image above: john robshaw curtains (try using his curtains or fabric to create a custom curtain- just back with plastic or a plastic liner to protect the fabric as much as possible)]

[image above, left to right: ethel rund curtain $8.99, ruffles shower curtain $29.99, gisen curtain $8.99]

[image above: towel print shower curtain $59.00]

today’s first roundup is all about bathmats and bath rugs. whether you’re looking for something soft and feminine or simple and zen, there’s a wide range here to choose from. and no bath mat guide would be complete with a matching shower curtain guide so stay tuned for that next at 1pm. the selections continue well after the jump so click here for the full guide or just click “read more” below. [image above: organic animal print bath mats $29 each]

[image above, clockwise from top left: fresh cut bathmat $48, dots bath rug $24.99, isola bella bath rug $38+, abstract bath mat $38-$58, bamboo bathmat $12.95, yoyo bath rug $32+]

[image above, left to right: waterbury bath mat $69.99, vetiver bath mat $49+]

[image above: ryokan bathmat $58]

[image above, clockwise from top left: modern home link bath rug $19.99, bamboo bath mat $19.95, spot on rug bath rug $29.99, fern forest bathmat $38-$48, shadow leaves bath rug $29.99, tiddliwinks bath rug $19.99, safari bathmat $39.95]

[image above: manhole bathmat $39]

[image above: pb classic bath rug $28+]

today is all about before and afters but i wanted to sneak in one more guide that i didn’t finish in time for tuesday’s posts. you guys have been asking me for book storage ideas for months and i apologize for taking so long. now that the diy contest is finally over (thank you to everyone who entered!) i feel like i can breathe a little bit more and get back to regular posts. so i’ve collected a wide range of book storage options from book cases and shelves to low storage units and more decorative options. i hope you’ll enjoy the guide and, as always, if you have suggestions you’d like to add feel free to share them in the comment section below. the book storage options continue way, way after the jump so click here for the full guide or click “read more” below. enjoy!

[stay tuned for today’s before and after posts next!]

[top image above, clockwise from top left: vintage nightstand $1595 (i’d love to use this in the kitchen for cookbooks and a goth-feel), juxtapose shelf $2500 (crazy splurge or fun DIY project idea), vessel squat bench $229 (stack for customizable shelving units), tetra shelving $3,000+, true bookcase $349, flying vee shelves- set of 5 for $117]

[image above, clockwise from top left: mondrian console $249, true modern low bookcase $489, lerberg shelf $14.99, eames storage unit $2899, tetrad bamboo set $1,000+]

[image above, clockwise from top left: parallel shelving $1980, grid wall shelf $998, block party bookcase $3990, sapien bookcase $198+, brick bookcase $4970 (splurge, by my favorite designers)]

[image above, clockwise from top left: spindle bookcase $299, chicago shelving unit $1799, billy bookcase $59.99, set of 2 perf boxes (stack for portable shelving) $299, library cabinet $2,050]

[image above, clockwise from top left: D2 shelving $569, ikea stockholm bookcase $299, sloane leaning bookcase $129, no-tools shelf $34.99, parallel wall-mounted (or table) bookends $77.40, cloud shelving system $776, cubits $220+]

[image above, left to right: alden bookcase $229, 3-tier bookcase $69.99, bench box with pad $549 (we have these and love them), french industrial shelf $799 (i want this so badly i can barely stand it)]

i receive a few requests for product roundups every day and lately it’s been a unanimous call for coat racks and hooks. since ac and i both seem to have come down with a cold today i figured i’d spend my sick day compiling coat hanging options while i sip tea. i’ve tried to include a wide range of prices, styles and options- ranging from standing coat racks and wall racks to individual hooks. click here for the full guide (there are 5 more options below the fold) or just click “read more” below.

[image above, clockwise from top left: printer’s block coat rack $68, 2d:3d coat rack $89, dart coat hooks $39, twig coat rack $59.95, coat range $175, oak coat rack $349, black and white wall hook $18, stag coat hook $85, fran coat hooks (set of 2 for $3.99), eames hang it all $149, zanotta coat rack $938]

[image above, clockwise from top left: wire coat track $297, recycled bottle coat rack $75, coral hook $18, tree hooked coat hooks $75, c’mere hand hook $75, nouveau hook $18, hoodoo rack $119, set of 2 mr and mrs coat hooks $14.99, tree coat stand $699]

[image above, clockwise from top left: hanger wave from design house stockholm, metro coat rack $158, fertile garden coat rack $1230, contour coat track $109, root coat stand $259, xx coat rack $828, clothes tree $94, bridge wall hanger (blue) $38, ‘birds on a wire’ coat rack $180+, antler coat hanger $99, metal tree sculpture/abstract coat rack from pieces at 1st dibs, toda coat rack]

[image above, clockwise from top left: sprout coat tree $99.95, pegs coat rack $99.95, walnut coat rack $59.99, blossom hook rack $28, here hook $12, ceremonial fan hook $24]