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Styling an antique rug can be a terrifying proposition: You don’t want to understate its beauty with clutter and excess, but you also want to avoid excessive minimalism, which forces the rug to carry the room all on its own. Here are some ideas for styling your rug—without sacrificing its vintage glory.

Styling an antique rug can be a terrifying proposition: You don't want to understate its beauty with clutter and excess, but you also want to avoid excessive minimalism, which forces the rug to carry the room all on its own. Here are some ideas for styling your rug without sacrificing its vintage glory.

Not everyone likes to dance. Just because you're planning on spending your reception doing the Cha-Cha Slide doesn't mean you should ignore the guests that prefer to party in a more subdued manner. Make your introvert guests at ease with a comfy corner for quiet conversation.

Just imagine for a moment the deep, earthy color of a dusky Marsala wine or the rich color of dark clay when touched by the setting sun. Now you're under the spell of Marsala, selected as the 2015 color of the year by the Pantone Color Institute. The Institute is the global expert on color systems and is recognized worldwide for its color insight and color trend forecasting.

When it comes to decorating, there are a few trends that never go out of style, and one of those is shabby chic. Shabby chic is a decorating style that incorporates items that are old or worn to create a look that's both timeless and tailored. There are many ways to create a shabby chic style in a room, from deliberately distressing and antiquing furniture to picking up a genuine vintage piece at a thrift store to adding accents in a retro or classic style. Using distressed rugs is one way to incorporate the shabby chic look into your home. Distressed rugs look well-worn, but are elegant, warm and homey at the same time.

There is no joy like waking up with a view of the water and the feel of a warm ocean breeze through an open window. Nothing compares to the feeling of white sand between your toes and the smell of salt air. The beach is a magical place where the tide washes away your worries and the sun calms your nerves. It is a welcome retreat that soothes the soul and instills a sense of peace in everyone.

Galerie Shabab is excited to announce the launch of their newly revised and redesigned website. The new website employs a fresh, clean layout, fluid navigational tools and extended features that make the search for the perfect antique or vintage rug a pleasant experience. Galerie Shabab's streamlined, newly updated website includes many user-friendly features.