Must admit, the advice in this article in this weeks 's New York Times Home and Garden, is a good. A great way to get a custom look is to buy a carpet remnant. Shoot for the best quality wool carpet you can find and have it bound to make a nice area rug.
Like they say in the article, buying retail is fine for a few pieces, but if you want a custom look, or one that represents your unique personality, choose wisely and edit accordingly to avoid looking straight out of a catalogue.
