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Black and White in Design

Posted by Jason Sumner on 11/23/2020 to Trade Shows/Markets

Black and White in Design

 

Color is very often considered the most important aspect of interior design; standing head and shoulders above design, scale, use, materials etc. 

But just like a black and white film, the absence of color can create a dream like quality.  This allows the voyeur to fill in colors from one's own mind.  I once took a few still life painting classes.  The most difficult class was an "extra credit" exercise in which the teacher put on a table a draping of white sheets and white vases and cups.  We were to paint what we saw using NO white.  It is amazing what comes of that - in fact, very vivid colors.

 

Note the many film noir greats through the decades - right up to the present period:  The Maltese Falcon (1944), Casablanca (1942) and China Town (Roman Polanski, 1974).

 

Thus for us, these black/white rugs and kitchen towels can achieve the "architectural" look that is very forward.


2020 Pantone Color of the Year - CLASSIC BLUE

Posted by on 9/15/2020 to Rugs

 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue

A shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk, and it matches our Bristol Blue rag rug perfectly!!

"It's a color that anticipates what's going to happen next," said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, which selects the Color of the Year. "What's the future going to bring as we move into the evening hours?"

 

The following note is from CNN Style section:

This is indeed a pertinent question as we embark on a new decade. But as forward-looking as it may be, the 2020 color brings us almost full circle to the first Color of the Year, Cerulean, another blue hue chosen in 1999 to likewise capture a moment in time.

"We were moving into Y2K and wondering: Is the world going to fall apart?" said Pressman.

The Pantone Color Institute said it recognized similar feelings of instability gripping the world today, from the United States to the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Syria and across the globe. It settled on a shade that offers the reassurance, confidence and connection that people may be searching for in an uncertain global milieu.

Pantone has named a color of the year for more than two decades. In 1963, the company created the Pantone Matching System, a proprietary system used in a variety of industries such as printing, graphic design and fashion design to manage colors.


Exciting news for 2018 from MICHAELIAN HOME

Posted by Admin on 2/7/2018 to Rugs
Exciting news for 2018 from MICHAELIAN HOME

Exciting news FOR 2018 from MICHAELIAN HOME

We are pleased to announce MICHAELIAN HOME has purchased India Overseas Traders, Inc.  For those of you unfamiliar with IOT, it is a well-established company that is over 80 years old.

Fun and sophisticated natural fibered rag and flat weave rugs, lively dish towels and some beautiful tabletop items will now be a part of MICHAELIAN HOME's product line. We offer the same great quality, pricing and service.  The only difference is we ship from North Carolina.

Contact us to get access to our India Overseas Trading Catalog [email protected]

Please be patient with us as we integrate IOTs website with MICHAELIAN HOMEs. Until then, please call, e-mail or fax IOT orders.

Dec 2017

Posted by Admin on 12/20/2017 to Rugs

It has been an exciting year here at Michaelian Home and we look forward to even more excitement in the new year! Our customers have come to expect the highest quality products and unrivaled customer service. We are constantly adding new products and new lines so that you have more opportunities to find that perfect item that you know is going to stand the test of time in terms of quality, function and design. We strive to create products that will make your spaces unique and on trend.

An example of this is the fresh color theme of GOLD, RASPBERRY and SULFUR and the variety of Michaelian Home products that you can mix and match to achieve this sophisticated fun look for your own space. Camp Chevron Gold, a luxury cotton hooked rug, a 100% silk scarf, our detailed 'Em' Needlepoint Pillow and the rich texture of our Mix and Match Turkish Pillows show off this gorgeous palette. Shop for them today!

Traditional to Contemporary Holiday Items!

Posted by S. Sparks on 11/15/2017 to Rugs

Michaelian Home has lots of holiday styles to choose from. Classic needlepoint pillows and hooked wool tree skirts, to hooked wool Snow Dogs and Christmas Camper Rugs and Pillows, there is something for everyone! Browse our holiday collections today so you can decorate tomorrow!

Monthly Photo Winner and More about Custom Rugs at Michaelian Home

Posted by S. Sparks on 11/15/2017 to Rugs



Monthly Photo Winner and More About Custom Rugs at Michaelian Home

This was the winner of October's Photo Submissions. What a photo! It is a photo taken by Dolores M. We have been asking that our customers snap and share their Michaelian Home products with us to be entered into a monthly contest. The winner receives $20 off their next order.

We had a lot of great entries and it was hard to pick a winner but this room just had that something extra special and it was voted unanimously as the winner. This rug featured in the photo was a custom Bloomer Mum Rug. It was a 10' x 14' rug. The client had a black border added to it. We think it looks just fabulous. 

Michaelian Home can take any design and customize it to your specifications. Call us to talk about it! 1-800-258-3977

Send us your photo submissions by email [email protected], tag us on instagram  #michaelianhome or send us a message on facebook and you too can be entered to win!

Christmas in July

Posted by Admin on 7/28/2017 to Rugs


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  • michaelianhomeWestern North Carolina and the Advent of Christmas in July #christmasinjuly #westernnorthcarolina

    Did you know that the first reference to the phrase 'Christmas in July' happened right here in Western North Carolina? In July 1933, Camp Keystone, a girl's summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina, celebrated with a Christmas tree, gifts, and a visit by Santa Claus. It was described as having all the wonder and mystery of the traditional Christmas. A few years later the idea became a nationwide phenomenon with the release of a movie with the same title. American advertisers began using Christmas in July themes in print for summertime sales as early as 1950 and the idea has been going strong world-wide ever since. It is especially popular in the southern hemisphere where July is their winter season. Christmas in July events are held in order to have Christmas with a winter feel like in the northern hemisphere.
    In the United States, Christmas in July is often used as a marketing tool, however, at Michaelian Home, we want to use the camp-inspired holiday to celebrate not just the wonder of Christmas but also all of the world-renowned camps in our area. Western North Carolina is home to more summer camps than we can count, each one more famous than the last. And Michaelian Home, head-quarted in western NC has designed entire collections with these camps as inspiration. So whether you need holiday inspired rugs and pillows or cotton camp rugs, we've got you covered (literally floor covered). So yes, this year we will indeed be celebrating Christmas in July. Happy Holiday from our home to yours! #christmas #holidaydecor #winteriscoming #woolrugs #needlepointpillows #pillows #woolpillows

March Madness

Posted by Admin on 3/6/2017 to Trade Shows/Markets


Michaelian Home will be at the
Atlanta Spring Gift, Home and Holiday Market
THIS week
 in Building 1, 9E-23,  March 8-10 2017.

 Come see Carol Lyne and Sherry, our MVPs, and they will slam dunk your spring orders for you!
                                             
We hope to see you there, we will have lots of spring show specials, new products premiere and more!

RUGS! PILLOWS! SCARVES! THROWS! STOOLS! BENCHES & More!

Atlanta Fall Market

Posted by Stacia Sparks on 8/15/2016 to Trade Shows/Markets

Michaelian Home heads to Altanta with a stunning array of new products

Posted by Stacia Sparks on 7/6/2016 to Trade Shows/Markets

Adding to their existing collections and expanding with new lines of accessories, Michaelian Home always has something extraordinary to add to your home.

Michaelian Home has a rich history in the textile business dating back to the 1920s when Frank Michaelian, grandfather of current owner Jason Sumner, was one of the first Americans to import from the Middle East and India. During this time, Frank Michaelian also set up a weaving center in China and he started a rug hooking mill in North Carolina. In doing so, he created a line of the finest hand knotted rugs, needlepoint pillows, and hooked rugs;  a legacy that continues today.

Michaelian Home, along with its existing line of hand hooked wool and cotton rugs, needlepoint pillows, hooked wool and cotton pillows, also now offers benches, stools, travel bags, and coverlets.  In 2016 Michaelian Home added a variety of new items including a line of handspun and hand-loomed shawls and throws, a line of creatively printed and embroidery-embellished pillows, and a line of chain stitched pillows. New designs include many seasonal and animal accents, mountain lifestyle themes, nautical offerings, golf designs and also a revival of many historical Michaelian Home designs. These new designs, featuring artistry of designers Betsy Whatley,  Robin Sanson, and WILLIAMSBURG prove that while Michaelian Home continues to offer traditional and classic designs while staying  abreast of the latest fashion trends. Michaelian Home  often creates the unique new products that drive those trends. Always striving  to keep a fresh perspective, they travel the world for inspiration and to source the highest quality materials.

Michaelian Home’s entire line can be seen in Building 1 at Americas Mart, Floor 9, E-23 from Tuesday July 12 through Tuesday July 19.  Michaelian Home is participating in several floor events during the market. Daily Show Specials,  a floor-wide Wine and Dine on Nine event featuring food and beverages will be held on Friday July 16 from 4-7pm. A Sunday Funday floor event showcasing a variety of show specials  along with donuts will be on Sunday the 17th from 10am-1pm.  For more information, call Carol Lyne Sumner at 800-258-3977 or visit michaelianhome.com  

Geometric Quiz!

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 8/31/2015 to Rugs

New Additions to Bloomer, Nautical and Field and Stream Collection

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 11/28/2014 to Rugs

Some new additions to collections just in this week! Bloomer rugs and pillows, Nautical Rugs and Stools.  And some new field and stream fishing rugs and stools!  We couldn't be more excited about them.

November 2014 Monthly Promo

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 11/7/2014 to Rugs

Add a touch of earthy elegance to any room in your home with a Michaelian Home flat weave rug. Our November Promo is 20% Off Flat Weave Rugs- online orders only. Take advantage of this sale today!

Our designer flat weave rugs are hand woven in India with all natural fibers including jute, hemp, wool, and cotton. The materials are hand selected and hand dyed, for a distinctive look that makes each rug one of a kind, and unique to your home.


Highpoint Trade Show in October

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 10/24/2014 to Trade Shows/Markets

Some fun photos displaying some new products and some classics at the High Point Trade Show. For more information on these items or other decorating ideas, please feel free to call us at 1-800-258-3977. Or visit our website at www.michaelianhome.com

Breaking News, Dragons are Coming!

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 9/26/2014 to Rugs
Dunmore dragon pillows
 
 
Breaking News! Dragons are coming!!! The shipment of our new Dunmore Dragon Collection will be here within the hour! This is such an amazing collection of pillows and rugs. They are hand hooked pillows made from 100% wool with a cotton velvet zippered back. Chinese Dragons roared in 18th-Century England. Such a dragon, wrapped a 1750s British delft punch bowl in the Colonial Williamsburg collection inspired the Dunmore Dragons collection. These dragons (also called "foo dogs," which look like a cross between a dragon and tiger) promise to be tame pets on your sofa, offering a global chic straight from the 18th century. Trend meets tradition with WILLIAMSBURG home furnishings. Look for them online at http://www.michaelianhome.com/search.asp?keyword=Dragon&search=GO or call us at 1-800-258-3977.

A Shape You'll Love

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 8/22/2014 to Rugs
It is easy to find a shape you'll love at Michaelian Home! 20% off all Geometric Rugs on online orders. Pictured rugs are Putnam Pink, Chutes, Ladders, Zag and our new Copeland rug. Order these handmade rugs today at http://www.michaelianhome.com/Geometric_c_216-2.html From our home to yours!
 
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New Geometric Rug Designs

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 8/8/2014 to Rugs
New Geometric Rug Designs
new geo designs
 
Just a few of our new stunning geometric rug designs that are on sale this month at Michaelian Home. Our August promo is 20% off all online orders for geometric rugs. Gorgeous hand hooked rugs made from 100% wool with a cotton cloth backing. These rugs are mesmerizing. They have a great repeating pattern that works well in any space. You can find them online on our Facebook store or on our website http://www.michaelianhome.com/Monthly-Promo_c_214.html. Geometric rugs, from our home to yours.

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 8/2/2014 to Rugs
Summer is hot but geometry is cool! This month's promotion is 20% off all online orders for geometric rugs. This includes the ever popular Pennies Rugs, Log Cabin, Chutes, Zag and Blue Ridge designs. See the entire Geomteric Collection and order them today at http://www.michaelianhome.com/Monthly-Promo_c_214.html

SUmmer is hot but Geomtery is COOL!

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 8/1/2014 to Rugs
Summer is hot but geometry is cool! This month's promotion is 20% off all online orders for geometric rugs. This includes the ever popular Pennies Rugs, Log Cabin, Chutes, Zag and Blue Ridge designs. See the entire Geomteric Collection and order them today at Geometric Rugs
 

Geomteric Promo

Western North Carolina and the Advent of Christmas in July

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 7/25/2014 to Trade Shows/Markets
Western North Carolina and the Advent of Christmas in July
 
Did you know that the first reference to the phrase 'Christmas in July' happened right here in western North Carolina? In July 1933, Camp Keystone, a girl's summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina, celebrated with a Christmas tree, gifts, and a visit by Santa Claus. A few years later the idea became a nationwide phenomenon with the release of a movie with the same title. American advertisers began using Christmas in July themes in print for summertime sales as early as 1950 and the idea has been going strong world-wide ever since, especially in the southern hemisphere where July is their winter season. Christmas in July or Midwinter Christmas events are held in order to have Christmas with a winter feel like in the northern hemisphere. In the United States, Christmas in July is often used as a marketing tool, however, at Michaelian Home, we want to use the camp-inspired holiday to celebrate not just the wonder of Christmas but also all of the world-renowned camps in our area. Western North Carolina is home to more summer camps than we can count, each one more famous than the last. And Michaelian Home, headquarted in western NC has designed entire collections with these camps as inspiration. Camp rugs and pillows are our specialty and delight. So yes, this year we will indeed be celebrating Christmas in July. Happy Holiday from our home to yours! You can browse through our Camp rug collection here and Camp pillows here  .  You can check out Holiday themed rugs here  and here.
 
Christmas in JulyCamp Blowing Rock
Pictured, Stockings and Pillows from Holiday Collection. Including, the new Western Santa rug and pillow.  Pictured on right is the amazing Camp Blowing Rock Rug. A Western North Carolina inspiration.

MAY 2014 - NAUTICAL RUG SPECIALS - 20% OFF

Posted by jason sumner on 4/29/2014 to Rugs
Come see us at the High Point International Furniture Market. Many show specials!

March 2014 American Rugs Promo - 20% off

Posted by jason sumner on 3/4/2014 to Rugs


20% off American Style Wool Hooked Rugs during March , 2014
Early Americana

February 2014 Flat Weave Promo

Posted by on 1/31/2014 to Rugs

Flat Weave
Flat Weave

Pink - love or hate it, it is the 2014 color of the year

Posted by jason sumner on 12/17/2013 to Rugs


Pink for 2014!!  Interior Design has even hit the Wall Street Journal (December 5, 2013)

Move over bacon, here comes Flat Weave!

Posted by 3dcartadmin on 11/22/2013 to Rugs
What goes better with a bacon weave turkey than a Flat Weave Rug from Michaelian Home?  Nothing! 

 
 Michaelian Home's Flat Weave collection is a collaboration of traditional Indian flat weave rugs hand woven with wool, Jute, hemp and cotton blends.  All natural fibers. Hand-dyed yarns.  This collection is simple but adds presence to any room.  Find out more about them here:  http://www.michaelianhome.com/Flat-Weave-Rugs_c_68.html
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