My Houzz: A home full of character and finds worldwide Thiagarajan

My Houzz: A home full of character and finds worldwide Thiagarajan - Rena had only a mattress and a dresser when she moved from Chicago to an apartment in San Francisco. Although most people consider looking for a sofa to be the obvious next step, Thiagarajan began to hunt for the perfect carpet. An avid textile lover, she wanted something unique and with a stepped bottom she could decorate around. She also likes to travel, and once she realized that textiles are one of the easiest items to wrap and pack in a suitcase, they have become her go-to memories of his travels. Before she knew it, she had amassed a copious collection of colorful textiles from all over the world.

The carpet has also played a role in the start of a new career for Thiagarajan. When another mat she bought from the same supplier as the inspiration never arrived, when faced with problems inspired him to quit his job as a corporate lawyer and start Project Bly, a travel website and style life that connects people around the world as friends, buyers, sellers and more. Thank you to the world of exploration opportunities the site allows it, it has established a collection globally influenced art, furniture and accessories and, of course, carpets that define its comfortable space.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Rena Thiagarajan
Location San Francisco
Size 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

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The carpet that started it all is a 1920's carpet Khotan she found in Almaty, Kazakhstan. "When you are hunting for a carpet, you should seek where the colors make you happy, or that is soothing, Thiagarajan said. "It should be something you want to walk on barefoot or lie on and read a book.

President sofa: Crate & Barrel; Lamp: Finds mid-century modern; coffee table: via Craigslist

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One of the difficulties Thiagarajan face was the discovery in the history of carpet. It compares the purchase of carpets to purchase antiques - you really enjoy the room, especially the story behind it. "This carpet has obviously been used," she said, but it adds to the character and history. I consider buying a work of art :. Imperfections add to this

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an eclectic assortment of colorful art, unique furniture and decorative items, some with interesting patterns, is scattered throughout the house, following the THIAGARAJAN trips and eye for design. "Do not be afraid to mix it, 'she advises.

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To keep cohesive things, she made sure all the models had at least one running thread through them - either the color or the model itself. She made a point to use colors that complement each other, but are not too similar

Hutch :. Mid Century Modern Finds; art: Rena Thiagarajan Project and Bly

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Thiagarajan 'of the house also functions as his office and artist's studio. Despite the combination of work, play and relax in a space it has no function separation problems. Home remains a comfortable and quiet place where she can sit, read and be fair, but it is also a place where she can work effectively.

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setting retailer and open page are the architectural features of the apartment she loves most. Thiagarajan uses a second kilim rug she found online to subtly divide the dining area and a work area from the living room.

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Thiagarajan used to have a studio in another part of San Francisco, but when she started working at home, it became more difficult to venture in the evening. She describes herself as a messy painter, but his hardwood floors pre-106 are blank.

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In the kitchen the warm tones of the runner complement the color of the kitchen cabinets.

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red curtains Sheer bring out the warm ocher and burnt sienna notes in the painting above the bed The kilim rug in this room offers subtle red tones to play off the bright curtains and painting, while the simple white bedding adds a peaceful touch.

Paint: India; pillow Morocco

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President lamp: flea market in California

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Not all Thiagarajan finds come from the remotest corners of the world. Chair, lamp and repurposed jewelry hanger found just across the bay from San Francisco, and is convenient to a local hardware store.

jewelry hanger: flea market in California convenient: Ace Hardware

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for Thiagarajan design, travel, and find her passion means diverging from the expected. "Going off the beaten track, you will learn more about everything and nothing, she said. "A pillow can be just a pillow, but when you know the history of its creation, it provides a new level of meaning and significance as a design object.

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