Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two la...
Rug Construction, Price, and Craftsmanship | An Interview with Asha Shaudray, the President and CEO of Jaipur Living
Today we have Asha Shaudray, the President and CEO of Jaipur Living. We are going to learn about all things rugs! Jaipur Living is the world’s largest manufacturer of hand-knotted rugs. Asha was raised in India and grew up surrounded by expert weavers as her father founded Jaipur Rugs in 1978. She earned her bachelor’s in business administration from Emery University and is a prominent leader in the business community. She serves on numerous leadership boards and was named an Earnston Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2021. Tune in to learn about the construction of rugs, and how to check for durability and quality when making your next rug purchase!
0:00 Intro
04:39 Different constructions of rugs
15:10 How to evaluate the quality of your rug
23:54 Best ways to care for your rug
27:12 Selecting the right size rug
32:05 Rug durability
33:14 How to properly layer your rug
“Even though handmade rugs have the reputation of being more expensive, you can find an amazing handmade rug at a good price and value these days because there are so many different types of constructions.” 16:05
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Rugs | Next Time on Dear Alice
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6 Ways to Add Softness to a Space
On this episode of Dear Alice, the trio discusses their 6 favorite ways to add a touch of softness to any space. They share their current favorite trends and the one design element that's truly the heartbeat of the home. Soft design often includes organic shapes that have smooth edges, curves, and natural elements. They also talk about adding softness through color and art, as well as using plants to tie together a room. Tune in to learn more expert tips on making your space interesting with softened design!
Intro 0:00
Favorite trends right now 1:25
Six ways to add softness to a space 7:26
Color drenching and diffusing lines 17:40
Good lighting shapes and temperatures 23:34
The magic of plants in design 27:50
"Everything looks better when you frame your art correctly. When you do something that's opinionated and has a point of view with your art, that will add softness and dynamics to your space." 22:56
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6 Ways to Add Softness to a Space | Next Time on Dear Alice
Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two ladies break down the highest end of the design and interior fashion world through their beautiful lifestyle approach with a heaping dose of wit and taste.