Krimsa is one of our favorite rug and pillow stores of all time. So many special pieces: vintage Beni Ourain rugs , hand-woven moroccans, silk ikats, and over-dyed turkish masterpieces. We love them all. And although we wish we could outfit our entire home and all of our client's homes with these glorious pieces of art, the cost of a large specialty rug (or multiple) can often be prohibitive.

And maybe cost isn't the issue. Maybe you have young children who drop food, track dirt and smash play-doh into your flooring and so choosing an inexpensive, but stylish rug, that is replaceable is a good option for you until the children are a bit older. Whatever the reason, the bad peanut-butter color sisal rug (we love a good sisal...just not a peanut butter sisal) that you bought because you "didn't want to spend the money" or because it "hides the dirt" needs to go and can be replaced by one of these stylish alternatives:

We love this Land of Nod patchwork rug. The blush, grey and taupe color palette is sophisticated while the sisal nubby texture is casual. Imagine this is in a living area with a charcoal linen sofa, a rustic coffee table, two cognac leather sling chairs where a sheepskin throw casually lives. Elegant, relaxed, current.

This is a beautiful rug from Joss and Main The 5x8 is right around $200 and the saturated color and "vintage" style feel very rich. This piece would be great in a Foyer or layered in a Bedroom, peeking out from under the bottom half of the bed. In a foyer, it would be great paired with a piece of modern abstract art (Jenny Prinn, Susie Bettenhausen) to balance the more traditional feel. Add a brass console, or vintage credenza and a cool lamp. An inviting and edgy entrance. In the bedroom, it would be great layered over a greige sisial with clean white bedding that is tipped in orange or blue. Cool and classic.

This dhurrie from West Elm is a great transitional piece. It comes in three colorways (turquoise, platinum(shown), and iron) has a nubby, natural texture and is hand-woven by artisans in India. The pattern is graphic and bold, but not so loud that you will tire of it easily. At around $500 for an 8x10 it is a great price for the visual impact it provides. We love it in a casual dining room with a rustic farmhouse table, tabouret metal chairs on one side and an upholstered bench on the other. Add an oversized pendant and you are ready to host Thanksgiving dinner!

We can fill our home with stylish affordable floor coverings TODAY, while day dreaming of the vintage Beni Ourain rug we will own ONEDAY.