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Last April, my husband and I put in new laminate floors in the first floor of our home. I was about seven months pregnant, and oh dear, did I get sore. But it was totally worth it because I love, love, love my floors. So much. Seriously my new favorite chores are sweeping and mopping.
Anyway. One of the reasons I was so excited about the new floors was that it meant we needed a rug. Shopping time! Woot woot!
After much internet browsing, I ended up picking this yellow and off-white ikat-y chevron number from RugsUSA. Here’s what it looks like now:
(Sooo… I just ran over and snapped a picture of this really quickly. Should have probably fluffed those couch cushions a bit. Go ahead and pretend like they aren’t all smooshed and saggy. Thanks.)
I still like the rug, but it is getting increasingly difficult to keep the thing clean. My kids know better than to go on the rug with shoes on or with food, but I don’t always know how to tell guests to take their shoes off (any tips on that? I’d love to hear them!). All of this means that I’ve decided its time for a new rug. Hopefully something a bit more forgiving in the way of dirt and spots.
I’ve narrowed it down to two. Two… categories. Haha… I’ve been really liking the graphic, geometric black and white thing going on, so that was my first thought. Here are some favorites:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7
The second thought was something really, really colorful. Like a Turkish Kilim. Here’s a few examples:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5Â
So, thoughts? Which would you pick for the space? Please, please – lots of feedback is welcome!
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Rachel says
I love #2 from the bright rug category!
Caryn says
Bright!!! You have a great neutral base for the room already established, so I would go ahead and inject some color. I like two and five, because the depth of their colors would help anchor your big pieces of furniture. I would probably them go crazy making fun, bright pillows. Like you, I tend towards strong geometric lines (the black and neutral rug patterns you found are amazing!). I like a
Stephanie Paxman says
I like the colored 1 and 2!
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
I tell guests (who don't already know, though all my friends know) right when they come through the door to take their shoes off. "Hi! Please take your shoes off over here." I'm all about taking shoes off when entering someone's home and I'll just be very direct about it haha. <br />I'm looking for a rug, too!!! I'm digging graphic black and white ones as
Amber Koogler says
I'm loving the second group of rugs! I think it would add a nice pop of color to you room. All are great, but my fav is #1 & #5!
Krista thehappyhousie says
I hear ya Alexis! The EXACT same thing happened to our gorgeous green and white chevron rug… but I blame mostly my big black lab for its demise. We ended up going with the Tarnby Rug from Ikea because it is simple and doesn't show ANYTHING! I love it- but it doesn't have the same fun graphic punch of your selections. Of course, I always have so much else going on in the room with art
Julia from It's Always Ruetten says
First off… loving your couch. Seriously. It looks so pretty and comfy! Second (and on to what you asked), I like #2 and #5 in the second group. I think a bright busy pattern is going to hide anything that gets tracked in (and everyday spills and such…). I think you have found some really great choices!
Megan @ Homemade Ginger says
Oooh…we are deciding on a new rug too! I love your choices. I would say either #6 from the black and white category or #2 or #5 from the colorful category!
Laura Kovacs says
Color, color, color! I really like 1, 2 and 5 from the bright and colorful group. They make me want to get rid of carpet one and for all!
Laura Links says
#5 from the colorful category!
Cristina @ Pretty Little Quilts says
I like #4 from the colorful category:)
the cape on the corner says
I'm gonna say it definitely has to be brights, specifically number 1. or I love rug number 2 in the first category b/c it's got the gray and black, and then definitely punchy throw pillows. great choices, and great roundup!
amy w says
Oh man. I'm the world's worst rug picker. It takes me years to make a decision. Good luck I am sure whichever you pick will be great!
Toni Barsi says
I'd say bright too. 1 or 2 maybe? I'm really bad with geometric stuff. The white on a black and white would probably still show the inevitable dirt, and since your sofa is grey a nice pop of colors would be really fun!
RUGS VILLE says
I love the picks of number #2 and #5
Colleen says
Am I too late to vote!? I love the black and white ones best- but that's what I'm looking for in my new place (maybe nate berkus for target!). My fave is #8 and if you're going colours #4.