I want the 8′ round one for Eleanor’s room, but I don’t think a $1000 rug is a good idea for a toddler. Still, it’s very pretty…
• Thomas Paul (available at Velocity Art and Design)
Tag: Rugs
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Facet Charcoal/Cream Rug
The pattern on this flat-woven rug would add so much interest to a room, but the colors are muted enough to keep it from being too loud.
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The Porch Rug (Revisited)
I thought I’d talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved the project (thanks!), and it really is something that can be easily done in your own home if you’re so inclined.
I started by sketching the pattern on paper first. As I had mentioned before, I was inspired by a rug from Urban Outfitters (no longer available) and the flower petal patterns my Grandma Rose used to draw with me.
Once we were ready to begin, Brandon and I cleaned the porch and marked off the area for the rug with painter’s tape. We didn’t sand the floor first, though I’d recommend it if you have the time. Two coats of the base color (green) came next, and then it was time to figure out how to get the pattern drawn out on a large scale.
I ended up putting in some rough guidelines with white chalk. I focused on placing the flower centers where I wanted them and then sketching out the general movement of the petals from there. I then painted everything freehand, stepping back every so often to make sure that the petal shapes and sizes were remaining consistent.
If you’re considering a similar project, I’d say just go for it! It’s just paint — you’ll get a huge impact for very little money. And painting the rug while nine months pregnant was difficult (to say the least), but if I was able to handle it then the more able-bodied among you should have no problem!
If you liked my porch redo (all done in 48 hours with just $500), please take a moment to vote for it. There are two and a half weeks left, and I’d really appreciate your support during this time. And remember, you can vote once each day!
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The Living Room, Version 492
The Madeline Weinrib rug is now in place, zigging and zagging it up.
The room suddenly looks very pink. Maybe that’s a stupid thing to notice, seeing as how the walls are painted pink, but WOW the rug makes a big difference.
Of course, we had to keep Murray’s little fluffy rug.
Hopefully we’ll have time to hang our wallpaper soon in the dining room. I think the new rug might look good in there too, or in the bedroom. I’m happy with it in the living room for now though!
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We’re Back from NSS
The National Stationery Show is over and we’re back home. Yay! Next week, I will be sharing photos, talking about the experience, and also getting started with a series of business posts. We just got back today though, and I need a little time to rest, upload photos, and really process everything.
First things first… Paul – you wanted some more home talk, yes? I liked your bitchy comment.
People, did you know that Madeline Weinrib rugs come in other colors? Besides the ones listed on the website?
Behold. It is PINK, and it will soon be here.
Brandon and I bought it from ABC Carpet and Home as an anniversary gift to each other (we’ve been married for 4 years now). I like knowing that we’ll see the rug for years to come and remember that we bought it in New York, on our anniversary, after doing the National Stationery Show for the first time. Um, I also like the fact that the rug is pretty much perfect. For me, anyway. Pink? Zigzags? Oh yes.
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Orleans Rug
I thought I could cross something off my list already, but now I’m not so sure.
The new rug in that last photo happens to be the Orleans Rug from Crate & Barrel. I’m smitten.
The problem is that it’s not really big enough for the living room.
It would be gorgeous in the 8×10 size, but it wouldn’t be very practical. The entry to our home is tiny and awkward, so you have to come into the living room almost immediately upon entering. The room is only 11’x12′, so the larger rug would cover most of the floor. Obviously, white may not be the best choice for a high-traffic area.
Also, we eat on the sofa. Because we are lazy. The dining room is ten whole feet away. So again, white may not be the best choice.
Brandon thinks that maybe we shouldn’t even have a rug in there. We have rugs in the adjoining rooms, so he thinks the bare wood is a nice visual break. What do you think?