Thank you for the congrats on selling our house…there’s no doubt luck was on our side with this one! As cliche as it is, from the very beginning we’ve had the sense that this whole move was meant to be. Too many times I’ve let desires cloud my judgement, and ended up trying to shove a square peg in a round hole…it feels good to know the peg was round this time.
But there’s no packing going on yet…first up is the big photo shoot happening next week!! Not only have we been prepping our house for listing (see my tips here), but at the same time we were scrambling to complete the room makeovers for the magazines. I’ve got a lot to show you in the coming weeks…projects and updates for both houses, so it will be a little ADD around here!
Ever since painting the Dining Room pink and red, the gray rug no longer seemed to work in the space. But I wasn’t going to ditch a perfectly good rug just because it looked so-so in the room. But as luck would have it, the Family Room needed a rug, and the gray one from the Dining Room worked perfectly (I’ll show you soon)! Musical rugs saves the day. And oh darn, that left the Dining Room without a rug!
I went straight to my favorite rug source…Rugs USA…and started sorting through the options. I couldn’t decide if I wanted something to balance out the ceiling, coordinate with the walls, or tie in with the drapes. Fortunately I have an uber-talented friend, and she whipped together mock-ups showing my top five rug choices. Everyone should have an uber-talented friend, because as soon as she texted me these screen shots, I knew the clear winner. And it wasn’t my top choice originally!
So which rug do you choose for the room? And which rug do you think I chose?
Well, I love pink, so I sort of hope you chose #1…but #5 is also very cohesive and complementary of the design of the room.
-Morgan
California To Carolina
The Gym Bunny
The blue rug make the drapes pop..otherwise too much pink!
Navy geometric! Gosh how I need me a friend like that….this is where I suck….I absolutely know when I see something whether like it or not but getting to that point can take me years.
Love the classic look of number three.
i vote number 4! i love that strong pattern. xo jillian – cornflake dreams
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Wow! Tough choice! I'm on the notify list for #1 when it gets back in stock, so I really thought I'd like that one the best. I actually love #3 best in your space though. They all are great, can't wait to see what you chose, all would look wonderful!
Hi! Do you remember what #1 is called? I can't find it on the RugsUSA website for the life of me and I'd like to be on the notify list too! Thanks so much
I like 3, but think you chose 4
The third rug looks fantastic! Regards, Professional End of tenancy cleaning Ashford
3 or 4 – Navy ones. I like the balance of navy with pink. And the navy grounds the room. option 5 seems a bit jarring since the lines are offset.
Good luck!
We have the multi-colored version of the navy geometric in our living room (and actually had our carpet installer sew two of them together b/c we needed a larger rug than the 8×10) and we LOVE it. Great color, good quality, great price. Do it!!
Number 3 is my fav! I've never seen the blue version! I love my over dyed rug from Rugs USA! I have the teal one in my office.
Maybe 3? They all look great!!
#2 and #4. #2 emphasizes the pink and #4 brings out the blue in the curtains … I hadn't noticed what color they were until I saw #4. I had to scroll back and see if they were the same curtains.
#3 really makes your drapes POP!
I'm hoping you picked #5!
#3 – grounds the room and makes it less "sweet" than #1
I vote #4 FOR SURE!!! Love it!
Mindy
#3 for me! It brings out the navy in the drapes and complements the pink walls and red ceiling…and in my humble opinion, (A) #1 and #2 are pretty, but too much pink and if they are off in real life (cause lord knows the colors in pictures on the website are not always the color when you get the rug), could clash big time; and (B) #4 and #5 are too busy and make the room feel a bit chaotic.
#3 looks fabulous in the room.
My favorites are 5 and 1… we'll be surprised to see what you picked!
#3 for me! Excited to see what you choose!
I like #4 the best!
#2 is definitely my favorite!
Jenni
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Wow! That was a fast sell. Congrats! I love number 4!
#2 is best
Number 4!!!! i love the contrast in patterns!!
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I love 2
I love the navy choices, I like #3 however, #4 seems a little more fun…..and you seem fun!!! 🙂
3???
4 or 5! I like 4, wish 5's line were not offset
That navy #3 is making me swooooooon!
I can't help it! I love the pinks! 1 & 2!!
Congrats–so excited for the quick sale for you and not having to stress over 2 mortgages–BTDT! Love both the blue and white rugs but I have to say, I am betting you went with #5.
I like # 3.! It keeps the room calm.
#4
I vote for #3….but I think you might have chosen #5. 🙂
Can you link the rugs? I'm in love with that navy geometric (#4) and want it for my dining room!
3!!!!!!
2!!
I vote for 4 it makes the room pop, but the piano lamp shade would need to change, a simple fix. Five is nice but the off-set stripes makes it look like you sewed two rugs together yourself. Which rug is going to work in your next house is the question?
My first thought was #3, but more I looked at them I really like #5. It brings in the blue color from the curtains, but overall feels lighter than all the other ones.
#4 is my favorite! #3 is my 2nd favorite
Thought I'd be the only one going for #3 but clearly it spoke to US for a reason! Can't wait to see if its the winner.
Denise
#3 or 5! 4 is too busy, 1 & 2 is too much pink! I think you'll go with stripes!
I like #2. I never would have picked that on my own but I love how it is not matchy matchy but looks fabulous!
Do you need to pick something that will go into your new home??? Does that bear any relavance. Are you buying a rug just for the photo shoot? or is the company lending it to you? Do you plan to sell it after the photo shoot? Just curious and thanks for any additional information.
Silly me… I get it now Cassie. Yup I skimmed…..and so I think 4?????
I love the bold color of rug #1, but would change the red/white strip lampshade to a tan/white stripe or solid blue as in the drapery.
I vote #3 as my favorite with #2 being my least favorite. (Just being honest) Can't wait to see which one you choose! So excited for you!!!
#3 really looks great with your drapes.
I like #1!
3, for me.
Looks like I'm the minority here but I love the look of #1 😉
#1 Looks amazing! #3 looks great too. I hope you went with #1 for the POP!
My favourite is #2, I think it balances the bold ceiling without being too "bold". The navy stripes look really good too. I'm eager to know what you chose!
By the way, I tried to comment yesterday from my mobile phone and a suspicious pop-up kept showing, taking me to a different page. Has this happened to anyone else or is it just my phone?
I pick #4, but I think the girly in you will pick #2.
Number 3!
Definitely number 4 or 5! I think I would prefer an even stripe, so almost number five, but without the unevenness that makes it look like two rugs sewn together. Excited to see what you decide!
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I love #3 -2 is second choice. I don't have a clue what you might pick but I'm sure it will look great.
Going with number 4, the navy geometric for your choice and mine. It sings without the warble of the pink…in my silly opinion., can't wait to hear!
There is the most annoying pop up ad on your site…"ever been arrested?" I'm sure you didn't choose it! lol.
I like #4 and #5 second. I think the complement the curtains and room best.
n order of like…#2, #4, or #5. Thinking you might have gone with #5.
Number 1 is my fav for sure but also like number 3. They all look great
I love how #4 really brings it all together.
I love #3
I really like #1 and #3!
My choices are #3 first, then #1. Unless you are trying to go sweet and romantic, then it'd be #2.
Will say 3 but possibly 4? Do tell!
Number 3!!
THREE!!
Love #3!!!
My guesses are 4, and 5. I love them both and they both compliment the curtains.
I love #1!! Do you remember what it was called?? I'd love to have it in my house and I have searched and searched RugsUSA and can't find it! Thanks so much!
Hi Kim…I think it's this one:
http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-damla-overdyed/pink/200DIRE3A-406.html