Comments on: Rug Rules 101 http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/ Two Young People + One Old House = Love Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:19:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark at NW Rugs http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-834570 Mark at NW Rugs Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:54:38 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-834570 Great post! Rugs offer so much - color, texture, warmth, sound absorption, floor protection, & comfort. The nature of wool makes wool rugs one's best bet for durability and cleaning. Hand knotted rugs are a bit more expensive but in the long run pay for themselves over time. Many machine made rugs will need to be replaced in 5-10 years while a hand knotted (or even wool hand-tufted)can last anywhere from 25-300 years depending on the quality. Great post! Rugs offer so much – color, texture, warmth, sound absorption, floor protection, & comfort. The nature of wool makes wool rugs one’s best bet for durability and cleaning. Hand knotted rugs are a bit more expensive but in the long run pay for themselves over time. Many machine made rugs will need to be replaced in 5-10 years while a hand knotted (or even wool hand-tufted)can last anywhere from 25-300 years depending on the quality.

]]> By: Kim @ Life Analytical http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-446033 Kim @ Life Analytical Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:13:57 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-446033 Thanks again for this! I've read it before, but it just came up in a Google search while I was looking for answers to my new home rug choosing confusion. I've been totally stumped on what to do in my large eat-in kitchen. Thanks again for this! I’ve read it before, but it just came up in a Google search while I was looking for answers to my new home rug choosing confusion. I’ve been totally stumped on what to do in my large eat-in kitchen.

]]> By: Misty http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-429856 Misty Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:59:01 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-429856 Good to know! It always makes me feel better when someone else has a good experience! Thanks...I like the texture of jute, so I think I will pursue this afterall. Good to know! It always makes me feel better when someone else has a good experience! Thanks…I like the texture of jute, so I think I will pursue this afterall.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-429649 YoungHouseLove Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:11:24 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-429649 Hmm, we've never heard that! We had a big jute rug in our den for 3+ years (where we spilled things on it, tracked mud onto it, etc) and it was pretty indestructible. We had a simple rug pad under it on hardwood floors and the floors were just fine when we removed it before moving. Hope it helps! xo, s

Hmm, we’ve never heard that! We had a big jute rug in our den for 3+ years (where we spilled things on it, tracked mud onto it, etc) and it was pretty indestructible. We had a simple rug pad under it on hardwood floors and the floors were just fine when we removed it before moving. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Misty http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-429624 Misty Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:45:07 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-429624 I am looking for a rug for under my dining room table. I like the look of jute - and you also mentioned in this post it was good for kitchens, etc. I have also heard though, they cannot get the slightest bit damp or they mildew quick and leave discolorations. What is your opinion of this? Are there different qualities of jute? I have a 10 yr old little boy, so I need something that can withstand (the possible) spilled milk. I am looking for a rug for under my dining room table. I like the look of jute – and you also mentioned in this post it was good for kitchens, etc. I have also heard though, they cannot get the slightest bit damp or they mildew quick and leave discolorations. What is your opinion of this? Are there different qualities of jute? I have a 10 yr old little boy, so I need something that can withstand (the possible) spilled milk.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-337623 YoungHouseLove Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:27:53 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-337623 It really depends on your space and the colors and how things look together! We just recommend going slowly and adding one rug at a time. You'll know when you're "done." Good luck! xo, s

It really depends on your space and the colors and how things look together! We just recommend going slowly and adding one rug at a time. You’ll know when you’re “done.” Good luck!

xo,
s

]]> By: J http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-337619 J Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:07:05 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-337619 Hi S, We have a small home where many of the rooms can be see by each other. We have carpet all over the house except for the kicthen , foyer, and bathrooms. My dilemna is the home needs grounding! If you are standing in the living room you can see the foyer, kitchen bar stool area, and small dining room... as this is an open floor plan. My question is... How many rugs is rug overload? Should each of these rooms have a rug to define the space. Thanks! Best! Hi S,

We have a small home where many of the rooms can be see by each other. We have carpet all over the house except for the kicthen , foyer, and bathrooms. My dilemna is the home needs grounding! If you are standing in the living room you can see the foyer, kitchen bar stool area, and small dining room… as this is an open floor plan. My question is… How many rugs is rug overload? Should each of these rooms have a rug to define the space. Thanks!

Best!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-242228 YoungHouseLove Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:38:12 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-242228 Hey Shannon, As demonstrated in our den and living/dining room, we're all about using a rug to define a specific area (like a dining zone or a sitting area) so it's totally fine to use a rug in one area of a room to ground those furnishings and delineate that zone. And when it comes to an indoor/outdoor rug we've heard that they can be durable and awesome, the only complaint that has come up a bunch is that because they're synthetic some of them tend to offgas (stink to high heaven) for so long that people are driven to return them or dump them in the garage. One quick attempt tot cure this can be laying them out in the sun on a few hot days. The heat causes things to offgas faster thereby hopefully getting rid of that plastic smell. Hope it helps! xo, s

Hey Shannon,

As demonstrated in our den and living/dining room, we’re all about using a rug to define a specific area (like a dining zone or a sitting area) so it’s totally fine to use a rug in one area of a room to ground those furnishings and delineate that zone. And when it comes to an indoor/outdoor rug we’ve heard that they can be durable and awesome, the only complaint that has come up a bunch is that because they’re synthetic some of them tend to offgas (stink to high heaven) for so long that people are driven to return them or dump them in the garage. One quick attempt tot cure this can be laying them out in the sun on a few hot days. The heat causes things to offgas faster thereby hopefully getting rid of that plastic smell. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: shannon http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-242201 shannon Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:09:17 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-242201 Hey (again)! I think I answered my own question by revisiting your pictures of your living room and den.... :) Also, what do you think about an indoor/outdoor rug for the living room? I love the pattern of one of the indoor/outdoor rugs by Dash and Albert but I'm worried that it won't give enough coziness? Hey (again)! I think I answered my own question by revisiting your pictures of your living room and den…. :)

Also, what do you think about an indoor/outdoor rug for the living room? I love the pattern of one of the indoor/outdoor rugs by Dash and Albert but I’m worried that it won’t give enough coziness?

]]> By: shannon http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/rug-rules-101/comment-page-1/#comment-242197 shannon Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:12:34 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=4170#comment-242197 Hi Sherry! I love your blog and am really inspired by the passionate, joyful way you've both chosen to live life. Kudos! Here's my rug question: our living room is about 10x17, with a fireplace/TV/couch seating area at one end (takes about 2/3rd of the room) and the other end has bookshelves and will (eventually) be home to a chaise or small desk. Do you think it's weird to do an 8x10 rug under the main seating area and then leave the other end of the room bare? I don't want to do a custom-sized rug. Thanks in advance! Hi Sherry! I love your blog and am really inspired by the passionate, joyful way you’ve both chosen to live life. Kudos!

Here’s my rug question: our living room is about 10×17, with a fireplace/TV/couch seating area at one end (takes about 2/3rd of the room) and the other end has bookshelves and will (eventually) be home to a chaise or small desk.

Do you think it’s weird to do an 8×10 rug under the main seating area and then leave the other end of the room bare? I don’t want to do a custom-sized rug. Thanks in advance!

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