It feels like the last few months have been The Age Of Rugs. We got this one from a local outlet for our bedroom…
… this one from Urban Outfitters for our kitchen…
… and just got this one from Joss & Main for our office…
It was actually kind of hard to find an 100% jute rug that was 6 x 6, so when this guy came up for $89 (down from $150) we finally pulled the trigger. Especially since Pottery Barn sells a nearly identical one for $129 down from $149 and Overstock has something similar for $115.
We had always wanted something round to soften all the angles in the room (the built in desk, the chair rail, the criss-cross chairs) and tie into the big round chandelier that we tweaked by spraying it indigo and adding a giant shade…
So we just measured things out on the floor to see what would work (an 8 x 8 was way too big, and a 5 x 5 was too small). Thankfully we were able to determine that a 6 x 6 would be the right size to make the room feel nice and balanced without getting in the way of our chairs (since we have to push them out to get in and out, and any large rectangular rug was always getting caught on the legs and annoying the heck out of us).
In the in interest of keeping it real, here’s what the office looked like before we cleaned Clara’s toys off the floor and organized the piles of random stuff on top of our desk:
And here’s how it all looked once we did a wee bit of cleaning before snapping a proper rug photo:
We love that it’s “braided woven” since in our experience of owning a few natural fiber rugs, the braided ones tend to be the softest, so they’re less bushy and wire-y. Sure enough, when our new rug arrived, it was nice and soft, and thankfully it fit perfectly in the office. See, no issue with the chairs being pulled out and our new rug. Wahoo.
So that’s the latest rug update that has gone on around here.
Oh, and Burger approves:
Oh, and new rug = a good excuse for a plastic animal parade.
I think that shot captures how it’s nice and soft. Always a plus when it comes to jute (anyone remember that Friends episode where Joey learns French from Phoebe and says “Tout De La Fruit”? – I always want to say “Jute De La Fruit”).
Are there any other jute lovers out there? Or round-rug owners? This is our first round rug, and I have to admit, we love it. In a house full of right angles, it definitely feels kind of novel. Haha. So that’s my live-on-the-edge-tip. Be a rebel and try a round rug once in a while.
Joe and I want to get a new rug for our living room (what were we thinking getting a white/cream rug!?!) but it’s not in the cards for us yet. We’ve considered putting it in a less used room but the wood floors underneath are all scratched up (since the previous renters’ dog was a bit destructive) and I think seeing that would annoy me more than our light carpet. Oh well.
Looovee that rug.
I’m on a rug search myself. I apparently measured wrong because I thought I needed an 8×10 but it was WAY too big. So I’m returning it and on the hunt for a 5×7 that I love.
One day my living room will have a rug… one day…
Recently changed all my first floor rugs to jute rugs…gone are the dark orientals. It brightens the rooms so much. I love them but need to be careful vacuuming because sometimes the ends come free. I just take a chopstick and push them back in. Simple as that.
The old rugs are ready for my July Tag Sale.
Welcome to the world of jute. Looks great.
Enjoy your weekend.
B.
Sounds like such a nice update! And thanks for the chopstick tip!
xo,
s
Where did the plastic animals come from? I am looking for them in bulk!
They sell them at Michael’s and AC Moore in a tube (of like 8 at a time).
xo,
s
I love that the circular rug complements the cylindrical lamp shade (lamp drum?) on the chandelier. Nice choice!
Thanks!
xo,
s
I actually really love that rug! Hope you guys are having / had fun at Haven! I’m so jealous of all of the pictures people are putting on Instagram with you guys in them, since they got to meet you! I heard your keynote session was awesome as well, great job guys!
Aw thanks Melanie! Haven has been amazing! We can’t wait to blog all about it and share our pics!
xo,
s
Guys, I just love your working area. One question: do you always agree when re-designing?
Please tell me that you also disagree and think/talk a lot before you decide.
Still, i just love your new rug
Oh no, we disagree all the time! Haha. We have a Full-Agreement Agreement, which just means we don’t paint/buy/change anything without both agreeing. So all the time one of us wants to do/buy something, but we won’t pull the trigger until we are both on the same page. It takes time but works better in the end since we don’t have anything that one of us hates in the house for harboring resentment. Haha.
xo,
s
Nice!
That last photo makes it look really soft. Like it translates well through the camera, ya know? At first I was imagining some tough bristled rug that would exfoliate your feet every time you pass over it, but nah it’s looking more comfy up close. Nice bargain hunting, and great purchase.
My best, Lynn
Yes, I thought that last one would help you see the detail- since it’s soft and braided it makes all the difference! Thanks Lynn!
xo,
s
I love that you chose a round rug! So fun!
The rug looks great! Funny, I’ve never bought a round rug either, but I might reconsider.
We have a jute rug from Overstock in our dining room and I recently blogged about our new living room rug from Overstock. (http://623designs.tumblr.com/post/25505998068/even-exchange).
Love that!
xo,
s
It feels just right! :)
What a beautiful rug. Great find, Sherry & John. Hope you had a great time at Haven!
Thanks so much!
xo,
s
Looks good! Love the circular rug in the space for sure!
No new house stuff for me, but our office was on the news last night for that shooting drama!
I have a large round braided rug (Purple, green, and tan.) I bought it from Sears about 10 years ago and I just LOVE it. It is in the middle of my living room and is the perfect colors and everything.
That shape and size work perfectly! I like jute rugs a lot, if you can find the right one. Some hurt my feet though.
Love the new rug!!
….but…;)…if keeping it “real” means 2 toys/books on the floor…I’d really hate for you to see my “real”, lol…just sayin’ :). (Intended to be humorous, not snarky!)
Haha- I know! Just picture the pile of them in the kitchen and living room and hallway being bigger! I stepped on about ten blocks on the way to get the camera to that that not-that-bad office shot. Haha.
xo,
s
I love the rug, but I especially love the picture of you and John working hard! This is just how I picture you guys when you’re not drilling holes, repairing grout, or playing with Miss Clara! My husband and I are like you guys but we don’t blog (diligently, that is) so it’s so amazing to hop over here every day to be inspired, motivated, and for a little commiserating, too! xo
Aw thanks Carolyn! You’re so sweet!
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s
I love the rug that you bought for your bedroom! It really brightens up the space and looks terrific with your wall color. Great job guys!
Is that rug not available anymore? I’ve been stalking the pottery barn one forever but I just don’t want to pay that much. We want one for under our kitchen table…
I would check wayfair.com and jossandmain.com to see if it comes up!
xo,
s
Meg, I found it on bellacor for under $100.
http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/acura-homes-gr-601-6x6rd-jute-braided-round-6-ft-x-6-ft-rug-413653.htm
Thanks Bridget! I have been wanting a round jute rug for under my kitchen table forever! I didn’t want to pay the pottery barn price. So low and behold today the lovely Petersiks post their rug and I just snagged it for $97.15 with free shipping! Holla so excited!
You could also try sites like overstock and rugsusa or maybe Ballard or world market. Good luck!
Ok I have been meaning to ask this – but where did you get that bright blue drum side table that’s in your kitchen? I am moving into a new place and I’m kinda in love with that.
Sarah
That’s from HomeGoods! $39 bucks!
xo,
s
I’m desperate for two of those to use as end tables in my living room, but we don’t have a Home Goods anywhere near us. The cheapest I’ve found them online is about $80.
Anyone know where you can find similar drum stools online for under $50? I don’t care what color they are since it’d be easy to spray paint them.
Try Marshall’s or Ross or TJ Maxx (they’re all the same company). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
I know I should probably add this comment to the post where you talk about the kitchen rug, but how is it holding up/how is it to clean? I hear since UO’s rugs are thinner they are a pain.
Love the new jute rug in the office, I think round was the right choice! IMO, sometimes too many rectangle rugs on one floor almost makes the rooms look more boxy when you go from room to room. I’d love to get jute, but I’m worried my cats will rip it up like they do their sisal scratch posts!
So far, so good on the kitchen rug!
xo,
s
nice! i can’t have rugs. my huge weimaraner and rugs don’t mix. DIRTY!
How does it look with the big round dining table in the next room?
Great! Sort of ties in but not too matchup since the table is bigger and darker.
xo,
s
The round rug was a perfect choice with your round shade above. It also works perfectly with your chairs.
I just love all of Clara’s toys. Y’all
Should do a segment featuring her favorites.
Looking good! I wish a rug would work in my place, but it is so tiny that I would hate to cover up the small sliver of hardwood that is open!!
I’m shocked to see you guys violate one of the design “rules” that HGTV lists on their top 100 (do not leave rugs floating without an anchor of some sort). Did you guys think about that and decide not to care? It does seem a bit odd to me in the middle of the room like that so I can’t decide if I like it or not. As long as you guys are happy, I’m happy!
Sometimes it’s got a big basket of toys on it or an ottoman for tha chair and it looks great that way too. Or it just has a toddler with a pile of toys and a dog. Haha. We don’t really believe in hard and fast “rules” for making a house a home – we just trust our eye and embrace whatever we like!
xo,
s
love the round rug. question about jute: how do you keep it clean? we have one in our front hallway (high traffic) that the cat threw-up on. i cleaned it with resolve and it discolored it. the rest of it is starting to look dingy now, too, and it’s driving me nuts. maybe it’s just the type of jute i got??
We just use something mild like Dr Bronners and water in spill instances. Otherwise we just vacuum or shake it out for general maintenance.
xo,
s
I’m on the hunt for the perfect rug for our bedroom makeover. I had thought of going with a natural material, but I’m pretty sure that our cat would use it as a natural scratching mat. Now we’re leaning towards a geometric or striped rug in a pale blue or coral.
I love the warmth that rug brings to the space. With all the cool gray and bright greens, it really tones everything down.
Wow that looks amazing, round was definitely the route to go!
Jute de la Fruit, LOL!
I saw your bedroom rug in Real Simple magazine!!!! I can’t remember if it was last months or this ones issue.
Isn’t that funny? Such a small world!
xo,
s
I *love* your bedroom now. It’s great. And pretty please never paint that gorgeous wood dresser.
LOVE it!! I was wondering when we would hear the deets, since I spied it in Clara’s music video ;)
Now I want to come walk over it and rub my feet on it
That looks great guys! I love how it mimics the shape of the drum light directly above it. Balances the room very nicely :)
I have been nervous to pull the round rug trigger, but I may cave for one in our kitchen!
LOVE IT! love a natural fiber rug and the shape {and the price}…great find!
Can’t wait to hear all about the conference. I’m sure you kids knocked it out of the park!!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
I never commented on your recent master bedroom updates, but I just wanted to say that I LOVE what you’ve done with your bedroom. Removing the bedposts makes the room look so much more open and inviting!
And I really love that hand-me-down dresser from John’s parents. This is going to sound weird, but I have a thing for natural wood. It has so much character.
Hey Sherry,
There’s no way to contact you on the site that I saw, so I wanted to FYI that photos of your house are on this blog and don’t seem to be credited or linked to you:
http://www.picklee.com/2012/02/16/photo-walls/#.T4sj8I7csXz
And, also – have you seen this blog?
http://younghouselove.blogspot.ca/
Just an FYI – have a great weekend :)
Thanks for the heads up! Off to check them out.
xo,
s
Hi Guys,
The new rug looks really good. I love that you went with round. Can’t remember – have you had a jute rug before? We had some in our old condo and when we went to move we found that the finish had been completely rubbed off our hardwood floors. So just in case you don’t have a rug pad under there, make sure you put one down.
:) Have a great weekend!!!
We had a few in our first house but always used thm with pads. Will have to buy one and cut it into a circle!
xo,
s
I love jute! It’s so easy to clean, really resists stains. And trust me, I have two very vomit-y cats! There is a powder cleaner called Capture that totally works wonders. It’s safe for pets and kids too. I promise I don’t work for them, I just really can’t believe I’ve had a light jute rug for over a year and haven’t had to throw it out yet.
Great tip! Thanks!
xo,
s
I’ve been a loyal reader/huge fan for almost 2 years now, but I think I’m going to have to call it quits… every time I see your bedroom rug I am overcome with envy and jealousy and all kinds of other negative emotions that you got that amazing rug at such a fantastic deal. *sniff*
Just kidding =)
I love all three of your new rugs, and I LOVE the mix of neutrals and color you have in your home. It’s absolutely fabulous!
Haha. Maybe my rug has lots of rug cousins waiting for you to find them? Here’s hoping!
xo,
s
Every time I see the new bedroom layout I LOVE it!! So the picture showing both of you sitting at the desk… have to taught Clara to use the camera? :)
Thank goodness for the tripod and the timer!
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s
My money was actually on Burger! ;)
looks fab…we have jute runner in our doorway which is nice because it picks up and hides most of the dirt we track in!
Love the round rug – I would never have thought “round” but it works!
SInce Ed the Bed made another appearance in this post I have to throw in my two cents. It feels like the mirror above the bed and the light fixture are competing with each other. They are both focal points and both centered and my eye does not know where to land. I realize you are considering a head board … if you do end up with one, it would help to lose the mirror.
I also think what is a challenge right now is the various colors – between ORB, black frames, honey floors and chest, brown ottoman and mirror … they are all great pieces but they are not complementing one another / playing off of one another.
I know this a work in progress … and it is in it’s early stages!
Oh yes, we just tossed up what we had (leftover mirror from the living room, art that hung in other corner) but when we make a headboard I’m sure things will change- and then continue to be tweaked for years!
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s
Love the rug!
I am surprised yall didn’t see the pun :: “So that’s the latest rug update that has gone on “aROUND” here.” LOL ;)
Hahaha, nice! High fives for subliminal puns!
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s
Did you guys put a rug pad or something underneath to keep it from sliding around? It seems like chasing Clara might result in a wipe out with the Jute on hardwood? I love the round look for that room! Great buy Petersiks!
Oddly enough it stays pretty well (sometimes we have a toy basket or an ottoman on it) but we’re planning to get a rug pad to keep it secure.
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s
Hooray for Friends references! Joe and I use the phrase “it’s moo–you know, like a cow’s opinion” all the time!
The rug looks great!
Hahahaha, that’s a good one.
xo,
s
It looks great! Really finishes off the space and a great Clara playstation! :)
My favorite so far! And great price too.
I was going to comment anyway since I just bought my first jute rug, but then you distracted me with the Friends reference! I LOVE that episode. Joey sounds like the Swedish chef the whole time he’s trying to repeat everything.
Anyway, yes, just snagged a black 6’x9′ jute rug from Overstock and was nervous about the softness, but it’s turned out to be perfect! Jute de la fruit!
Haha he totally does sound like the Swedish chef!
xo,
s