It’s also weird how rugs can look very different online versus actually in a room. Especially if they are partially under furniture.
We bought our rug online after seeing it displayed in a furniture show room, and when I looked it up online, I was very surprised at how it looked. If I had only seen it online, and not in real life, I never would’ve bought it based on the picture.
I don't know but I just use ikea's jute rugs in basically every room of our house. They do shed but they are cheap and neutral and it's fine. They definitely aren't comfortable though.
If you find something that you like except it’s too thin, invest in a good rug pad! I couldn’t believe what a difference one made in the feel AND look of a rug! It opens up a LOT more options!
We had a terrible time finding a rug for our dining room - partly because we needed a large, oddly sized rug and I didn’t want ro spend 10k. We ended up going to a local carpet remnants store - so they have all the extra rolls of wall to wall carpet and then cut and bind what you want to your size specifications and make it an area rug. It was so much less expensive and we got an awesome quality wool area rug exactly the size/color etc we wanted. So I would look and see if you have something like that near you (or if you are in MA go to this place in Cambridge lol)
We also did this at our last house that was all hardwood and we needed a giant rug for our family room. It was so inexpensive - maybe around $300 for a 14x16 rug. Just get a good pad for underneath. I like the thick felt ones.
I agree! I haven't done a super thorough search but we need a new one too and I haven't seen anything I like. At least not for what I'm willing to pay!
I also find this problem with shower curtains and duvet covers/comforters. Everything looks too grandma-y or too busy or too boring. I wouldn't say I am picky about most things, but apparently home decor is my exception.
Not sure if you think this is ugly or not, but I got this one when I repainted our living room. It has pops of color that you can play with by adding throw pillows or something so everything isn't all gray. Also, it hides dirt fairly well since it has a pattern.
I always have a hard time finding rugs I like. We've been looking for a replacement rug in our living room for two years. I prefer doing most of my shopping online, but I've found that rugs are much better to see in person. Our top rug contender that we saw in person was one I had previously seen online and didn't like.
It’s also weird how rugs can look very different online versus actually in a room. Especially if they are partially under furniture.
We bought our rug online after seeing it displayed in a furniture show room, and when I looked it up online, I was very surprised at how it looked. If I had only seen it online, and not in real life, I never would’ve bought it based on the picture.
I bought it from Homesense which is the Canadian version of Home Goods/TJMaxx. It is no pile/woven, which I love because it is SO easy to clean. I have a felt pad under it and it's comfortable to sit on. Mine is the steel/ivory which would look good with any grey couch. It has so many tones that it matches a lot. I have a green couch and it looks great.
yes!!! That’s your family’s store?? We had a great experience!
Haha yes! It actually moved over to Medford last year. Glad to hear you had a good experience
Wait, pretty sure I know which store you're talking about (I can see the old location in my head) and I didn't know it was your family's! I might have to go check this out because I want a rug for my basement workout area but I really don't want to spend much. PM or text me the name/address?
We have a mix of handmade wool rugs (from Turkiye, India, Pakistan/Afghanistan) and cheaper machine-made synthetic rugs from places like Wayfair, Ruggable, etc.
If it’s a rug that you plan to have for a long time, or it’s in a really high traffic area, I highly recommend getting a handmade rug. They’re practically indestructible. They hold up really well to most spills, and are thick and comfortable (though some of the wool ones can feel a little scratchy if you’re laying or lounging on them). I probably wouldn’t recommend them for pet urine though, if that’s an issue for you.
For cheaper rugs, we’ve had decent luck with Wayfair, though you do have to wade through a LOT of ugly rugs to find ones that aren’t hideous. Costco also has good rugs, though not much variety.
Post by kitchenreno on Feb 10, 2024 19:28:28 GMT -5
Our last 2 family room rugs have been hand tufted wool ones from Pottery Barn and I really liked them both - nice and thick. I do have a pad underneath as well.
Post by kitchenreno on Feb 10, 2024 19:28:42 GMT -5
Our last 2 family room rugs have been hand tufted wool ones from Pottery Barn and I really liked them both - nice and thick. I do have a pad underneath as well.