A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to let you have input in my dining room :)
After I recovered a few weeks from painting the walls I got REALLY bold and painted the ceiling. I LOVE it! It really draws your eye up and makes the trey and medallion pop!
Now that the painting is done, it's time to focus on the room!
Remember when I put a BOLO out for this Target rug?
Well when I went to return one of the Thrifty Thursday find rugs, I spotted it in the clearance section! I about screamed as I ran towards it. (Not even kidding ).
The only problem was it wasn't the right size :( Whomp whomp, whomp.
As I stood there with tears in my eyes (again, not joking) a target team member (yes I go there so much I know what they're officially called) came up to me and said that those same rugs were on clearance online. I whipped out my phone and bought one right then and there. I knew I'd have to wait about a week for it to be delivered, but I did manage to find another clearance rug that I liked equally as well.
This one has hints of the blue in it, but the only problem is that it was a 5 X 8 that was in clearance and the other rug I ordered in the store was 8 X 10.
I decided to take it home and wait for the other one to be delivered and then let you guys decide.
So here we go!
Rug 2. Target clearance online. 8 X 10. $139.99. Great size and I LOVE the colors.
Yeah I know I'm crazy, I know I made this decision WAY too easy for you :)
Which one do you think I should keep?
1 or 2??
I like the lighter one better. It has just enough blue to tie it all together and it doesn't take away from the drama going on with the ceiling color. But, they're both pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have to say either works well, but I'm really attracted to the darker one.
ReplyDeleteI like the lighter one. It seems to make the room brighter and look bigger. The dark on the ceiling and the floor boxes the room in and makes it look smaller. I would lighten the ceiling if your set on the dark rug.
ReplyDeleteI love #2!
ReplyDeleteI love #2 as well. Will you be putting a table on top of it? If so, then the issue that it might make the room a little dark will be a moot point.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the painted ceiling!! You didn't tell me about that.
ReplyDeleteAs far as rugs, I like the first rug because it's much more subtle but still incorporates the light blue wall color. Even if you have to pay full price, $199 for a rug that big is still relatively inexpensive.
i prefer the look of the lighter one, but the scale of the second one is much much better! i say 2.
ReplyDeleteRug 1 in the size of rug 2 I think.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see the two photos taken at the same time of day because the lack of sun in pic 2 with the darker rug makes the room appear darker.
I'm not a big fan of brown though so would always chose a lighter shade.
#2 no contest!
ReplyDeleteHere's a weird question, what color is your table?
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ReplyDelete#1, but like Ange asked what color is your table? So glad to be following along and excited to meet you at Haven next month!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is looking great!
They are both good, if you have darker furniture, I would go with the lighter rug.
ReplyDeleteWhat Kerri said. ;)
ReplyDeleteI like a bargain, but I like the lighter rug best. It has more contrast with your floors so you can appreciate both.
ReplyDeleteNumber 2 !
ReplyDeleteLove 2
ReplyDeleteNumber 2 for sure! Much better size for the room and the contrast in colour makes the blue walls pop. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love #2. The first one is pretty, but I'm partial to the dark brown.
ReplyDeletenumber 2 - I think the lighter one is too washed out for the walls and floor
ReplyDeleteWithout question...#2!
ReplyDelete#2! Def makes a bigger statement!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the lighter one. The darker one's motif…well. Go with the lighter one. :-)
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Number two!! Why is it always the pricier ones I like? Le sigh. The room's off to a pretty start...can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDelete#2!!! I love that one and the first one seems like it is too small for the room.
ReplyDeleteI like rug #1. I think it compliments your paint and woodwork better! And the hardwood floors look beautiful and really stand out!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely go with number 1 (in the larger size of course). It compliments your paint choice better and will work if your table is dark or light. Also, with a paint ceiling the lighter rug will help keep the room from being too dark and its contrast better with your wood floors rather than blending in. The only advantage to the darker rug would be that it would hide spills better, but the blues don't seem to go with the wall color, so still number 1. wow, enjoy my essay of rug choices!
ReplyDeleteLisa- I don't think people realize that you would be getting rug #1 in a larger size
ReplyDeletethe darker one, without a doubt:)
ReplyDeletePersonally I would spend the extra money and get rug #1, but it's your room and your wallet! :) Whatever makes you happy. LOVE the color, too!
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ReplyDeleteI vote rug #2. If you are using your current dining set which has white legs and chairs with the beautiful stained top than I think this would balance the room. Maybe you could place the dining table on top of the rugs and repost. Though we know that rug #1 is not the right size it still would give you a better visual.
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