The current living room carpet
I’ve had this beautiful wool rug from Capel for 8 years now. When I first decorated my new house 8 years ago I was really into sage green {I still really like sage, I’ve just moved on to some other colors too!} . This is a great carpet and we paid dearly for it. It is high quality and still looks almost brand new. It has seen quite a lot of action over the years with 2 babies and now the Fuggles. So, what is my beef? I’m over the dark color and the green and the heaviness of this carpet in this room. I feel ungrateful saying that. Every magazine and catalog is showing the natural fiber rugs and I LOVE THIS LOOK!!!! I WANT THIS LOOK! I am however wondering about the durability and washability of the natural fibers. I think I’m going for it since I’ve got a little birthday money burning a hole in my pocket.
I’ve narrowed it down to 3 and I’d love your opinions.
Choice #1
Pottery Barn
show in a room
This is the Flat-Braided Jute Rug from Pottery Barn and the 8 X 10 is on sale for $249. I can drive about 30 miles to the closest Pottery Barn if I want to save on shipping. There is an extra $20 charge for shipping. Pottery Barn claims it to be fully reversible for twice the wear (true?). I would also need to purchase a rug pad.
Choice #2
Home Decorators
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This is the Annandale Jute Area Rug from Home Decorators. Home Decorators is currently having free shipping for Labor Day. An 8 x 11 is $279. Downside, it is not in stock until 11/1. I would also need to purchase a rug pad.
Choice #3
Ballard Designs Rug
Ballard Designs Jute Rug
The Ballard Designs Braided Jute Rug. It looks like it would be softer to me and looks so great in almost every room in the new catalog. Downside, I’m worried about the fringe on the ends. I envision them getting dirty and having little puppies chew on them. Anyone have an experience with fringe on a carpet? I guess I could cut them off if they got to be a problem.
from the Ballard website:
“A bit dressier than traditional jutes, our Braided Jute Rug is extra thick and feels surprisingly soft, even on bare feet. Handwoven of golden 100% jute and finished with thick, hand knotted 3″ fringe. Slip resistant latex; no rug pad needed. Allow for 3/4″ door clearance. Braided Jute Rug sizes are approximate and do not include fringe. Imported. Use of a Rug Pad is recommended. $339″
Do I need a rug pad or not???
I did consider consigning my beautiful and expensive rug. I showed a picture one of my contacts and he said he would sell it for $599, which means I would not get that amount. But, since my best bud Life to the T has the most amazing attic you have ever seen {many of you have attended her famous attic sale!} she has graciously agreed that I can roll up my rug and store it there just in case i would ever want it back. Tempting.
Do you get my confusion? Can you help a girl out? What is your pick – 1, 2 or 3?
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