As you may know, I have been searching for a new rug for my living room. I wanted to purchase a natural fiber rug and had narrowed my search down to jute. However, they are all pretty expensive. I need at least an 8×10 for the room and those are priced at over $500. I decided that was a bit too much of an investment.
There are other factors that went into my decision. We have a mean cat, a sweet dog and three kids. The thought of buying my dream rug and having the cat throw up all over it or another catastrophe occur was just too much for me to handle. So, I went to Ikea.
I found a great flat woven rug with a rubber backing, which makes it extremely durable. The Morum Rug is large at 6.7 x 9.10 (Swedish rooms must be very odd sizes!) and for that large size, quite inexpensive at $139. The dark grey color suits my needs and I like the contrast with the white.
I also finally painted the little gate-legged table that I found months ago. It’s now in my dining room. Just one quick coat of white to give it a little charm.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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I love your rug! I recently bought a rug for my living room and the one I wanted was over $800. No Ikea around here but I went to Home Depot and got a pretty one for around the same as yours. I am glad I found it because it is perfect, just like yours! I have 2 dogs that like to rub their faces on it. Better their faces than something else, lol!
I love your living room.! So nice and warm ! I’m looking for a slip cover-can you tell me where you got your?
Thanks so much! I had my slipcover made by my mother-in-law and her sister. Here is the link to the post https://thepainteddrawer.com/2013/12/a-white-slipcover-for-christmas.html – I am extremely lucky!
Looking good Suzanne! I bought a natural weave rug from Cost Plus and love it, but I have a 100 lb. Lab and kids on it all the time and it is beginning to wear and look grungy. I need to find out how to wash it.
Love your room! Especially the white coffee table. I’ve been looking for one like this, do you know where I could look?
Hi Sally, thanks so much! I actually found the table in the way back of a thrift store buried under other furniture. I saw those legs and had to have it! It is really very old, with original oil based paint. Cheers!