Our new kitchen rug has arrived! Yes, it was actually something we ordered online, which is somewhat nerve-wracking since finding a rug for this spot has proven difficult so far (although we have had success with online rug orders before). But based on what we learned from our little rug fashion show, we were pretty confident that we’d figured out the winning formula. At least we were hopeful…
The “winning” rug was actually from Urban Outfitters. The color, pattern, and price were all great – so we thought we’d give it a shot. With a spring discount code they were running, it came to just $69 with shipping – which is obviously a lot cheaper than a 5 x 7′ wool rug, which most likely have been around $125+.
We also thought a flat weave would be better for our kitchen (no worrying about food being mashed into a plush wool rug). And as for why we went with that size, we tried a few different rug sizes before ordering (we have many different sized rugs on hand, and preferred it the most in that space). Anything bigger/wider interfered with the stools being pulled out, and anything shorter/smaller felt oddly tiny – like a bath mat in the middle of the room.
So without further ado – here it is!
We did put a nice thick rug pad under it (from Target for about $30) which not only helps it stay in place (it doesn’t move or slide an inch, even when Clara and Burger are charging around after each other) and it also gives it some nice cushion. We took these pictures just a day after it arrived, so some of the lines from where it was folded are still there – but if it’s like our other flatweaves, those will work their way out as time goes on.
We think it looks pretty darn awesome. It does exactly what we’d hoped (defines the area as a living space without having a color or pattern that’s too demanding – especially since we’ll be adding in more color by painting the stools). The scallop is a nice simple pattern without being too in-your-face (because no one likes an in-your-face scallop…).
See how from the other side of the kitchen it’s really sort of soft and subtle? We just wanted something that didn’t scream “look at me! I’m a rug! Focus all of your attention on me!” and instead just sort of slipped in for a nice layered look. I guess we’d rather gaze at the wall of penny tile or the hallway of frames or the over-sized pendants over the peninsula or the open shelves by the stove – ya know?
And in a weird way, the roundness of the rug pattern kinda echoes the gray penny tile backsplash on the other side of the room – which actually brings some pretty sweet balance to this 25′ looong room of ours:
Kinda penny tile-ish, right?
Another reason we’re happy to have a rug there is to give Clara a little play space. Granted these days a lot of her playing involves running around, but we still find her sitting in this area of the house flipping through a book or dancing to the radio (sometimes while wearing a tutu and three headbands). So it’s nice that the area is soft, but not so plush that we’ve gotta worry about crumbs and junk getting stuck in some dense rug forest.
As for Burger, he doesn’t really care too much about the rug as long as he still has a pillow to curl up on.
So, long rug story short – I think we’re sold. We’ve found our kitchen rug!
We do LOVE a showstopping rug (like the one in our living room and bedroom) but I think this more subtle tone-on-tone guys is just the ticket. And as a little bit of a epilogue to this story, we thought we’d show you one other little update that we made in the dining room – a sort of a mini “Dude Get On That” assignment, if you will. We finally hung the art that I made John for Christmas. Yup, just five months later. Haha. Here it is catching a mad reflection from the front window:
Oh and don’t mind the baggy brown chair covers that are back on our dining room chairs. We put them on when we brought them outside for Clara’s party (for an easy-wash surface to avoid stains) and just have been too lazy to take them off. So yeah, we haven’t even washed them yet. Haha.
Anyway, here’s a better view of the Chrstmas art that we finally got on the wall:
It’s hung right above a little cabinet (it’s actually a nightstand) that we bought from Joss & Main last year that has kinda been floating around the house in various spots for the past six months. Remember we mentioned it here and you got a peek of it here? Well, it seems to keep ending up back on this wall, so for now we’re calling that his home. Can’t guarantee he’ll be there forever though, haha. You know us…
Since the art consists of a bunch of boy scout badges that I scanned, printed, and matted into a grid, I also made a key in a separate frame (to explain that John deserved badges like “Personal Fitness” for being a runner and “Rowing” for taking me kayaking a couple of times – more on that here). So that’s what the smaller frame that you see leaning on the wall below it is all about.
Hmm, I’m not sure how this post went from scalloped rugs to kayaking, but I think you’re all filled in. Next up: a big painted stool reveal. Oh yeah, baby. We’re closer than you think. As in, this is your 24 hour notice. Haha. What have you guys been doing with rugs? Any online ordering? Any searches for something softer that layers into a room instead of a bold guy who becomes the focal point? We can definitely appreciate both approaches to rug hunting, in fact it’s pretty fun to have a few makes-the-room rugs and a few best-supporting-actors, so I recommend a diverse cast of rugs, haha.
Jessica says
Love that rug!! I’ve stopped myself from purchasing it several times… I keep going back and forth between the chevron and the scallops!
Quick question, did you notice any bleeding on the scallops? I’ve seen on several blogs where they’ve gotten the UO rugs, and the colors had bled… (That is the main reason I’ve not purchased yet, I have bad luck with home stuff purchased online!)
YoungHouseLove says
We didn’t have any issues with ours. Hmm, maybe because it’s appears to be white with gray printed on it? So maybe if there are two colors there’s more of a bleeding issue?
xo,
s
Kristina says
Hi! I have two Urban rugs and have not seen bleeding with either. The one in my Living Room is quite colorful and has even had a few puppy accidents but has cleaned up beautifully without any of the colors running.
Amelia R. says
The rug looks great! I still love the art, too, but it looks like you’ve got your mat sideways in the frame.
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, you’re right! I hope that doesn’t take me five more months to fix!
xo
s
karen says
Love it!!! and it makes the wall colour a lot more subtle.
steph says
hi guys! LOVE LOVE LOVE the kitchen rug! looks amazing and works so well with the space without being too matchy matchy. i have to say that i’m still not feeling that range hood. everytime i see pictures of the kitchen, it seems “off” to me. do you have plans to add some art under it? or tweak it at all? whatever floats your boat… i certainly understand that your house is evolving! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, check out this post for more on our range hood plans down the line (they’re about half-way down the page). Someday we’ll get to it!
xo,
s
Steph says
OOOh, I must have missed that post, which seems crazy since I’m an avid and daily reader – even on vacay! ;) I love the beefed up range hood ideas. I think it would look swell!
YoungHouseLove says
It was in the Kitchen Reveal post! We even photoshopped how it might look. I think some folks just soaked up the before and afters and might not have absorbed that paragraph though- haha. I’m so chatting things get buried sometimes!
xo,
s
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
I love the new rug! One of the bummers of having a pro-carpet husband is no fun rugs! But I’m hoping when we re-do the kitchen in the next few years I can sneak a new rug on the list of needs ;)
tae says
it’s perfect!! and i love the stool in the corner too! perfect splash of color. can’t wait to see the stools.
Lauren says
WOW! Love it! Looks awesome, and I give you super props for buying it online.
Sarah says
Reading the comments on this post remind me of The Big Lebowski. “That rug really tied the room together.” (Let’s hope no one pees on yours!)
Regardless, love it! I did not know Urban even sold rugs like that until a few weeks ago. I am thinking about purchasing from them, as well!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahah, love that quote.
xo,
s
Lauren says
I am totally loving the rug! It seems like it could really go in any room and looks great for kids and little Burgers :) Also, I am wicked excited for your stool painting reveal! I can’t wait! At all!!
Stephanie says
I love that rug. It looks really great in that spot and blends in while still being present. Like it’s not invisible but it works.
I am on a super-perpetual rug hunt but I can’t decide how much I want to spend or what look I’m going for. I have a open concept kitchen/dining/living space that’s big for a condo but small compared to a house. I want a rug to define the living room but I’m afraid anything too bold will overwhelm the room. Especially since it’s right there next to the front door. But I love a bold rug. I’m torn. :(
YoungHouseLove says
I say you need a rug fashion show like the one we did last week! It definitely helped us realize what we liked best!
xo,
s
Stephanie says
I probably do! Haha. I’m looking for a fairly big rug (I could fit an 8’x10′ but may go smaller) so it’d be an expensive fashion show!
YoungHouseLove says
Just be sure to grab them from a place you can return them (I think HomeGoods sells rugs that size and you can bring them back for a full refund if they don’t work).
xo,
s
Linda says
And even a lot of traditional rug stores will let you take a couple home to check them out – a friend at one point had five huge oriental rugs in her family room. I’m pretty sure they had her credit card on record, but the store was great about delivering them and picking up the losers.
Your rug is really great – really adds a very warm, subtle touch to that side of the room.
Lauren says
Every time I read “penny tile” I say it in my head like “PENNY CAN!” from Cougar Town. Just thought you would appreciate that. :-)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, we do too!! Sometimes I type wall of penny can and then have to backspace and write tile. Hahah.
xo,
s
Ginny @ goofymonkeys says
I totally love the rug – it’s PERFECT!!
Kathy says
Excellent choice, love it!
Jamie says
I have been debating the same exact rug for my enclosed patio. You guys have now pushed me over the edge and I’ll order soon. My grandma gave me an antique white daybed of my great grandmas and we had it recovered in a grey and melo-y print fabric. Thanks, Sher-Dog!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, it sounds perfect! Definitely get a rug pad and you should be golden!
xo,
s
bridget b. says
that rug is perfect for the space. love it!
Heather V says
Gorgeous rug! And you gotta love the price for something that fits so well in your room!
Roxanne says
Love the new rug! And the white cabinet! Now can you please come to my house and help me pick out a rug??! I am still undecided. I think the jute rug I put down as a temporary rug will be there for a while… :)
YoungHouseLove says
Sure, we’ll be right over! Haha. Our tip is just have a rug fashion show (preferably with local rugs you can return easily enough) to see what it is that you’re really looking for!
xo,
s
Rebecca in NC says
I love it! Much better than the others ones you tried out.
Side note: Your bedroom rug was in the most recent issue of Real Simple. I think it was in one of the room re-dos!
YoungHouseLove says
Isn’t that funny? Such a small world!
xo,
s
Melanie says
I think the rug looks really awesome! We have similar tastes… I was eyeing the scallop-patterned comforter they have for sale right now too :)
Pen @ New York Nonsense says
Love how it’s like a little sitting room in the kitchen. You guys always have the best rugs! I never know what to pick, and am always flabbergasted by the price tags on them. I have got to just pull the trigger because hardwood is so cold on my feet in the mornings!
April says
I am on a mad rug hunt for the right FLOR tiles to go in my room. I was thinking a darker shade but we just got a little black and white doggie so now I am thinking a lighter shade because the last thing I want is to have a constantly gross looking rug. Once a week vacuuming is about all I can manage!
Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says
You guys nailed it. That rug was made for your kitchen. Glad you found one that worked!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Teresa!
xo,
s
Jen@The Decor Scene says
LOVE the rug!!! Perfect choice for the room. You guys always find such awesome deals on rugs. :)
Allison H. says
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that rug!! i have been looking for something exactly like that for our guest room!!!! hooray! o and its perfect in your space! good job!!
Reenie says
Looks great ~ so does the lil cabinet in the dining room.
Ericka says
DING, DING, DING! We have a winner! Love the rug!
Sarah says
The rug is fab, but I can’t wait to see what you’re doing/have done to the stools…you guys are really getting on that!
I’m so impressed by your time management skills — doing projects (and the behind the scenes stuff we don’t always see), blogging (and being so on top of comments), being good parents to Clara, and doing the “normal” things like cooking, running errands, etc. It’s amazing that you have time for it all!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Sarah! You’re so sweet!
xo,
s
Krissy says
We spent a long time trying to find a rug for the couch area after we replaced the carpeting with laminate… we finally found one with a fun texture and the right color scheme at Target, and then came home 2 days later to see that Murphy had chewed a few holes in it :( He’s lucky we love him! Your rug is really great!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh noooo. That’s a sad story indeed.
xo,
s
Jen says
It looks great! We ordered a bright yellow chevron rug from UO for our nursery-to-be but it’s been on back order forevvvver! I’m hoping it arrives soon so we “dude, get on that” nursery completion (she comes in early August).
I’m totally going to check target for a rug pad.
YoungHouseLove says
So exciting about your nursery to be! Good luck with your little girl on the way- and the nursery of course!
xo,
s
Korina says
Found your blog randomly a few months ago and am now obsessed with it! So inspiring :) The rug was the perfect choice!
One question: How does Burger get on the white love chair and then on top of his blue cushion? He looks too tiny to jump that high.. Lol
YoungHouseLove says
He’s quite the athlete! He just jumps up on his own and walks up onto the pillow and turns in circles to make a little divot that he can rest in. Haha.
xo,
s
Mandy says
Perfect rug for that spot! You give me hope for finding rugs for our house as well. Totally digging this one as well as the one in the bedroom. What great finds!
Can’t wait to see the stools!!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says
OMG I am (weirdly) excited to see the stools!!! Can’t wait :)
r8chel says
Looks great! I really like it. :)
JebberA says
And if you look reeeaaallly closely, and off to the right or left, you’ll see that the rug even matches the background of the YHL website. Super handy!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, a happy accident indeed!
xo,
s
ScullyPA says
Perfect! The scallops tie into the giant shell bowl in the fire place, too.
Amy D says
I love it! And I love that dresser, too. I just got a new rug for my living room, off Joss & Main. (I’m OBSESSED with that site!) It’s bright blue & green and is a perfect accent to my otherwise gray room.
YoungHouseLove says
That dresser sounds amazing! Send pics!
xo,
s
H. Hamel says
Did you all Scotch Gard the rug? We have two, low weave rugs on either side of the bed and the Scotch Gard has saved us. We live in Oklahoma with red dirt, and big dog! But in a kitchen/main traffic area, I would think it would be a must?
YoungHouseLove says
We actually have never used Scotch Gard! Might have to check it out if we think the rug is going to take a beating (is it safe for pets and kiddos? anyone know what chemicals are in it?).
xo,
s
Kala M. says
I love the rug! It is perfect for the space and I totally agree that it has a penny tile shape going on. Sounds like it was a really good deal too!. I also love that little nightstand/cabinet in the dining room.
Marie says
It looks awesome!
Lynn @ SafeBeauty says
I definitely had a “Clutch my pearls!” moment with that rug reveal. Nicey nicey guys! I reeeeeally like how it pulls absolutely everything together. I never doubt that you guys will find the right fit for whatever you are looking for in your space. A rug for our large living area is what is on the anniversary agenda this year. We are vacationing in Tampa, FL and a romantic/practical/unforgettable/see how many fights we get into day spent at Ikea is in the works for us this year. 8 years is Ikea purchases right?
My best, Lynn
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, a clutch my pearls moment. I love it. And yes, I think every anniversary should involve an Ikea purchase. Haha.
xo,
s
Anneliese says
My annual birthday present is that my husband has to take me to IKEA and let me look all I want without complaining once. Now that we have an 11 month son, I don’t know how invested he is in the deal, but I will still be pushing for the trip!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I love that.
xo,
s
Sheila says
Sad rug story: I’ve been searching for a 10×14 rug for my living room for two years, figuring I’ll base the planned redecoration of the room around the colors in the rug. Finally found one in the right colors on Pottery Barn, so I ordered the swatch. Got the swatch, looks great, but since I’m about a year away from the new furniture I want, I thought I’d live with the swatch for a while (because the current furniture is completely wrong for the new rug). Well, yesterday I got an e-mail from PB advertising a rug sale and, holding my breath for a sale on “my” rug, I scrolled down to find — the 10×14 is sold out! So now I’m sad :( I guess there’s other rugs out there, but I’m tired of bare wood floors no matter how pretty they are . . .
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no!! I’m sad for you. Hope it comes back again (sometimes things are gone and then they reintroduce them after they make more). Here’s hoping!
xo,
s
Jyl says
Personally, I love an in-your-face scallop ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah, you would Jyl! Haha.
xo,
s
MaNell Hembree says
I can’t thank you enough for posting this rug find!! It is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for to have the same effect in my kitchen. WOW!! What a great price too! I was looking at the new placement of that cute cabinet in the dining room (love it, BTW) and I noticed for the first time that your bedroom is quite visible from the front door. I have to say that I have been thinking for some time that I should mention a location for your large mirror in your bedroom. However, I felt that clearly you both know what you are doing as far as decor and design, so you certainly don’t need any help from me!! However, after seeing that your MBR is visible from the front door, I just can’t help myself. I think your large mirror would look great standing in the corner on the far side of the bed (opposite of the bedroom door). It is an open space that lends itself to something with height, and would have the added benefit of reflecting what is in the rest of the room from the vantage point of the hallway. There is it. My two-cents. Worth actually less than two-cents. :)
YoungHouseLove says
That definitely could work! I just didn’t want to wake up in bed and see my sleepy self staring back at me (scary!) – haha. But you never know what we’ll do in the bedroom. Now that we have the new rug we’re re-inspired to keep working on it!
xo,
s
Sherry from BC says
Love the rug. You are right it is the perfect size and just a hint of pattern/texture/colour for that layered look. I love the interplay you have going of all the curves & circles. Works so well without hitting you over the head. You have an excellent “eye” for what works. I do think your fashion show helped to figure out what you really wanted. I need a new rug for my living room but don’t have any spare shekels right now. I need a rather odd long shape and thought I would have to go with a custom cut of a broadloom with a border but after your FLOR giveaway, I have been pondering that in one of the textured patterns. Oh the dreaming, scheming and planning we do. Can’t wait to see the pop of colour from the redone stools…..you guys do build suspense. Is it wrong that I am so invested in your house from across the continent?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, it’s not wrong at all! We love you guys for caring to drop in on us! It kind of blows our mind every day. Haha. In a great way!
xo,
s
Gemma says
Love the rug and the cabinet! Perfecto!
Elise says
NAILED IT!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, thanks Elise!
xo,
s
Amy @ a new old house says
What a fantastic rug- great job!
Can’t wait to see the decision on the stools!
Kristina says
Love love love the rug choice! I feel that it echos the penny tiles which is perfect! I also love the Joss&Main nightstand, I think it looks great in the Dining Room. I don’t know why I’m surprised, there isn’t much (if even anything) I don’t like that you guys do. Great job, thanks for all of the inspiration!!
Whitney Dupuis says
Oh my gosh I LOVE this rug!!! It really is the perfect tone and pattern for the space. Good call.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much!
xo,
s
Amelia Walton says
I am so happy you posted this! I’ve been eyeing the Urban Outfitter rugs (and curtains) for about 3 weeks as a possibility for our new house and have been going back and forth between ordering one…this might have put me over the edge. I’ll tell my husband who to thank ;)
Looks great, by the way!