As we mentioned here, the bedroom is “still looking rough and we’re not sure about a lot of things – just waiting for inspiration to strike – which might involve repainting and rearranging furniture along with refinishing the floors”). We even elaborated a bit in the comments when folks started asking what we meant by that or if we hated the current color by saying: “We love the paint color but something is off about the bedroom and we’re not sure we can rule anything out – including the paint color. Everything is a suspect until proven innocent. Haha. Something is limiting us, so we’re not opposed to changing that thing once we pin it down (it might be the curtains or the art or something else!) just to get things to “click” for us. Who knows where we’ll end up!”
You can relate to that feeling, right? The whole something’s-off-but-I’m-not-sure-what-it-is thing? Moving the art together above the bed on Friday was a start, but we actually have a bunch of changes on the agenda for this week in the hopes of cracking the case and making “that room where we sleep” feel a little more like “that room that we love!” Of course we know that a big ol’ transformation doesn’t happen overnight, but we also have seen firsthand how a few updates and switcheroos can go a long way in remedying that “hmmmm, something’s just not right” feeling that has probably popped up at least three dozen times in our last five years of DIYing. So we know it well.
We’ve learned that the only real way to get any closer to something that feels right is just to play around and see what you like and what you don’t. The ol’ trial and error approach. Because if you’re sitting there frozen in fear or over-thinking things to the point that you’ve lost all momentum it can get sticky. So without further ado, let’s get into the first tweak, which has already taken place. And it’s kind of a biggie. It all started when we saw the rug on the bottom of this picture at an outlet liquidation sale…
We weren’t looking for a bedroom rug, although we weren’t ruling out the idea of changing anything in that room (because remember, everything in there was guilty until proven innocent- haha). I had actually said to John “the jute rug in the bedroom could always move out to the dining room since we’re planning on getting a natural fiber rug in there for under the table and it’s definitely big enough” – so I guess you could say we were open to anything. So when there was a big tent sale at our favorite lighting outlet (The Decorating Outlet), which also happens to sell rugs (it’s where we got the thick wool rug in Clara’s bedroom along with her blue capiz chandelier and the big glass pendants in our kitchen), we had to check it out.
And that’s when we saw the patterned blue rug in the picture above this one. And it was all over.
We love all of those colors (gray, navy, teal, white!) and the geometric pattern was totally calling our name. By now you know we’re suckers for a geometric rug, right?
They just do something to us. They make us feel alive. Oh yes, we live dangerously.
But back to reality. Since it was a thick 9 x 12 wool rug, we were nervous that even on sale it would be $700 or more, which is sadly way out of our price range. But when we checked out the tag, we almost couldn’t believe our eyes. Did that really say “was $1287.00, now: $250” ?????!!!!!
That’s not 40 or 50% off – that’s over 80% off! So we asked the guy what was wrong with it to make it so cheap, since the tag said “soiled” as the reason for the discount. We hoped if it had a stain we might be able to hide that part of the rug under the bed or try to remove it with some crazy scrubbing ritual, but he actually told us it was ripped. As in, there was a hole right through it. Eeks. But thankfully the placement of the rip was in a corner, and although it looked like this if you picked it up and put your fingers through it…
… it looked like this when it was laid out on the floor. See the big gaping hole?
We didn’t either! The thick pile of the rug was so dense that the rip wasn’t even visible, let alone obvious. So you know what we did, right? We thanked our lucky stars that it was there. It was the only reason that we were able to get over $1000 off (!!!) and take home a $1287 rug for $250. We shoved that sucker into the passenger seat of the car faster than you can say “will-that-fit-in-an-Altima?” and I rode in the back with Clara, happy-squealing my way home.
To save you some scrolling, here’s a before pic of the old rug for ya again (remember we’re still missing major furnishings, like something in that nook, art on those bare walls, etc):
Next we pulled out the old rug that we’d love to relocate into the dining room under the table. We laughed at how naked that yellowed old floor looked. Someday we’ll refinish it, but until then our new rug will be in charge of de-naked-ifying things.
First John did some cute vacuuming to remove any dust/fibers leftover from the tent sale. Look how fast he is. He’s like Edward except he doesn’t sparkle in the sun or bite me for sport.
Next we shimmied it carefully under our bed. It probably took us a good twenty minutes to get it centered – just inching it back or to the side a little bit at a time.
We love it more than words can say. Although, to quote Tim Gunn, it’s a lotta look. Haha. Still missing major furnishings/art of course, but we’ll get there. So some folks might go for something less patterned or colorful for their bedroom, but we think one of the main “what’s wrong with this room” issues for us was that it didn’t feel happy or fun or “us” at all. And now it does. Oh happy day.
See how this room could almost be anyone’s bedroom?
And see how the room above it probably couldn’t be most people’s bedroom? Haha. That’s the beauty of a room that feels like you. It almost feels like it couldn’t be anyone else’s. So I’m sure there are lots of folks out there who would pass on this baby, but we decided when we moved into this house that we were going to make a playful, happy-go-lucky little love nest for our family. So we’re cool with waking up to a room that “smiles” back at us. Sort of like how we love our chipper living room and guest room (which have those other colorful geometric rugs going on):
I know, I know – things in the bedroom look a lot less polished or finished than those two rooms above. True dat. Look at that naked nook and those bare walls. But things always look crazy in the middle. Heck, sometimes things don’t really click into place until the very last tweak has been made, and I’d say we’re at least a dozen tweaks away from the final tweak (the pillows, curtains, and lamps might be the first to get some tweak-age now that there’s a new rug in town). But we’ll get there someday…
Nothing is safe when we have our tweaking hats on. Haha. But thanks to the new rug we’re invigorated and excited to play around a little more and see where we end up. So expect a few more changes throughout the week as we try our hand at a few other switcheroos and snap pics for you as we go. Some might fail, others might work- so it’s all about playing around in the name of figuring this room out a little more.
And can we talk about how plush this guy feels underfoot? Excuse me for mentioning the original price again, but have you ever walked on a $1287 rug before? We hadn’t either. It’s what we imagine the carpets in The Donald’s house might feel like. Super super plush. Like double thick. Burger even lounges on the rug now (he used to lounge exclusively in the bed, so it’s funny to see him sprawled out on the floor these days). It’s nice to know that we have the doggie stamp of approval.
What did you guys do this weekend? Any deal hunting, rug rolling out, or super fast vacuuming? John also ran his buns off at the James River Scramble (it’s sort of a rocky trail run/10K) and we loved cheering him on. We also squeezed in a stroll around the art museum (Clara loves VMFA) and dropped in on a new doughnut shop that opened. Good times. What were you guys up to?
Ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says
Looks great guys! Love the color!
Leah says
I might have totally missed something, but what happened to the green rug that was in the living room? Did you guys try it out in the bedroom or had you already craigslisted/donated it?
YoungHouseLove says
Oh here’s that post for ya: https://www.younghouselove.com/2011/12/living-room-cha-cha-cha-changes/ We didn’t craigslist it since we’re thinking it could work well in the playroom or even the sunroom once we get to those untouched rooms. Not sure yet!
xo,
s
Anne says
That rug is amazing, it totally fits in with the rest of the house but also making a bold statement at the same time. I had to go back to your house tour to see what the other side of the room looked like. Love it!
I was going to suggest trying the bed on different walls, but seeing the other pictures, its understandable why the bed is where it is right now. I can see a cozy fireplace or bookshelf in that naked corner.
Another suggestion…is a new bed. Personally, the bed frame you have now is not something that I would choose and I understand everyone has their own tastes. To me it feels like it is confining the space in a way right now while you have so much room around it. Especially with that huge rug now!
But thats just my two cents, I’m sure you will have something else up your sleeve. And thats why I appreciate reading these kinds of blogs, to learn about all the other styles and ideas out there :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Anne!
xo,
s
Tamrah Ryan says
Holy balls! Great find!! It looks amazing. amazing. amazing.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah, thanks Tamrah!
xo,
s
jeannette says
if burger likes it, it can do no wrong.
one of the mesmerizing things about your narrative arc is the way your taste has loosened up, and how more and more willing you get to live with it, tweak and untweak. i was looking at the before pic and thinking, it’s waaaaay too tight, and the movement of the pix from over the night stands to the center of the bed posts sort of emphasized the tight clustering of the furniture in a sea of space.
but the new rug expands the lush and the color and the sense of space into further reaches of the room. fascinating. i truly appreciate your growing faith in each other’s taste, your sense of adventure, and increasing go with the flow confidence. the young are always thought to be revolutionary, but my experience is that the 20s are the time for serious prudence and caution (and back breaking labor!), and you only just begin to relax a little in your 30s. party on!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha thanks Jeannette! Maybe now that we’re 30 we’re getting loose and letting it all hang out. Haha.
xo,
s
Suzanne says
Love the rug – makes me smile too!
I know you’ve considered lots and lots of options – considering you see straight into this room from the front door (which I assume forces you to keep this door shut)…
Can you push the bed forward, move the door into the room, and create an entrance, so that you’d see whatever pretty bookcase or armoir that you put into the nook instead of the side of the bed? (if you get what I mean) It would take some carpentry, but it might make more sense of the room.
YoungHouseLove says
We thought about that but pushing the bed forward would mean the chandelier might be right over us in bed (instead of over the bench, which is handy since it feels less encroaching, ya know?). Should be fun to see where we end up though!
xo,
s
Suzanne says
One last (promise)… if you framed in that nook (wouldn’t be losing much) to make one straight wall, would the bed make sense there then? you could hang up a sheet to simulate it.
Even with the window placement, I think it could be a better balance in the room.
YoungHouseLove says
We have also talked about that, but we love waking up to the view of the mirror over the sink nook with our chandelier in the center of it. It really is a gorgeous view. But you never know where we’ll end up I guess!
xo,
s
Joy says
This is why I absolutely love rugs and am a sucker for them. They are like a painting for the floor and they absolutely make a room. They also give you a good jumping off point for decorating the rest of the room. I start with a rug I adore and go from there. This rug is AWESOME!
Amanda Paige says
What a coincidence, this rug is on rue la la today (and for a LOT more)! http://www.ruelala.com/event/product/50459/3041845222/1/DEFAULT
YoungHouseLove says
Isn’t that funny?! Such a small world!
xo,
s
Loey says
Was wondering what happened the the finials on your bed? It looks like you replaced them with something brass? Is this new? I don’t remember reading about it. And I love the rug!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, here’s a post about that: https://www.younghouselove.com/2011/03/thats-the-way-uh-huh-uh-huh-we-like-it/
xo,
s
Tracy says
That rug is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see how you decorate around it.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Tracy!
xo,
s
Amy @ Lovely Nest says
oh my gosh! I LOVE that rug! Someday I dream of being able to do a plain white duvet, but until our bedroom is on a second floor or we somehow figure out a way to keep the dog from jumping on it, I must stick to patterns that hide dirt! All that to say, I would love a white duvet so I could do a bold patterned rug! We’ve played it pretty safe with our rug purchases, but for our next one I would love to do something bold and bright! Thanks for the inspiration!
K (Barking Babymama) says
The rug really ties in the wall color, and actually I think it makes the lamps look more intentional too (I have to admit, I haven’t been a fan of those lamps in the past, but now with the grey in the rug, the smoky lamp color really coordinates well!). Love the rug!!!
Felicity says
Best deal ever! Looks great.
Rachel says
Love the rug!
Just a suggestion (since you said you were kicking around all sorts of ideas)…I might go dark gray on the walls (pull the color from your fancy schmancy new rug) and add some wall molding detail. If you do a “beefier” flat stock (say 2 or 3 inches wide) it won’t look so traditional, but will still help visually fill in those huge walls.
Helps decrease the need to overstuff your room with furniture you don’t need just to make it look complete.
Looks great!
YoungHouseLove says
Always another possibility! We plan to restain the floors dark someday and the rug is pretty dark (and the room doesn’t get much light) so we’ll think long and hard before we repaint anything!
xo,
s
Carrie says
What an amazing rug!!! I am drooling!!! I need to check that place out. We went to the riverrock featival too ( as spectators), it was awesome! Also checked out the food cart derby, really fun but only had beer because the food truck lines were nuts! And we went to green front furniture in FarmVille va to get a few rugs! Have you been there? what an amazing place! We had a very nice va weekend, starting to feel more like home (-:
-Carrie & Finn
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes it’s awesome! We have been there once!
xo,
s
Arli says
Yes, yes and yes! That rug really makes the room! Kudos to you for finding it and getting such a deal.
Ashley says
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year and I’m 100% devoted, but have never posted a comment. However, after seeing your bedroom rug I feel compelled to comment.
I LOVE the rug, the bed, the big light, etc. I’m not loving the paint color. It’s not bad, but I feel that it needs to be a dark color. The room is big enough and bright enough to handle a super-saturated color. I think you should consider a dark gray like Benjamin Moore’s Chelsea Gray or a dark navy like Benjamin Moore’s Hudson Bay. I think it would make the white bed and light really pop. You can then incorporate the teal as an accent (pillows, art, etc.).
I know it seems wasteful to repaint so soon, but I really think your current paint color is guilty of causing you melancholy.
YoungHouseLove says
Always another possibility! We plan to restain the floors dark someday and the rug is pretty dark (and the room doesn’t get much light) so we’ll think long and hard before we repaint anything!
xo
s
smith207 says
OMG- I totally pinned this exact rug last week- http://pinterest.com/pin/263882859386609788/
They sell it at Shades of Light. How lucky are you to get it for that price?!?
YoungHouseLove says
No way! So funny!!
xo,
s
Chaucea says
The color of the bed… consider painting it black, to match the finish of the mirror. With that new rug, the room seems to be begging for striking dark tones now.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we have been talking about charcoal paint actually- will be fun to see where we end up!
xo,
s
Jennifer S. says
I LOVE that rug….. If only it had a twin who could move into my living room.
Jasmine says
What a fantastic find-and such a beautiful rug!! I covet that rug ;o)
My living room has turqouise accents and although I love my white wool rug in there now, the dog loves to have her rare-but-still-happen accidents on it. Blech. I don’t think it (the rug, not the dog) will have a long life in my house!
But it does look fantastic in your bedroom, I think once you do refinish the floors and take away the orange it will be darn near perfection! Great work guys.
Ashley @ Any Lovely Thing says
Oh my gosh, that rug is gorgeous! GORGEOUS!! Unbelievable deal, you guys.
xo,
Ashley
Monica Atha says
I love the rug–love the great deal even better!Have you given thought to some bigger tables by the bed? It seems if they were larger they’d match the scale of other things a bit better.
YoungHouseLove says
We wish we could get larger tables but the door will hit anything bigger (and if we scoot things over the chandelier won’t be centered).
xo,
s
Julie says
Something like this… http://portlandsunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/green-armoire-in-green-mountains.html
would look AWESOME in the room.
YoungHouseLove says
So awesome!!
xo,
s
kaylan says
i was totally with you on the “i don’t know what to change, but it needs something” until the new rug came in… now i’ve got a load of ideas! i also love that the little blue/white pillow pulled the geometric thing together more. have you considered different colors for the green stripe pillows? i love the stripes, but i think a yellow or grey might look better. can’t wait to see what else you do!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, new pillows are definitely on the agenda!
xo,
s
lydia says
sherry, i totally agree with you that your bedroom should be what is fun to you! i absolutely LOVE our bedroom and it is not something that everyone would like. i adore that it is bright and bold during the day but than with soft lighting it is oh so cozy and soft at night. perfect! http://hotharrisonhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/our-bedroom_08.html that rug was an AMAZING find! i am excited to see what your bedroom will look like at the end of the week. i am loving that you have added so much color to your house! i feel like it really seems to represent you and john’s fun spirit. thanks for sharing with us. :)
YoungHouseLove says
So pretty! Love those bold colors!
xo,
s
Nikki says
What a great score … looks beautiful!! Have you thought of putting some ‘fray-chek’ or something on the underside where it’s been damaged? Just wouldn’t want any loose ends of carpet to start coming off with wear. Just a thought.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, someone mentioned an iron-on patch to hold the fibers in, so we’re going to try that!
xo,
s
Denise says
The room is starting to come together. Just wondering if you have thought of replacing the night stands with bureaus or something of more substance. I’m actually thinking of a bureau on one side and a mismatched rectangular table on the other so it’s not too matchy match. The room could certainly handle some bigger pieces! (LOL I don’t know why I’m suggesting anything to the two of you since your taste is IMPECCABLE!!)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we need waaaaay more furniture! Still getting there!
xo,
s
Nicole H. says
Have you considered changing the color of the Ikea chandelier? Jenny from Little Green Notebook did a really cool Sputnik-inspired DIY on the Maskros chandy http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2011/05/diy-sputnik-chandelier.html
She did hers gold/brass, but you might do grey or something to tie in with the rug. She also trimmed the petals of the flowers to let more light shine through.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, that’s fun! We like white for now, but you never know where we’ll end up!
xo,
s
Kristin says
Great deal! I made some moola this weekend by craiglisting my baby gear and furniture. I’ve been looking for new dining chairs and menards has parson chairs for $20 after sale and rebate so I bought 6…let’s hope they last a few years!
YoungHouseLove says
Love that! So lucky!
xo,
s
Hannah says
Grey walls and then pops of color throughout the room!?
Just brainstorming here :)
Photoshop skills: http://s16.postimage.org/7qzoenq2d/bedroom.jpg
YoungHouseLove says
So pretty! We have gray walls in a lot of the rest of our house, so we’re not sure, but that rendering sure is fun!
xo,
s
decoratica says
I was reading about feng-shui and bedroom layout the other day. The website said that the bed must be placed in a spot where you’re able to see the door, but not on the door way, right where you have it. I’m not a believer, but I think it can do no harm, and always when I look at your bedroom I feel that something doesn’t fit in – have you thought of changing your bed’s placement?
For the record, I’ve always been a lucky girl and without knowing it, always had my bed in the right position… :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we have tried it in all other places, but this is the best one for us (off-center windows, a nook, the sink, etc).
xo,
s
Liz says
I’m a little afraid my computer will short out since I’m drooling so much over that rug! Sorry I didn’t get a chance to look through all the comments, so I hope this isn’t redundant, but your rug is in the latest issue of Real Simple magazine (June 2012)! Page 84… I think someone may have been looking for more buying info, and they (RS peeps) called it the Floating Medalion rug & purchased it at shadesoflight.com
Thought someone might want that info, and that you’d want the info that you got a way better deal than the magazine buyers! :)
YoungHouseLove says
No way!! So funny!
xo,
s
Katie says
Amazing deal. And I love it. I’m obsessed with geometric patterns. I’d wake up to that rug any day.
Banclothing says
I rarely comment but this rug brings tears to my eyes. Absolutely amazing and really stepped up the excitement in your room.
YoungHouseLove says
Awwwww thanks so much!
xo,
s
Regan Wood says
Oh my. LOVE the rug! I also love the pink/gray/orange one above it in the photo from the sale. Did you happen to see what the brand of that one was? It would look so good in my 4 yr old daughter’s room! :)
YoungHouseLove says
It’s by Ritzy Rugs if that helps! We hear it’s on sale on ruelala.com today.
xo,
s
Dawn says
Don’t you just love a great deal? I found my “dream rug” for my master bedroom @ Home Goods; I spotted it from the front of the store and made a bee line to it – an 8×10 wool rug. Long story short, because they made 2 holes in it (similiar to yours) after I purchased it, I got it for $165.00! Here’s a little the trick for the holes or tears – put a piece of duct tape on the backside of hole so that it won’t fray more!
All-in-all, a great start to re-designing your bedroom. A good rule of thumb is to “start from the ground up” and that’s what you’ve done! Happy decorating!
YoungHouseLove says
Such a good deal!
xo,
s
Megan says
Love the rug! And what a great deal…wishing I could have gone to that sale! Happy decorating!
Lindsay L. says
omgoodness! way to go for finding the rug steal of the century. that is beautiful.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Lindsay!
xo,
s
Bethany says
Playful and happy-go-lucky is my favorite, even when it’s something the vast majority of the population wouldn’t want. :)
Carla says
Gorgeous, gorgeous rug. Your bedroom now feels more connected to the rest of your house. The size is also perfect. All along I’ve commented that this bedroom is off balance. The jute rug was too flat in terms of its energy and texture. And everything is too symmetrical and busy (tight, confined, symmetrial).
Your bedroom is a good example of yin and yang. It’s high on yang or fire energy. From the orange hue of the wood boards, to those spindly bedposts jutting up into the air. That, combined with small end tables, small pictures and things on the walls, and a bunch of square and rectangular shapes, this just hasn’t been a restful room.
But why I keep coming back to your website is how awesome you guys are about sharing this process with your readers. When you moved those two Alaska prints together, that’s a good example of what I enjoy: You took something you already own and by simply moving them together, the energy on that wall calmed down and became more restful. Big objects calm, lots of small and perfect symmetry with lots of angles fires things up. With things falling into more balance, this bedroom is going to be amazing.
Something I would consider is breaking away from having the bed so close to the door. If it’s there because of the alignment with the hanging light, reposition the light. But there’s too little space on the door-side of the bed, and too much on the other side of the bed. Also, a big issue is having your feet point in the direction of the awkward exposed sinks and window above the sinks. But that’s a topic for another time.
As always, I really love your openness and honesty and watching your home come together, and I appreciate how accepting you are of our comments.
:o)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Carla! I agree with you about their being too much space to the left of the bed- we’d love to bring in an armoire or even add a built-in there to balance the door on the other side! We’ve tried moving the bed to many other places but thanks to that nook and the off-centered windows and the sink in the middle of the far wall, there’s no better place for it! So we’ll have to just keep tweaking and see where we end up!
xo,
s
Raylan says
You know what would fit perfectly in that little nook? A bassinet ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- not ready!!!
xo,
s
Rebecca says
I’m SOOOO jealous! What an incredible score! The good news for me is that we’re moving back to Va. this summer after 9 years away- sooooo- I’m definitely headed to the Decorating Outlet once we get settled. The 2 hour drive from Harrisonburg is WAAAAAY worth it! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw have fun! Totally worth it!
xo,
s
kristen says
Rebecca – could you bring some of Jack Brown’s burgers with you from H’Burg to the RVA? I miss them <3
Suzy says
Score..love the colors & pattern. Looks great in the bedroom too! You will have fun playing with those colors and it should help you find that inspiration you are looking for.
Sara says
Have you considered a chair, bench or narrow chest in the corner? Rugs are the best- they make a house a home :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, something will go in that corner! Probably an armoire or built-in!
xo,
s
Laura James says
LOVE that rug!! It has all those beautiful Islamic tile colours. Very jealous – we don’t seem to have rugs like that back home in Australia. Especially for that price!
Kristi says
Holy crap! I was thinking there wasn’t anything wrong with your master bedroom at the beginning of the post.. but after seeing that rug in it, it is PERFECT. I think the huge pattern works well with the wall color and the white bedding… and what a steal!!! I’m so excited for you guys haha!
Gina says
That is a handtufted rug so if you guys ever decide that you need to get that hole fixed it shouldn’t be anywhere near as expensive to fix as a handknotted rug. And since it isn’t a major high traffic area it should last for several years. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the colors and the pattern.
Beth says
Oh my god it looks freaking fantastic. I’ve been hunting for a rug for our bedroom since September with no luck, but seeing your amazing strike of good fortune gives me renewed hope! Congrats on the awesome find, I think it looks amazing!
Jenna says
I love the rug.
Also, I don’t know why you guys have started this new thing of *endlessly* justifying your choices, but it seems weird and super insecure and unlike you guys. I mean, you don’t have to spend 70% of the post talking about how ‘it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we love it!’ and ‘we know other people might not like it’ and ‘we love it BUT WE’RE OPEN TO CHANGING IT’ and ‘we might change it!’ and ‘this is just trial and error, don’t worry!’
I mean, one or two of those, sure. But all of them? In one post? Whole justifying paragraphs? And you guys never used to do this – idk if the kitchen remodel made you guys extra cautious regarding criticism or what, but I liked the days when you didn’t feel like you had to endlessly justify every purchase with ‘we know you guys might not like it! it’s not for everyone, but it’s our house! we’re the only ones who have to like it!’ disclaimers.
Your choices are lovely. We know it’s your house. If we didn’t like your blog, we wouldn’t read it. You don’t need to preemptively address every potential hater.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Jenna! We have learned as we go that more color or more pattern or more risks in general can seem scary but it’s so worth it, so I guess it’s just our way of encouraging others to go out on a limb and do what they love! We’re just all about cheering folks on out there to make their own house their own- and no one else’s! It’s about owning it and not being insecure, so we want everyone else out there to embrace that as well!
xo,
s