It feels like the last few months have been The Age Of Rugs. We got this one from a local outlet for our bedroom…
… this one from Urban Outfitters for our kitchen…
… and just got this one from Joss & Main for our office…
It was actually kind of hard to find an 100% jute rug that was 6 x 6, so when this guy came up for $89 (down from $150) we finally pulled the trigger. Especially since Pottery Barn sells a nearly identical one for $129 down from $149 and Overstock has something similar for $115.
We had always wanted something round to soften all the angles in the room (the built in desk, the chair rail, the criss-cross chairs) and tie into the big round chandelier that we tweaked by spraying it indigo and adding a giant shade…
So we just measured things out on the floor to see what would work (an 8 x 8 was way too big, and a 5 x 5 was too small). Thankfully we were able to determine that a 6 x 6 would be the right size to make the room feel nice and balanced without getting in the way of our chairs (since we have to push them out to get in and out, and any large rectangular rug was always getting caught on the legs and annoying the heck out of us).
In the in interest of keeping it real, here’s what the office looked like before we cleaned Clara’s toys off the floor and organized the piles of random stuff on top of our desk:
And here’s how it all looked once we did a wee bit of cleaning before snapping a proper rug photo:
We love that it’s “braided woven” since in our experience of owning a few natural fiber rugs, the braided ones tend to be the softest, so they’re less bushy and wire-y. Sure enough, when our new rug arrived, it was nice and soft, and thankfully it fit perfectly in the office. See, no issue with the chairs being pulled out and our new rug. Wahoo.
So that’s the latest rug update that has gone on around here.
Oh, and Burger approves:
Oh, and new rug = a good excuse for a plastic animal parade.
I think that shot captures how it’s nice and soft. Always a plus when it comes to jute (anyone remember that Friends episode where Joey learns French from Phoebe and says “Tout De La Fruit”? – I always want to say “Jute De La Fruit”).
Are there any other jute lovers out there? Or round-rug owners? This is our first round rug, and I have to admit, we love it. In a house full of right angles, it definitely feels kind of novel. Haha. So that’s my live-on-the-edge-tip. Be a rebel and try a round rug once in a while.
Megan says
I like it! I’d love a round rug for our future TV area in our upstairs master suite. They do break up the right angles in a room nicely. That’s why I keep telling my husband that I want a round coffee table for our front room and why I bought a round fire pit for our back patio. They’re just nice to add!
I love any Friends reference!!! Ahh, Joey. Gotta love him!!
Jacqui says
Loving that round jute rug! The knotty texture is somehow soothing underfoot right? ;) Speaking of round rugs though, I recently finished crocheting a round rug out of old soft sheets (upcycling!) – the texture feels somewhat similar to jute and the pattern plays out interestingly depending upon the sheet colors/shades.
Erin H. says
You must check-out King of Pops in Atlanta! Yum!
Jenn @therebelchick says
I really love the idea of the round rug. I am still rug shopping for our living room and think that a round rug, combined with our round glass coffee table, would look so cute!
Heather Ficeto says
Our home goods has a load of rugs like this in all different sizes. I bought a few, they were so inexpensive!!! 4×6 was 29.00!!! The small ones were 19.00! I have had them about four weeks and they are holding up great with three kids and two dogs.
Heidi P. says
Fun! I always wondered about jute rugs and their softness. Good to know about the braided ones.
And that’s such a great Friends episode.
Yesterday I told you about that Joss & Main rug, and last night I looked again and it was sold out, So as I started reading this post, I was holding my breath a little to see if you really had bought it! Haha.
Valentina says
Do you, guys, ever shop on ideeli.com or onekingslane.com? Rug sales come up on both of these sites quite frequently (as well as furniture and a ton of other home stuff). And in general, do you, guys, prefer to shop in stores or online?
As for jute rugs, I’ve wanted one for a while, but my husband has a dust mite allergy, so it’s best not to have rugs at all (especially in the bedroom). So I’m wondering if jute, being a natural bare-bone kind of material, is mite-resistant or not. Have you ever looked into different limitations to decorating (such as allergies) to give advice to folks like us on how to work around some no-nos and still have a beautiful home?
As a side note, I’ve also been drawn to bamboo rugs since I found out about them (not the type woven with bamboo fibers, but the type made with tied bamboo slats). Pier1 Imports sells them and they are gorgeous. Here’s one with an Asian flare:
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeD%C3%A9corAccents/tabid/979/CategoryId/145/ProductId/3352/ProductName/Floral-Bamboo-Rug/language/en-US/Default.aspx
YoungHouseLove says
Jossandmain.com is a sale site like ideeli.com or onekindslane.com – so we definitely shop online for rugs since that’s where we got this one (we also got our Urban Outfitters rug in the kitchen online). We also love to get things locally and see them beforehand if we can, so that’s why we visit local outlets and clearance centers (which is where we got our bedroom rug). As for jute and mites, I don’t have info on that – but maybe try google? And thanks for the bamboo rug link- so charming!
xo,
s
Phuong says
Always love your decorating choices and think the jute rug looks awesome! Great tip on getting it braided – I always wondered how comfortable those natural rugs were!
I love how your “before” picture of cleaning up all the toys and paperwork really does not look much different than your after! I think on a good day, my house looks like your before picture. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, you should see our living room/hall/nursery. Much worse. Haha.
xo,
s
jeannette says
i know ads is how you make your living, but could you reconsider the ones with stealth audio? it is really intrusive on the anticipation of private pleasure in my own home to come here and have audio i didn’t sign on for start blasting me. i’m sorry. i’m a daily visitor and i’m bummed.
YoungHouseLove says
Hi Jeannette,
Sorry about that – we don’t authorize those sorts of ads, but sometimes they’re sneaky and make their way through without our permission. We just as annoyed by those as you are! If you could give us specific names of ads we can help get them blocked in the future.
Thanks,
John
Stephanie M,. says
Great rug, but what made me laugh more was the FRIENDS reference. lol. “Je m’apelle Claude”, “Je de coup clow”.
DJ says
I bought a jute rug from Overstock. I love it and it was so reasonably price (esp the shipping). Did you paint the chairs? Love the color. I’m actually obsessed with spray painting everything now.
YoungHouseLove says
Yes I spray painted and upholstered them. I think the color was Leaf Green by Krylon. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Melissa Devine says
Hey! Love the rug! And I know this is so random but I was just on Yahoo! and they didn’t credit you guys for a picture of your hallway. Not sure if that violates copywrights or anything. But I figured I should let you know!
http://shine.yahoo.com/at-home/hall-fame-8-stylish-hallway-decorating-ideas-204100613.html
Melissa Devine says
wow…copyrights…
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Melissa! Off to check it out.
xo,
s
jeannette says
dear john, in re the ads, thank you. this was in your top right hand corner space and was a carnival cruise ship video.
take care.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Jeannette! We’ve been alerted to the Carnival Cruise ad earlier this week and our ad network is trying to get to the bottom of it so they can fix the problem. Thanks!
-John
Sofia - WinterStays says
I love the rug you have in the bedroom, the color is perfect!
samantha says
The rug looks great! Any tips on owning jute/natural fiber rugs? I am seriously considering one for our living room but I’ve heard they’re easily stained, hard to clean, and fall apart or create a “dust”, so you think braided jute is the way to go?
YoungHouseLove says
To us they have generally been easy thanks to being sort of the same material as straw brooms (you can sweep up a stain but it doesn’t penetrate the straw). We just vacuum them, spot clean spills with mild soap and water, and shake them out occasionally, just to knock out crumbs the vacuum might not reach. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Hannah says
My husband and I just bought a 6×6 jute rug from Marshalls for $50!
casey says
Shut up! That is awesome! I have to go look :)
Stacey says
Since your on a rug kick…..
I have a rug question if you guys have time to answer it…I recently bought a rug I saw on one of your mood boards. It is a wool rug with lots of my colors in it, blues, greens, creams, and browns. It also has a lot of red and peach. My question is this…my style would probably be labeled “nantucket/beachy/earthy” can you make a reddish persian rug with the right accent colors work with a nantucket style?
Thanks!
YoungHouseLove says
I think you could since it’s sort of nautical to mix red in, and every accent doesn’t have to be beachy – only a few. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Wendy says
Gah! That master bedroom rearrange is rad! I. Can’t. Get. Over. It. I think it is my favorite thing all have done! Yes, the kitchen is a close 2nd, but COME ON! What a difference moving that furniture around made. I wasn’t a fan of the before, but you listed your reasons and sometimes the room really does dictate an arrangement. Way to take the reigns! That is a magazine room now!
And, I like your round rug too! :)
kim says
Hello, for some reason your pictures are not coming up for me. Any ideas on how to fix it?
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no! We haven’t changed the way we upload/host photos for the last few years, but we hear sometimes your anti-virus software can block them for 48 hours when you update ok very rare occasions (then they come back since they’re not viruses, haha) so maybe they’ll be back in a few days? Hope so!
xo,
s
Barb @ The Everyday Home says
I just wanted to say how much I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you both speak at Haven this past week. I loved every second of it, but would really have loved to hear more about the “alien farts.” LOL You guys are great, and we all appreciated you taking the time out of your busy scheduling and DIY’ing to speak to use. Blessings, Barb @ The Everyday Home
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Barb! We had a blast. I knew I’d say at least one thing that would make me want to hide and “alien farts” is it. Hahaha.
xo,
s
Brandy says
Hey… I think the aqua ceramic side table thing you have would be perfect in my livingroom. Its the one in the urban outfitters rug pic. Where did you get it?
YoungHouseLove says
That was from HomeGoods for $39! Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
First of all, I want to say that I totally enjoyed your presentation at Haven…you two are an amazing couple..just as genuine as I imagined…you are a remarkable couple and Clara is beautiful…When you mentioned the “alien” thing, I thought….hmmm, “that person” HAD to have meant the beautiful Princess Lea…Your family and blog just warms my heart…
I have been a follower for some time now…I don’t usually comment as I feel that mine would just get lost in the hundreds of the wonderful comments…but this time I just had to tell you how I loved hearing you speak at Haven….
Oh, BTW…the rugs are beautiful!!…
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, you’re so sweet- thanks so much! We had SO MUCH FUN at Haven (after we got over the nervousness, haha). It was great to look out at all those smiling faces. We felt the love!
xo,
s
Jasanna says
I love rugs and you guys have great taste! What’s the best way to clean your rugs? Do you vacuum them or just shake them out?
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YoungHouseLove says
Yup, regular vacuuming and some shaking every once in a while in case crumbs get deep in there and the vacuum might miss them.
xo,
s
Ronalea S says
So excited! Yesterday at homegoods I found the same style Jute rug but I think its about 5 feet wide for $24!!!! I had to pick it up and it looks great in my family room!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s amazing! Congrats!
xo,
s
Erin says
I started this new job at home… yeah, I’m a stay at home mom. I tend to forget what day of the week it is. All I can say is I forgot it was the weekend and I let out a huge “NO!” when i saw that you had not updated your blog within the last 40ish hours or so. haha!! I can’t tell you how my dumb (internet) surfer brain is programmed to stop at your site and check you out. Till we meet again (on Monday around Noon). Love yah!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, see you tomorrow!! We have been hanging out in ATL, so we have lots to share!
xo,
s
laura says
wowsa. I love the contrast of the bright chairs and the muted rug. So fresh!
casey says
I have been looking for a round rug FOREVER so this really helps. Wish I could get one for $89, but finding some places that carry them is exciting regardless!!
Erin Sanderson says
Sooooo… I wanted to ask about something you have on your desk in the first office photo. It looks like it has two drawers that pull out. I have a couple things that are similar that I got from IKEA ages ago that hold all of our DVD’s (we put them in white CD slips and label them to save a TON of space!) But they stopped carrying them and I need another option. Do you remember where you got that?
Also, while scrolling down I saw someone’s comment about the light fixture and the mirrror in your room competing. I just wanted to say that I LOVE THE WAY YOUR ROOM LOOKS!!! To me since the fixture is white it just sort of floats until you look at it and realize what a fun piece it is. I really love the striking mirror above your bed… in fact I’m coveting it LOL N-E-WAYZ I look at the photo and am wowed not confused about what to focus on :) Looks amazing!
YoungHouseLove says
That was from Target a while back (maybe three years ago). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Karen says
Love the new round rug. I could never figure out exactly where a round rug would be applicable and would look right. You guys have placed it well. Bravo!
Jenna says
I think your office is probably my favorite room in your house. I don’t know what it is, exactly, that I love about it more than the other rooms, but I’m pretty sure it has something to do with the prints that flank the window above the desk. Something about the symmetry of the desk and window with the asymmetrical yet balanced prints hanging above just speaks to me.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks!
xo,
s
Sarah G. says
Sherri – how do you work with a lamp in your face?? Just being silly! Love you guys!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that lamp is sneaky! Looks right on top of me but thankfully it’s about a foot back from my face.
xo,
s
Neal Dodson says
Love the rugs!
Have you ever checked out Dreamweavers? They are located in my home town of Little Rock. AR. They make all types of rugs and other decorating goodies from recycled things! Check them out!!!
Neal
http://www.dweavers.com/
YoungHouseLove says
They sound awesome!
xo,
s
Mary says
I love the round jute rug! I bought the Potterybarn one from the PBOutlet for $99 back in March 2011. It started in my bedroom, and has now taken up residency in my office for the past two months. It’s held up very well with a dog who sometimes likes to scratch my PB rug before laying down. I just do a quick snip with some scissors to any stray jute strands that show up every 3 months or so.
Looks great!
MaNell Hembree says
I bought the rug from Urban Outfitters after seeing it look so lovely in your space, but it was too large for the area that I need covered. I returned it to the store the other day, and it had been marked-down to $10!!!! Needless to say, I decided to keep it… for the garage, or something!!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Wow- that’s awesome!
xo,
s
Felicity @ Our Little Beehive says
I have round jute rugs in my office too! I love them, but they shed a little, do yours too?
YoungHouseLove says
So far it hasn’t but we had three in our first house and one did a lot (the other two didn’t at all).
xo,
s
Lauren says
Love the rug in your bedroom! What size did you end up going with?
YoungHouseLove says
I think that’s 9 by 12.
xo,
s
Amy says
I know this is not your current house but I love that bedroom paint color and think it would go well with the color scheme I have in mind for our bedroom. Do you know/remember what it was? Hope you get notifications about old post/new comments!! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Amy! It’s Carolina Inn Club Aqua by Valspar.
xo
s
Amy says
I’m not gonna lie…my heart stopped when I saw you responded! Ha – I feel like a celebrity just talked to me :) A million thank yous! I’m gonna check it out and see if it will really look as well here as I am hoping. :) Love your blog! You guys are so talented! As we are trying to finish out certain areas of our house, I love looking over what you guys have done for inspiration. Glad you blog your house journeys!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Amy!
xo
s
Kathleen says
Hey Guys!
Contemplating the jute braided round rug for purchase for our daughter to play on and wondered if it has continued to hold up for you without a lot of shedding. We have a PB one and I love the look but it definitely sheds A LOT! Thanks :)
YoungHouseLove says
Ours has been great! We got it from Joss & Main (we have a PB one that’s rectangular with a diamond pattern in the living room and it’s a bit more sheddy than the braided J&M one).
xo
s