Help!
Dear loyal blog readers (and mostly lurkers…I see you’ve been here, but you stay eerily quiet), I need your help! I can’t decide on a rug for the nursery and every time I make a decision, the Hubs just knocks it back down. I would like to think that I have a vision that he just doesn’t see, but he could be totally right in the end. So if you could give me your opinion, that would really help me out a ton.
First, here’s the nursery as is…
The decor is pretty plain and will mostly remain that way, with the exception of a yellow blanket on the crib (white sheet) and a very colorful abstract painting above the crib, similar to this one here:
This means that the rug can either be colorful and patterned to bring an extra pop to the room, or kinda plain. I could go both ways here. Rugs are expensive and I don’t want to spend the money on something ridiculous looking. One last thing before I show you my choices – I want the rug to be round, because of all of the angles and hard edges in the room. So here they are, starting with my most favorite of the moment (it changes every day):
5′ aztec rug from Urban Ourfitters, $59
The pattern in this rug not only appeals to me on an aesthetic level, but it just screams “boy.” I also LOVE the price. Cannot beat that for a 5 foot rug.
6′ yellow striped rug from Overstock, $139
I just found this today. It caught my eye because it has a subtle pattern, is not girly and will bring more of that yellow element into the room.
6′ off-white shag rug from Overstock, $170
For a plain rug, I’m a fan of this one. It’s soft and understated and will do a great job of covering up the stains in the carpet. I’m not a huge fan of the price, but that comes with the territory, I suppose.
6′ gray patterned rug from Overstock, $199
The price may have something to do with why this one is close to the bottom of my list. I like that the colors don’t pop much, but there’s still a pattern in there to offset the plainness of the room.
5′ gray shag rug from Overstock, $115
I love the price, but is it too plain? It’s definitely soft and fluffy, which I’m sure my little man will love during play time.
Ok, time to cast your vote! Which one will it be? (Geez, I’m spending way too much brain power on this. Just help a girl out, mkay?)
Sunday 13, 2012
i vote for keeping the room simple and understated. i love the clean look you have so far. it feels earnest and sweet. i vote for 6′ yellow stripe because it’s colorful, simple, and sunny! my second vote is for the grey shag… but is it easy to vacuum?
love to you all!
Sunday 13, 2012
I’m torn between Aztec and the yellow stripe. Both are gorgeous and would go well with the room.
Sunday 13, 2012
I vote for the 6′ yellow stripe too. The yellow will pop nicely with the blue and grey walls, and I think it kinda looks like a planet which matches your mobile
It’s a nice compromise between patterned and plain too.
Sunday 13, 2012
Ohhh! Definitely the yellow stripe or the off-white shag.
Sunday 13, 2012
I vote yellow too. I think it will be the perfect pop!
Sunday 13, 2012
I vote for the Aztec or yellow stripes.
Sunday 13, 2012
Aztec would be my vote, followed by yellow stripe as runner-up.
Sunday 13, 2012
I suggest that You wait until you get your main painting that goes over the baby’s crib before you decide. I’m think sold color shag.
The room looks terrific.
Sunday 13, 2012
Definitely yellow striped. Gray patterned second.
Sunday 13, 2012
I love the Aztec and yellow striped ones; I think they’ll pick up the colours wonderfully from the painting and the mobile
Sunday 13, 2012
I would go with the yellow stripe. If you decide down the road you don’t like it and want to change it out, it can easily go somewhere else. Although I love the Aztec one and initially that was my first choice, I think you will get tired of it over time and it probably won’t work anywhere else your house.
Sunday 13, 2012
I also vote yellow striped. The shag was my second choice but those tend to shed and toddlers LOVE shredding things, so I think you’d just have a big mess in about a year or so. I looove the yellow and think it would look great in the room.
Sunday 13, 2012
Love the yellow striped one!!!! Nice and bright but still simple.
Sunday 13, 2012
Yellow striped or natural shag
Sunday 13, 2012
A Dash and Albert rug for sure. plaid. bought for my boys’ rooms and they are awesome:)
Sunday 13, 2012
I’m with Teresa. Love the Aztec, but the yellow stripe is fantastic and more versatile. Plus, it’s still a bold rug, which is nice, but isn’t something you’ll be tired of after the first year. On the other hand, I always say go with your gut on these decisions. If you’re reading these comments and feeling disappointed because in your gut you really want the aztec rug….then you should get that one, because if you don’t you’ll wish you had. =)
Sunday 13, 2012
I just starting reading this blog, so how about I don’t start off as a lurker? ; )
I really like the yellow rug! It’s simple yet eye catching and can carry on with any changes you make to the room in the future.
Sunday 13, 2012
yellow stripe, for shizz
Sunday 13, 2012
I love the Aztec rug. So bright and bold. On the other hand, I love the understated feel of the gray patterned one too. I would go with the Aztec, because kids love/respond to bright colors. You can always switch it up once you figure out what his favorite color is
Sunday 13, 2012
Lurker here,
I know I’m terribly tardy, but I would totally go with the yellow stripe one. Love it!