I’ve got some fun Reader DIY posts lined up that I’m really excited about. First up is an amazing painted rug project!
Reader Miggy was inspired by this LGN post and by Nick Olson’s painted chevron rug. She picked up a $30 white flatweave rug from IKEA, similar to this one:
and got to work taping it up in a chevron pattern:
Then she used a dry brush technique and applied some regular latex paint in two different shades.
I love the effect of the dry brushing!
Miggy is using this rug in her daughter’s nursery. Can you believe the total cost was $36 and about 3.5 hours of labor? I love it.
Do you have a submission for my Reader DIY series? Email me!
such a cool DIY post. something that everyone can try.
and i love the purple hues in the rug now. :)
Jenn-
pop over and climb up my hand-painted growth chart.
I had lots of fun painting it….
pve
wow, very pretty! i may have to try that one too… thanks for sharing!
What a great idea! I would love to try a black and white version. I would have thought a woven rug would be more difficult to paint.
WOW that is inspiring! And adorable!
Very cool and a great look for the price!
I love the handpainted look!
That looks fabulous, so much better than I would have imagined! Fun! Janell
What an amazing outcome! It looks great and how cool that it can be so personalized!
:) Flick
I love that! I remember seeing Nick's rug and thinking it looks a bit like sequins because of the wear. The dry brush technique makes it so much more interesting!
When I get around to doing some DIY stuff here at the house I'll have to send it your way. :)
Wow,this is great and I love the lavender she selected. This is maybe something I could do?
oh my it looks fabulous!
SO COOL
WOW. Such a cool project! Love it.
blown away!
Oh my goodness, I love how this turned out!! I feel like the taping of the chevron pattern would be really difficult though – lots of measuring!
What a fabulous project! It turned out beautifully!
Oh, guurrl, I can tell this is going to be one, GREAT series!
Way cool!
what a great idea.
My friend sent me this (we love it) and said 'can you just DIFM?' (do it for me….ha ha, no problem kate.) If you have no time, West Elm has some cute ones pretty cheap too. =)
SO super cute! I've been tempted to try this…but taping off the stripes evenly seems a bit daunting. Or really, it just seems a little taxing for my brain! :)
Genius! Easy! Totally do-able!
What a great idea. Interesting rugs can be so expensive. I would have never thought of this, but now I'm thinking maybe something fun the kitchen?
Awesome idea! Did she mention what type of paint she used?
I am SO going to do this in my bedroom! I have a gallon paint left and had no idea what I was going to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!
This is fantastic! She did a really great job. :)
Love this project! I've been looking for a rug for our nursery but haven't been able to find anything I like! Love the idea!
– Maggie
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Thank you so much for the post. I did a little one for you :)
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I love this! And it definitely came at the right time – I've been wanting to try this for my newly redecorated living room. Thanks!
Love this idea!!! Now I can always find a rug to match my paint colors!
I love this! I'm in the need of a rug for a nursery myself…might have to give this a try. I just received my completed bumpers using that fabulous green Imperial Trellis I bought from you. I'll have to send you some pics when it's complete!
Can't wait to see what's left in the series of DIYs!
Yup. It's going on the list.
Fabulous!
oh myyyy that is FABulous! So glad you shared with us—it's absolutely genius!
oh my gosh! this is amazing. i may have to borrow the tutorial :) what a great series you've got going!
Very very cool!! I've been thinking about painting on my sisal runner, and this just gave me a push to try it!
Thanks for sharing it with us.
This is a great DIY. Executed wonderfully. Good job!!!
LOVE this! What a great DIY project!
WOW! All I can say is…where has this been all my life?!
wow this is awesome!
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So pretty! I think I may be doing this soon!
That rug is so great!
I'm a big do-it-yourselfer & was planning on eventually attempting to paint a custom design on a rug. Thanks for the inspiration!
This is such a great idea! I'd love to do it in the playroom when we move! Thanks!
I love this! I'm moving it to the top of my to do list.
great DIY!
just stumbled upon your blog and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. =)
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This is such a great idea — I love it. I think I just might try it!