I was sad to see it go, but we decided to replace the jute rug this month. I loved that rug, and still think jute is a great option for some people, but those people are not pet owners. :/ Linus had two throw up accidents on the rug and I scrubbed and scrubbed and vacuumed for hours both times and there was a bit of unfortunate discoloring. Big bummer.
Also, the rug had dried up a bit during the winter especially the part that sat over the floor grate, and it was starting to shed a little bit. It wasn’t a huge deal on its own and actually I think I was supposed to be misting the rug with water once or twice a month to prevent the over-drying, and I never did. But between the shedding and the discolored spots (which you can sort of see in these photos), I felt like it was time to start looking for something else.
So here was my thought process.
1) While I loved the pop of red from the persian I had layered on the jute, I knew I wanted something more neutral. I’m going to bring in a bright orangey red or a hot pink on new pillows I think (I loved that combo with the green velvet sofa).
2) This rug needed to be a wool or wool-like pile for clean up purposes. For stain-hiding, I am a big fan of persian style rugs, so I was hoping to find something neutral but with a bit of an irregular pattern.
3) In apartments especially, where 90% of the action happens in the one living room, it’s pretty inevitable that spills and stains are going to happen with kids and pets in the house. During my search I actually found a completely gorgeous antique silk Oushak in beautiful light colors from one of my dealers for about $3500. Pricey, but it was seriously worth every penny. I thought long and hard about investing in that rug. It was stunning, but what happens when someone sneaks juice over into the living room or when Linus has an accident? It would be hard to not freak out, and that’s just not how I want to feel about the stuff in my house. So I passed on the Oushak and I kept looking.
I had my eye on this rug called the Beaumont Adileh in Natural from Rugs USA for a couple weeks. I was sold out in the 10×13 size that I wanted, but they have this feature where you can give them your email and they’ll contact you if/when more comes in stock.
Man, I love the black in that border!
The rug is 100% Viscose, which surprised me with its softness, even though the rug is pretty thin. And it’s hard to tell in the photos, but the viscose gives the rug a really silky look. It honestly looks so much like the sheen of the Oushak that I loved, I just couldn’t believe it when I rolled the rug out. And just like silk, it totally changes color when you rub your hand against the pile.
Oh, hello, soft and pretty rug…
So while I miss the texture of the jute a bit, I’m totally in love with the new rug. It is bright and airy and it cleans up like a dream. I’m a very happy customer and now I’m thinking of getting this one for my office… :)
Loved the rustic unique rug
kiddicare
I know we're talking about the rug, but I'm smitten with your teal & gray couch! So lovely!
with grace & gumption, Hilary
Hi guys!
Thanks for your nice comments! I'm glad you like the new rug as much as I do! :)
The color in my photos is accurate. The photos on the site make it look way tan/brown. It swings more gray/cream in real life, though there are golden tones in the pattern (which you can see in the close ups) and I love the depth they give to the rug.
Hope that helps!
Hi there! I really love your brown couch! Where is that from? Absolutely love your style – hmm I have some re-decorating I need to do.
x
Nicole
The rug gives the room a warm yet sophisticated look. Good choice.
I SO wish I had gotten that black and white pillow the last time I was at Ikea!!!! I LOVE it! Have to go back soon for another Latt table and chairs for my kids – hope they have some of those pillows left! Love the rug!
What a difference a rug makes! Jute rugs are nice, but I always felt like the one you had darkened this living room and stole some attention from the gorgeous furniture. But now! This rug looks fantastic – so much lighter and brighter and your furniture really pops in contrast. Beautiful!
it looks beatiful! love the worn in look.
Wow I love it. It is neutral but with tons of depth and different shades. Such a great choice.
You really can't go wrong with Rugs USA, I mean it is honestly one of the best resources for rugs on the internet. Their prices are so affordable and they have so many different styles to choose from.
Your living room looks amazing!
xo Quinn
Quinn Cooper Style
I love the new rug!! more stylish and more practical. thanks for your honesty on the jute. will remember that for future rug needs!
um… excuse me, but what is that shiny fabulousness in the corner? last i remember you were going to try to diy this lamp with an ikea version and some metallic spray paint. it looks fantastic!
um… excuse me, but what is that shiny fabulousness in the corner? last i remember you were going to try to diy this lamp with an ikea version and some metallic spray paint. it looks fantastic!
love it- in fact, just bought it! with 3 boys (husband makes 4)this rug is just what i was looking for. thanks for sharing!!!
I just love looking at your home. You have a wonderful eye for design.
You take so many risks and make such unexpected decisions about decor!
Of course, this so coming from someone who has NO idea how to decorate! I love your taste and style! I would never be drawn to the things you get but that's only because I lack your skill! I love your decisions! And your place is so awesome!
i love it! (i also love the look of jute, but it never feels comfortable underfoot to me) the new one looks so shiny and soft!
Really really gorgeous! We are in the process of rug shopping right now, so I had to read this post!
Great choice on the rug. I love its worn in look… it fits with your homey living room. And RugsUSA is so awesome. You can't beat their price and selection!
It's beautiful!! I already pinned it. We love our jute rug in the living room—but it is always nice to have a back up. ;)
I have the exact same rug in my dining room! I love it!!! I layered a zebra hide on top of it for a bit of a pop of pattern. Cant wait to see the pillows!!
Could I have missed a post? I see a beautiful lamp on a console table behind the sofa… ;) The new rug is gorgeous!
Let us know if you get the rug in the office. I'm also looking at it in orange but its not wool so I'm still looking around. Josie
LOVE love love this rug! I too am a pet owner and we have already had a few accident son our new rug. What do you use to clean your rugs? I'm always looking for a good cleaning product.
-Sarah
tudorsdownblog.com
Looks great! I bought a couple of rugs from Rugs USA recently for a client and was very happy with the quality and design for the price. HOWEVER!!!!!!! When I tried to return one of the rugs, it was virtually impossible. Their customer service phone line must have only one person manning the phones. It took over 20 minutes for anyone to answer whenever I called. You are totally responsible for return shipping, which for a rug is VERY expensive…..and with their prices sometimes more than you might spend for the rug in the first place. After all was said and done, I could not get the rug returned and am stuck with a 9×12 very nice ombre rug that I don't know what to do with. SO….Rugs USA has great stuff for a great price, but do not count on returning anything. After researching online, there are LOTS of others who had the same experience…..even the reviewers on the Rugs USA website!
I am so glad you had a good experience though! The rug really does look great!
This post spoke to my heart. I too have a jute rug that has a horrible blemish due to a my baby who had bad stomach bug. Like you I tried my best to clean it but now how I have some discoloration. Funny thing is I have been eyeing the same rug as you but wasnt sure about viscose vs. wool. But given your post and your high remarks I'm going to bite the bullet. Plus at 250 ish dollars for 8×11 I can't really go wrong. :)
The rug looks awesome! Totally different look in your room/photos then on their site. Now seriously considering this for our living room! Thanks for sharing.
It's beautiful! Though I haven't looked into it, if the edges are a concern would it be worth having them re-bound? I may consider purchasing it too, though the binding would be very exposed, hmm…
I love the look of a jute rug but have learned the hard way that they are not right for me. I also ran into discoloration from spot removal. I had pretty severe sun fading that happened in just a few months. And when I picked it up for removal I was grossed out by all the dirt that had fallen thru it's little holes in the weave that had been totally missed by my vacuum cleaner (a Dyson so it should have been sucked up).
I love your new rug! It looks like a well loved antique with its soft fading. I've had a good experience with Rugs USA in the past and would definitely purchase from them again.
I've ALWAYS wondered about viscose rugs! Well I'm gonna wonder no more! This looks AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.
I've had my eye on that one for a long time and I think your review just convinced me to pull the trigger! I love rugs usa but I wasn't sure if it would really live up to the pictures online- Thanks for posting on this!
Margaret @Rummage Living
I've been eyeing that rug for a while but wasn't sure about the color–they should use your photos on their site. So much more helpful and likely to sell the rug! It looks gorgeous and I'm going to buy it for our bedroom. We had a viscose rug before and I loved the look of it. Thanks!
Wow! I love it! Rugs are so hard to purchase online without 'trying them out' first. I'm so impressed with your vision! And, I love how the rug looks truly antique. Great job!
Just a note: the Rugs USA site basically has a sliding price scale – so if you feel bad for missing a 60% off sale and the it's not a 35% off sale, look at the prices. They have come down too – so the rug will ultimately be the same price. They do a good job freaking people out about catching sales, though! Sneaky!
This room would look so good if you painted the coffee table red!
Really pretty! I love the subdued colors – think they are the perfect complement to the bold use of color you use elsewhere. I am longing to replace the jute rug in my bedroom. Won't do that again!
We have a jute rug in our bedroom that now has a big discolored spot thanks to a certain pooch :( It probably wont be around for much longer – the rug that is…we'll keep the pooch ;)
I'm looking for something like this for my living room. In your pictures, the colors look cooler than on the website. Would you say that's the case? If so, I'm going to order this!
i spy a sofa table.
love.
How accurate is the color of the pictures that you took? Your beautiful rug looks silvery grey, but the one on the website definitely looks more creamy beige. Thanks!
Hi guys!
Thanks for your nice comments! I'm glad you like the new rug as much as I do! :)
The color in my photos is accurate. The photos on the site make it look way tan/brown. It swings more gray/cream in real life, though there are golden tones in the pattern (which you can see in the close ups) and I love the depth they give to the rug.
Hope that helps!
Be careful with viscose and water–it spots/stains. Shouldn't be a big problem with the pattern and all the variation, but just to be on the lookout!
The look is lovely!
Heather
loveyourspace.blogspot.com
Hi Jenny! Love this rug…so much actually I recently bought it as well, although mine has yet to arrive! Hopefully it looks as amazing in my place as it does yours. Oddly enough, I too am replacing a Jute rug with this. Great minds must think alike!
Cheers,
Carly
That rug adds a lovely layer of richness without screaming look at me. Great choice. Particularly love it with the spotted bench and brown leather sofa. The overdyed one for the office is awesome also. I'm thinking about it in yellow now.:-)
i've also heard a lot about viscose not having the ability to stand up to traffic. your post caught my eye because we had FLOR tiles in our main living area but a recent small flood makes it necessary to replace them. with a family of 9 and a dog too i don't want to spend even $250 if it won't last a least a few years. any thoughts on this? i have no experience with viscose rugs!
gorgeous! I may just order this! Did you get a rug pad?
oh and one more question….how long it take to arrive?
I have this same rug in 4×6 in our master bathroom where it gets water on it all the time – I haven't noticed any spots that bother me and think it just adds to the character. Totally agree with you on the binding though… makes it look cheaper IMO. It's probably better in the large size, since a lot of the edges are covered by furniture – I think it's more noticeable in the smaller size where you see the whole edge all the way around. Looks great with your furniture!
The rug looks great! I also love how eclectic and…'collected over time' the space looks. Beautiful!
Susan
simplymodernhome.com
Great rug! I've had to replace so many because of pet
accidents –but I did hear of a carpet cleaning product
from Martha Stewart that's supposed to be great for
natural fiber rugs — it's called HOST dry carpet cleaner
& she says it works really well on natural fiber rugs.
It looks great in the room and I love the aged look. It also looks soft and comfy to sit on the floor. I'll bet the dog loves lying on it, but hopefully not throwing up on it….