UncategorizedWhen the Mr. Says No – Goodbye Persian Rug August 29, 2013Thanks for all of your sweet comments about the new couch! Yes, my husband was so sweet to take me on that journey. The whole way, he was like, “I hope you like this couch because after driving two and a half hours, we’re coming home with it whether you do or not.” In a sweet way, of course π I’ve been wanting to start “finishing” since we started renovating in February! Now, that we’re actually able to, we’ve been delayed by trying to find this couch. I really want to finish up the living room first because to me, it’s the most important. It’s where we spend all of our time and with our open floor plan, it really is the “center” of everything. So, finding this new couch gives me a direction! I said yesterday that I want to lighten things up now that we have her. Yes, we’ve got white walls, but we also have dark beams and y’all know I prefer things pretty light and bright. I also mentioned I would talk about this rug today. I found it two weeks ago at a thrift store for $49. It is 10×12…huge for that price! I love the orange, navy, and blue/green. We’ve had it in the living room for the last week or so. I really thought the colors would help brighten up the room to me. I love the rug, but am not totally sold on it in this room and more importantly, the Mr. says no way. As you saw by yesterday’s post, my husband is usually really supportive and cooperative when it comes to my design ideas. There have been some that he hasn’t cared for, but has grown to love. And the few that he’s been totally against, we went with what he wanted and in the end, he was right! Marriage is about compromise. So, even though I’m the one who really loves design, designing our home is also about compromise and making it a place that my family feels at home, not just me. When I bought this rug, I really didn’t think my husband would mind it. At first, all he liked were plain jute rugs. When I first bought this navajo for the kitchen, he was really unsure about it, but then he grew to love it. It has bright colors, the one above has bright colors. What’s not to like? Apparently that logic doesn’t work with Chris. I asked him if he liked this one why he didn’t like the new one. He said the new one was “fru fru floral.” Huh…okay then. He also said, “I know you like things eclectic, but this just doesn’t match.” That one cracks me up. Eclectic isn’t supposed to match, but I do see his point. So, it looks like that rug is going and I’m really okay with it. I thought about using it in the master bedroom, but he seems to be leaning toward out of the house. So, the new rug is already going. But that brings me to my plan for lightening up and finishing the room. First up is new rugs. I talked about layering rugs here and I really think I want to go back to that idea. {via} I’m really inspired by this image. I love the kilim and cowhide layered together. Maybe a lighter cowhide like this? Paired with a bright kilim like this? Can y’all picture it with me? Other things I want to fix…first up is the Mister’s chair. I told the story of his chair here. The dark leather bothered me, but we lightened it up with some accessories. And then I go and buy a dark couch. The two together are just too dark to me. But before you jump ahead and think I’m a horrible wife for making him get rid of his beloved comfy chair, hear me out. I didn’t even suggest we get rid of it until I noticed that he NEVER, and I mean NEVER sits on it anymore! Now that we have the couch, he pulls the ottoman over and sits on the couch. After about the fifth time, I mentioned that we might could sell his chair, but keep the newly covered ottoman. I was ready for a quick and vehement, “No! It’s my chair!” Instead, he calmly said, I’ll think about it. I think it might be on its way out, but I’m going to let him make that final decision. If it is (fingers crossed), I want to replace it with something lighter and much smaller scale. The green chair that is on the other side of the couch is smaller, so this big one makes the room look lopsided. I’d LOVE to replace it with this Bertoia Style Diamond Chair in white. {via} So in love with that… Next up, a new coffee table. I really love the black trunk with gold detailing, but again, it’s dark. I think I’m going to move it to the foot of the bed in our master and DIY a light coffee table. Maybe round? So there you have it…my plan for lightening up this newly darkened room to make the couch the one dark thing that pops and stands out: new light coffee table, layering light and bright colored rugs with texture, new chair in place of dark one. Oh and new light fixture, end table, lamp, okay I could go on and on. But at least there’s a plan in place for a few big things. What a difference that would make! I’ve got my eye on a few new rugs and ideas brewing for the coffee table. Hopefully, I’ll have more updates in the living room really soon π
cassie says August 29, 2013 at 12:29 pm hide rug would look awesome in there! i am not a hide rug girl- they creep me out, but i can appreciate how awesome they look. Reply
Lindsay says August 29, 2013 at 3:30 pm Thanks Cassie! I used to not be sure about hides, but now I love them!!! They bring out the rustic lodge girl in me π Reply
Jennifer @ Miller Musings says August 29, 2013 at 1:48 pm Aw, I love that rug! I think it’s great that you’re listening to your husbands opinion on it. If we lived closer I would definitely offer to buy it from you though! π Reply
Julia @Cuckoo4Design says August 29, 2013 at 2:39 pm I love the layering look. It would look great in your room. And I’m so liking that navajo in your kitchen. Reply
Lindsay says August 29, 2013 at 3:29 pm Thanks Julia π That kitchen rug is probably my favorite design possession currently π Reply
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says August 29, 2013 at 2:45 pm I love your layered rug choices! Those would be beautiful in your space. Good design is such a trial and error, have fun playing with it! Reply
Lindsay says August 29, 2013 at 3:29 pm I know, it is! In a way that’s annoying. There’s no formula to just use and love it, but that’s also part of the fun and adventure in design! Reply
Shannon says August 29, 2013 at 3:09 pm Well I love that rug but it’s a fair compromise. I wish I lived closer and could buy it from you though. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next for this space! Reply
Lindsay says August 29, 2013 at 3:28 pm I know I love it too…I’m seriously considering keeping it for another room, but the hubby really really hates it. Oh well, I’ll find something he approves of that I love just as much I’m sure π Reply
Kelly @ View Along the Way says August 29, 2013 at 8:08 pm That sofa is killing me. If you change your mind about it, let me know and I’ll come take it away for you. π I love the rug, but it looks like the kind of thing my husband would also not love. Sometimes husbands are very gung-ho for the eclectic look, but when “eclectic” means including things that feel “granny” to them (which is what my husband would say instead of “fru fru floral”), they draw the line. Our husbands sound so similar! I can’t wait to see how this room turns out. I always love what you do! Reply
Kayla says August 30, 2013 at 2:33 am Oh how funny! I love that rug! My husband is only concerned about comfort. I had the idea of painting our living room this dark color and told him all about it. He was not too excited about (the first time he’s ever made a big stink about paint). He went on a fishing trip, and I painted! Haha! It worked out since he ended up liking it! I’m excited to see what you make for that coffee table! I’m sure it will be amazing! Blessings, Kayla Reply
Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says September 4, 2013 at 10:32 am I am all for the layering with the cow hide…and that couch…that beautiful couch! I do like the fru fu floral rug…it is really pretty but, I think my hubby would say the same thing! I love your style and I know you will find the perfect fit! Reply
Jennifer says September 4, 2013 at 6:38 pm Husbands are funny like that. I feel like design-wise, mine is hard to predict. He usually goes for price and functionality above all else. Whadabout something like this: http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-lattice-ma85/natural/200SEMA85A-508.html? I could also see this worn look working really well: http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-adileh/natural/200VBVI2A-280711.html. I’m <3 rugs! We have a cowhide in our living room and I thought about getting a leather couch but worried that it might be too much cow related decor. Looking forward to seeing this space evolve! Reply
victoria cabral says October 26, 2014 at 11:23 am I found this by searching on google for it! any chance of selling it????! Reply
Lindsay says October 28, 2014 at 8:17 am Hi Victoria! Unfortunately, we sold it awhile ago π Reply