A New Rug for my Front Room
A couple of weeks back I wrote a post about choosing the perfect rug, and armed with the advice given in it and by my fellow bloggers, I went on a rug hunt. The mission, to replace this sad and sorry looking number:
(This was left by my landlady, it’s 100% wool and I’m sure it was very nice when new, but not now, and too small for the room)
It turned out that I did not have to search for very long on my rug hunt, or even leave my armchair in fact, as inspiration came from reading Kate Watson-Smyth’s Mad About The House blog, where she showed this Berber-style rug from La Redoute:
Kate noted that Erica Davies from had bought this rug, so I contacted Erica to ask if it was as nice as it looked – and she said yes. And then La Redoute decided to offer a 40% discount over Easter, so it seemed like all the stars were aligning to get me to buy this rug. So I did.
And so for a bargain price of just over £120 including delivery, I bagged a 200 x 290cm rug (oh and take £11.20 off that as I bought it through Top Cashback – that was a tip from Karen Knox from Making Spaces). Two burly (and very friendly) delivery men brought it straight up to my front room, saying ‘that will go very nicely with your chairs, my lovely’. That was a good sign I thought, getting interior design approval from the delivery men.
This is what it looked like after I unrolled it:
It’s not wool, which might put some people off, but you’d never know from the look or feel, it’s very soft underfoot and looks much more expensive than what I paid (or even what it would have cost without the discount). In fact it is made from recycled materials, which I think is a bonus. I wonder what it was in a previous life?
Here it is in situ in my front room:
What do you think – have I made the right choice?
I think so, and the fact that another interiors blogger I know is also buying this rug (I shall name no names this time, in case she wants to do her own rug reveal) gives it an added seal of approval. I think I would have been searching for a rug for a lot longer if it wasn’t for reading blogs – so a big thanks to all the bloggers I’ve mentioned above for such great inspiration, and behind-the-scenes support and advice too.
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on April 13, 2016 at 7:43 am
oh very nice Molly. Love your chair too !
Thanks Karen. I’ve got the matching two-seater sofa too – bought for my previous front room, so they are a little small in this one, but I’m not ready to part with them yet 🙂
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on April 13, 2016 at 8:08 am
Oh I love it. I think non wool for a rug is better, as they tend to be easier to clean if they aren’t wool. I’m regretting not taking advantage of that sale as I spotted a couple things I could have treated myself to. Damn, next time 😉
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Thanks A, this one says easy-clean and is anti-dust mite treated too, so yes, much easier than wool to care for. I regret not taking more advantage of the sale, but having finally decided on the rug that was enough shopping decisions for one day, then the sale was over, boo!
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on April 13, 2016 at 9:19 am
Love this rug! And have been tempted to get it myself too (in fact I have popped it in a style post coming up soon) – it looks great and glad its as nice in real life. #homeetc
I look forward to reading that! The 40% discount is over, but there is currently a 25% discount, so still a good price if you decide to go for it 🙂
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on April 13, 2016 at 9:25 am
Oh it looks so lovely! What a bargain of a price too. Looks like it is worth at least twice what you paid. Just lovely 🙂
Thanks Emma x
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on April 13, 2016 at 9:26 am
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on April 13, 2016 at 10:21 am
This is lovely and goes so perfectly with your room – it’s amazing what a difference a lovely rug can make. Lovely 🙂 #HomeEtc
Thanks very much, I’m pleased you (and everyone) like it (I’m not very good with making decisions, need the reassurance!) x
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on April 13, 2016 at 11:50 am
The rug is lovely and you’ve made me realise that I never look at La Redoute for homewares. I may have to rectify that!
Thank you! Yes do check out La Redoute, some nice things (and the discount is currently 25% off).
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on April 13, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Gorgeous; you defo made the right choice 🙂 #HomeEtc
Thanks Laura!
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on April 13, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Such a lovely rug, these thick moroccan piles are so on trend but I think they can also look quite timeless with their monochrome patterns as well, good choice x
Thanks Cate. I think a lot of fellow bloggers have bought this rug now, so maybe too much on trend! But I’m very happy with it, just nice to have finally replaced what was there x
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on April 13, 2016 at 5:51 pm
Your rug is beautiful. A very good choice. It looks very thick and soft and really compliments your existing furniture. #homeetc
Thanks Louisa, it’s lovely and soft, makes the room much cosier for sure.
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on April 13, 2016 at 10:16 pm
It looks great – and the delivery men were right, it does go lovely with your chairs 🙂 #homeetc
Thanks Stephanie, you and those guys have good taste 🙂
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on April 14, 2016 at 8:30 pm
Ooh totally the right choice!! It looks super amazing!! It really has changed the whole room hasn’t it! Fab choice. It’s amazing what a difference just a rug can make. Steph xxx #HomeEtc
Thank you Steph! nice to get the thumbs up from you x
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on April 15, 2016 at 11:20 am
YES!! Totally the right choice — it fits in with your other bits and pieces perfectly!! I love it. Have just been over to Redoute to have a look — I used to buy lots of housey things from there but never looked at their rugs funnily enough! Love it Molly — great choice 🙂 #HomeEtc
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Thanks Caro! I’d totally forgotten about La Redoute, but definitely one to check out more often. xx
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on April 16, 2016 at 3:18 am
I absolutely adore the rug, it definitely has a bit of a Moroccan vibe to it and looks great in your living room!
Gemma x
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Thanks Gemma! x
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on April 18, 2016 at 12:07 pm
I love it, Molly! I think it has got to be rug of the season. Looks fab x
Thanks Katy, definitely the rug of the season, seems very popular! x
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on April 19, 2016 at 8:09 am
Love it! Great choice and I want this myself too 🙂 Looks perfect. Thanks for linking up – Jess xx
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Thanks Jess, it seems to have got the thumbs up from everyone, I’m pleased! x
Hi i love this rug it looks lovely in your room. I ahve been debating for weeks and now have a huge sale on, i’m just wondering what colour you have the brown/off white or the white/black please?
Hi Laura, it’s the brown/off white one.
I love the rug – it looks great in your room. I’m thinking of getting it myself and I notice La Redoute do a white & black version or a brown & off white version. Which did you get? I presume it’s the white & black? Is the white really white or more cream?
Hi Lindsay, this one (mine) is the brown and off-white, which is creamy. I still love it, so definitely you should get one!