It's been radio silence on the blog lately. Sorry about that! This past weekend, we had two weddings (one was Luke's sister - Hi Maranda! Congrats again!) and another was a guy on Luke's team at work. Between both of those, there wasn't much left to the weekend. All of that's to say that I haven't been posting because I haven't done much lately!
A few things did come in for the challenge though and I have a rug dilemma (specifically with the vintage rug in the dining room). But before we get to all of that let me just remind you what each week of the One Room Challenge will look like.
Wednesday, Oct 5th (week 1) – Introduce your space, and tell us your plan.
Wednesday, Oct 12th (week 2) – Show us your progress. What have you accomplished?
Wednesday, Oct 19th (week 3) – Have you encountered any setbacks? Any happy accidents? (This week!)
Wednesday, Oct 26th (week 4) – How’s it going? Week 4 is the hardest!
Wednesday, Nov 2nd (week 5) – Did you revise your plan? Hang in there, you can do it.
Wednesday, Nov 9th (week 6) – The Finale – It’s all about the pictures.
I bought an amazing rug on eBay. I knew that the spacing for the rug and the table might not be the best fit. I actually taped out the rug dimensions on the floor and set the table over the top. The rug is vintage and lots of vintage rugs are non-standard sizing. My rug dilemma is whether to save the money and let the rug be just slightly larger than the table/chairs or splurge on a rug to go underneath this rug.
I'm leaning toward just rocking the one rug. I like the size within the room and how it plays with the pantry. It might not be perfect for the table/chairs but I do think it looks visually good from most views.
Besides unpacking the rug and thinking about the sizing, we (or I should say, Luke) painted the window trim.
It's the same color as our kitchen cabinets (Behr - Cracked Pepper). It's not black yet it's not blue or charcoal either. It's just a really good mix between all of them. I think the trim will help pull together this space with the kitchen space.
Sadly, that's all I have for you today! I'm hoping to have some wallpaper progress for you next week but we will see. We are out of town this weekend so not much will be happening again. Life, right?!
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Cassie Bustamante
love the rug and your outfit! 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Breanna Bertolini
That rug is so good! I think you'll totally be able to make it work!
Ashley Mayes
Yay, hope so!
Brittany Goldwyn
Life happens, even during room makeovers 🙂 I love the painted trim, too!
Ashley Mayes
For sure! I think the darker trim totally pops!
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS
The dark window trim looks fab! Love the rug!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Carol!
Michele @ Moonfield Interiors
Love the rug and the paint looks fantastic! Can't wait to see it all come together 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Me too, me too!
Toni | Small Home Soul
I love the rug and can't wait to see it all pulled together!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Brit | House Updated
Just rock the one rug - if you like it and you are saving $$ then why not? You can always layer in another rug later if you change your mind... now here's to hoping you find the perfect table soon!
Ashley Mayes
I think you are spot on! I'm going to rock it.
Amanda
I love that rug - it's beautiful!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amanda!
Crystal Fox
I've got some serious rug-envy going on over here! It's going to make the room!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Crystal! I think it's just the perfect thing to set the tone.
Erika
That rug looks like it might be a runner or entry rug... Can you return it and start from scratch? Or get the size you really need so you don't have to layer rugs in a dining room with high-traffic?
What would the ideal size be?
Ashley Mayes
I bid on it from eBay so no but I do love it. It's a weird size - like 5.5 x8.4 (too big for a runner but not quite big enough). Since its the formal dining room, it's low traffic so I think I could go ahead and layer and be fine. I do think that I'm just going to rock a small rug though. It's been in there all week and I totally love it. Ha. Each to their own, right?!
Maria Brittis
Your dining room is gorgeous and I love the color of the hutch and that rug is swoonworthy.
Maria
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!
Ariel
YES x100 to those painted windows! to die for! I've actually been thinking about trying to convince my ORC family to do that too... we'll see
As far as the rug goes, it's always something you can add in later right? I'd say go with just the one for now and see where that takes you.
Ashley Mayes
Convince them! it's only paint.
Jillian
Beautiful room and the rug looks great. The rug ties the vintage look together with the newer things in the room well. I am looking forward to seeing how the room comes together.
Ashley Mayes
Thank you! I can't wait to see it progress a bit more.
Karrie Trowbridge
I love the rug!! And, the window trim, of course!! You're going to make it look amazing, whatever you decide!
Ashley Mayes
I hope so!
Denise
The rug looks great in the room and I love the painted window trim!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks! I think the painted trim adds so much.
Rachel
You are so lucky to have all that natural light in your dining room. Love the rug and can't wait to see it in the room!
Ashley Mayes
It does get really good light! not all of our rooms are that way, but this one is for sure.
heather
Oh my gosh, you can do no wrong in that room! It's divine!!
Ashley Mayes
Crazy girl, thanks! I hope it turns out as I have envisioned.!
Jessica | Petal + Ply
Killer rug!!! Excited to see the finished space.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks girl! I'm in love with it.
Sarah
The dark painted window trim is AMAZING! Can't wait to see more next week!
Ashley Mayes
The power of paint is always just amazing.
Lindi
I love that cracked pepper paint colour. I think it's so beautiful! Love the rug you choose too 🙂 It's all coming together!
Ashley Mayes
That paint color is magic!
Jen @ Noting Grace
That. rug. Sigh! I love - and the paint color is swoony!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Jen!
Debi|Add Value To Your Home
You may not feel like you got alot done but your rug is GREAT and you look amazing! I hope you have a better week.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Debi! Sometimes slow and steady is ok, but I really have to pick it up soon!
Vanessa
What a gorgeous rug. I love it in the dining room area. Beautiful and I can't wait to see if all done. I would love it if you would share this lovely post at a link party I am co-hosting. I hope to see you there. http://diy180site.blogspot.com/2016/10/dishing-it-and-digging-it-link-party-119.html
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Vanessa!
nicole torres
I love your wall of cabinets, so gorgeous and that rug looks perfect for your space.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Nicole!
Julia@Cuckoo4Design
I love the rug and the painted trim
Ashley Mayes
I kinda have the itch to paint all my windows now!
Alison
The rug does look to small for the space. I would get a rug to go underneath it or get a bigger rug. Too bad it is not wider. 🙁 Wow those windows look great, that was a lot of work. I don't have a steady hand to do that.
Ashley Mayes
I don't have a steady hand at all but my husband does and knocks that type of project out in no time. It's kinda crazy.
KYLA @HOUSEOFHIPSTERS
That rug is killer girl! And look at you in those sassy boots!
Ashley Mayes
Haha, thanks Kyla!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry
Love that rug you found, and the window trim looks great.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Erin! Small changes but changes!
Katy {ashadeofteal}
I love the layered rug look, but I'm with you on saving money. Rugs are just soo expensive.
Ashley Mayes
Totally agree Katy!
Melissa @ Polished Habitat
Love the dark trim!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Melissa! It adds a fun pop to the space.
Rachael @ This is our Bliss
Simply stunning rug! And it looks perfect in your space, Ashley!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much Rachael!
Maranda Provance
Oh hey! If you fall behind schedule, you can totally blame me. 😉
Ashley Mayes
For sure! xoxo
Ruthie
The rug looks great in your space!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Ruthie! I love it.