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Vintage Rug In Dining Room

October 19, 2016 by Ashley Mayes 67 Comments

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.

Rug Dilemma for the dining room - Vintage Rug In Dining Room

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.

Vintage Rug in dining Room - Rug Dilemma for the dining room

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.

Dark navy charcoal 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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  1. Cassie Bustamante

    October 19, 2016 at 6:24 am

    love the rug and your outfit! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Breanna Bertolini

    October 19, 2016 at 8:09 am

    That rug is so good! I think you’ll totally be able to make it work!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Yay, hope so!

      Reply
  3. Brittany Goldwyn

    October 19, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Life happens, even during room makeovers 🙂 I love the painted trim, too!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

      For sure! I think the darker trim totally pops!

      Reply
  4. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS

    October 19, 2016 at 9:59 am

    The dark window trim looks fab! Love the rug!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Carol!

      Reply
  5. Michele @ Moonfield Interiors

    October 19, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Love the rug and the paint looks fantastic! Can’t wait to see it all come together 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Me too, me too!

      Reply
  6. Toni | Small Home Soul

    October 19, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I love the rug and can’t wait to see it all pulled together!

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    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Brit | House Updated

    October 19, 2016 at 10:29 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:35 am

      I think you are spot on! I’m going to rock it.

      Reply
  8. Amanda

    October 19, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I love that rug – it’s beautiful!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  9. Crystal Fox

    October 19, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve got some serious rug-envy going on over here! It’s going to make the room!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Crystal! I think it’s just the perfect thing to set the tone.

      Reply
  10. Erika

    October 19, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:37 am

      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?!

      Reply
  11. Maria Brittis

    October 19, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Your dining room is gorgeous and I love the color of the hutch and that rug is swoonworthy.
    Maria

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  12. Ariel

    October 19, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Convince them! it’s only paint.

      Reply
  13. Jillian

    October 20, 2016 at 7:48 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Thank you! I can’t wait to see it progress a bit more.

      Reply
  14. Karrie Trowbridge

    October 20, 2016 at 9:18 am

    I love the rug!! And, the window trim, of course!! You’re going to make it look amazing, whatever you decide!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:38 am

      I hope so!

      Reply
  15. Denise

    October 20, 2016 at 10:49 am

    The rug looks great in the room and I love the painted window trim!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Thanks! I think the painted trim adds so much.

      Reply
  16. Rachel

    October 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:38 am

      It does get really good light! not all of our rooms are that way, but this one is for sure.

      Reply
  17. heather

    October 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    Oh my gosh, you can do no wrong in that room! It’s divine!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Crazy girl, thanks! I hope it turns out as I have envisioned.!

      Reply
  18. Jessica | Petal + Ply

    October 20, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Killer rug!!! Excited to see the finished space.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Thanks girl! I’m in love with it.

      Reply
  19. Sarah

    October 21, 2016 at 9:31 am

    The dark painted window trim is AMAZING! Can’t wait to see more next week!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:40 am

      The power of paint is always just amazing.

      Reply
  20. Lindi

    October 21, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I love that cracked pepper paint colour. I think it’s so beautiful! Love the rug you choose too 🙂 It’s all coming together!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:41 am

      That paint color is magic!

      Reply
  21. Jen @ Noting Grace

    October 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    That. rug. Sigh! I love – and the paint color is swoony!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Jen!

      Reply
  22. Debi|Add Value To Your Home

    October 21, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Debi! Sometimes slow and steady is ok, but I really have to pick it up soon!

      Reply
  23. Vanessa

    October 23, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Vanessa!

      Reply
  24. nicole torres

    October 23, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I love your wall of cabinets, so gorgeous and that rug looks perfect for your space.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  25. [email protected]

    October 24, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I love the rug and the painted trim

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:42 am

      I kinda have the itch to paint all my windows now!

      Reply
  26. Alison

    October 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 25, 2016 at 10:43 am

      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.

      Reply
  27. KYLA @HOUSEOFHIPSTERS

    October 25, 2016 at 11:43 am

    That rug is killer girl! And look at you in those sassy boots!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Haha, thanks Kyla!

      Reply
  28. Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry

    October 26, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Love that rug you found, and the window trim looks great.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Thanks Erin! Small changes but changes!

      Reply
  29. Katy {ashadeofteal}

    October 26, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I love the layered rug look, but I’m with you on saving money. Rugs are just soo expensive.

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Totally agree Katy!

      Reply
  30. Melissa @ Polished Habitat

    October 26, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    Love the dark trim!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      October 27, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Thanks Melissa! It adds a fun pop to the space.

      Reply
  31. Rachael @ This is our Bliss

    October 27, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Simply stunning rug! And it looks perfect in your space, Ashley!!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Thanks so much Rachael!

      Reply
  32. Maranda Provance

    November 2, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Oh hey! If you fall behind schedule, you can totally blame me. 😉

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:50 am

      For sure! xoxo

      Reply
  33. Ruthie

    November 2, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    The rug looks great in your space!

    Reply
    • Ashley Mayes

      November 3, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Ruthie! I love it.

      Reply

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