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?!
Cassie Bustamante says
October 19, 2016 at 6:24 amlove the rug and your outfit! 🙂
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:34 amThanks so much!
Breanna Bertolini says
October 19, 2016 at 8:09 amThat rug is so good! I think you’ll totally be able to make it work!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:34 amYay, hope so!
Brittany Goldwyn says
October 19, 2016 at 8:42 amLife happens, even during room makeovers 🙂 I love the painted trim, too!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:34 amFor sure! I think the darker trim totally pops!
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says
October 19, 2016 at 9:59 amThe dark window trim looks fab! Love the rug!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:34 amThanks Carol!
Michele @ Moonfield Interiors says
October 19, 2016 at 10:08 amLove the rug and the paint looks fantastic! Can’t wait to see it all come together 🙂
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:35 amMe too, me too!
Toni | Small Home Soul says
October 19, 2016 at 10:16 amI love the rug and can’t wait to see it all pulled together!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:35 amThank you!
Brit | House Updated says
October 19, 2016 at 10:29 amJust 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:35 amI think you are spot on! I’m going to rock it.
Amanda says
October 19, 2016 at 11:12 amI love that rug – it’s beautiful!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:35 amThanks Amanda!
Crystal Fox says
October 19, 2016 at 12:25 pmI’ve got some serious rug-envy going on over here! It’s going to make the room!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:35 amThanks Crystal! I think it’s just the perfect thing to set the tone.
Erika says
October 19, 2016 at 4:08 pmThat 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:37 amI 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 says
October 19, 2016 at 7:42 pmYour dining room is gorgeous and I love the color of the hutch and that rug is swoonworthy.
Maria
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:37 amThanks so much!
Ariel says
October 19, 2016 at 9:44 pmYES 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:37 amConvince them! it’s only paint.
Jillian says
October 20, 2016 at 7:48 amBeautiful 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:38 amThank you! I can’t wait to see it progress a bit more.
Karrie Trowbridge says
October 20, 2016 at 9:18 amI love the rug!! And, the window trim, of course!! You’re going to make it look amazing, whatever you decide!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:38 amI hope so!
Denise says
October 20, 2016 at 10:49 amThe rug looks great in the room and I love the painted window trim!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:38 amThanks! I think the painted trim adds so much.
Rachel says
October 20, 2016 at 4:44 pmYou 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:38 amIt does get really good light! not all of our rooms are that way, but this one is for sure.
heather says
October 20, 2016 at 5:00 pmOh my gosh, you can do no wrong in that room! It’s divine!!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:39 amCrazy girl, thanks! I hope it turns out as I have envisioned.!
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
October 20, 2016 at 10:26 pmKiller rug!!! Excited to see the finished space.
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:40 amThanks girl! I’m in love with it.
Sarah says
October 21, 2016 at 9:31 amThe dark painted window trim is AMAZING! Can’t wait to see more next week!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:40 amThe power of paint is always just amazing.
Lindi says
October 21, 2016 at 12:10 pmI 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:41 amThat paint color is magic!
Jen @ Noting Grace says
October 21, 2016 at 1:52 pmThat. rug. Sigh! I love – and the paint color is swoony!
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:41 amThanks Jen!
Debi|Add Value To Your Home says
October 21, 2016 at 9:30 pmYou 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:41 amThanks Debi! Sometimes slow and steady is ok, but I really have to pick it up soon!
Vanessa says
October 23, 2016 at 9:25 pmWhat 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:41 amThanks Vanessa!
nicole torres says
October 23, 2016 at 9:58 pmI love your wall of cabinets, so gorgeous and that rug looks perfect for your space.
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:42 amThanks Nicole!
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
October 24, 2016 at 8:28 pmI love the rug and the painted trim
Ashley Mayes says
October 25, 2016 at 10:42 amI kinda have the itch to paint all my windows now!
Alison says
October 25, 2016 at 9:49 amThe 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 10:43 amI 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 says
October 25, 2016 at 11:43 amThat rug is killer girl! And look at you in those sassy boots!
Ashley Mayes says
October 27, 2016 at 6:39 amHaha, thanks Kyla!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
October 26, 2016 at 9:29 amLove that rug you found, and the window trim looks great.
Ashley Mayes says
October 27, 2016 at 6:39 amThanks Erin! Small changes but changes!
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
October 26, 2016 at 6:14 pmI love the layered rug look, but I’m with you on saving money. Rugs are just soo expensive.
Ashley Mayes says
October 27, 2016 at 6:40 amTotally agree Katy!
Melissa @ Polished Habitat says
October 26, 2016 at 11:24 pmLove the dark trim!
Ashley Mayes says
October 27, 2016 at 6:40 amThanks Melissa! It adds a fun pop to the space.
Rachael @ This is our Bliss says
October 27, 2016 at 4:22 pmSimply stunning rug! And it looks perfect in your space, Ashley!!
Ashley Mayes says
November 3, 2016 at 8:50 amThanks so much Rachael!
Maranda Provance says
November 2, 2016 at 12:46 pmOh hey! If you fall behind schedule, you can totally blame me. 😉
Ashley Mayes says
November 3, 2016 at 8:50 amFor sure! xoxo
Ruthie says
November 2, 2016 at 9:04 pmThe rug looks great in your space!
Ashley Mayes says
November 3, 2016 at 8:50 amThanks Ruthie! I love it.