04 January 2011

Baby's Room Rug

I love change.  Rooms in my own home can start to feel dead to me if I don't freshen things up, rearrange, and/or add items every once in a while.  Justin's carpeting in the nursery hasn't fared very well...



... so I was thrilled when we stopped at Ikea the other day and found this yellow & navy graphic rug for around $150:



It was just the thing to cover up the havoc we've wreaked on the cream carpet. 


{Good luck to you, New Rug!}


xoxo, Lauren

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37 comments:

  1. CamilleJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I've had my eye on this rug too for awhile--better get it before they discontinue the darn thing. Would love to know how it holds up to your boys (I've got two year old potty training twins.) Will you keep us posted?

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  2. SommerJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Aweseom find Lauren! How big is it? We just found out were moving in about 90 days and I'd love to put something like this down in the new playroom!

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  3. pve designJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Looks great! I love the way rug can instantly freshen up a space. Yes, good luck to that rug!
    pve

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  4. MichelleJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I have that rug and I love it!

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  5. bryn alexandraJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    so cute! both the kids and the rug ;)

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  6. LindsBJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    love the new look! I hope it hold up better then the last one :)

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  7. LuLuJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Oh i love it!!!
    xo,
    LuLu

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  8. An Urban CottageJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    What a great room. It makes me want to get a crib.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love the rug and love IKEA also..Great room..

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Ah, yes...that rug is a favorite of mine, too. Looks great in that room!

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  11. Abby M. InteriorsJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I think it's just the right touch! Bravo! As a mom of two boys I know how much damage they can do. Good luck, ;-)
    abby

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  12. Acquired ObjectsJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Love the design on Justin's new rug and I hope it fairs better. Great looking room Justin!

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  13. Elisa @ What the VitaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Looks great with the chaise and the wall color! I have a huge badly damaged spot in my carpet by one of my devil cat, I need a rug of my own to cover THAT up! :)

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  14. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Lauren, this looks fantastic. Great price, great look, what could be better? I always enjoy seeing what you do!

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  15. jessica // union shoreJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    great find! love that rug!

    www.creativeindexblog.blogspot.com

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  16. simply seletaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    LOVE!!! I know what you mean about wear and tear...boy do I ever.

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  17. Stephenie from Decorating AddictionJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love the new rug. We're currently in the market for our nursery rug, as baby is due in March! Yikes . . . we better get moving!

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  18. MarianneJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Love that rug!

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  19. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    CUTE little buggers on the rug!

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  20. MaryJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    It's perfect!

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  21. vignette designJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    That rug is perfect and should probably wear like iron! Your boys are adorable too!

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  22. My Many MomentsJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love the rug! What great style for a great price! L O V E your blog!

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  23. CampbellJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Great choice. I always love seeing how you change up the rooms to give them new life!

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  24. Marissa WaddellJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I've always loved that rug. It's perfect for the room!

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  25. leanneJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    i had my eye on that rug the other day for my living room - i think you've twisted my arm! looks gorgeous as do your kiddies x

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  26. Kellie CollisJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    It's beautiful! What a fun pattern! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx

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  27. Courtney at SL's No EnnuiJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    That rug would look fantastic in my dining room!

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  28. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)January 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Lauren- The rug looks great, such nice colors! (and the little ones look great, too!)

    I so wish there were an IKEA near me!

    Loretta

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  29. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I've had my eye on that rug for my basement for like ever, but I feel guilty when there is a perfectly good already there! It looks ab fab in that room though!!

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  30. Seagrass InteriorsJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I've had my eye on that rug too! I LOVE the color combo!!

    Melissa

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  31. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I like the rug. I need so many of them to cover up the previous owner's "havoc" until new flooring is in our budget. Great idea!

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  32. KathysueJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Lauren, I love the picture as much as i love the rug. He is getting so big and what a little doll. Perfect caption for that image, Kathysue

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  33. Leah MossJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Lauren. This is so funny! I was at Ikea yesterday and almost got that rug b/c it's perfect for our new baby's room (which also happens to have navy walls. The room used to be my husbands office and we decided not to repaint for this office). I promise not to copy your drop cloth canopy :) but even so, our babies will have matching rooms!

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  34. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I looks perfect! I am looking for one for DS's nursery before we kill the carpet.

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  35. Janell @ House of FiftyJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I love this rug from Ikea. Used it in Max's room last year and it adds just the right about of pattern...plus covers up the uninteresting carpet... yours looks great here!
    Janell

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Nice make-over! I am currently working on a baby room too. My wife is expecting so I have to prepare for our baby girl. Although I am a bit concerned about the process of carpet cleaning. Delaware, Ohio is new to me so I don't know if there are carpert cleaners around here. We just moved in from Hilliard, OH. Water damage ruined our old home during a storm so we had to live with my in-laws for a while since I need to think about my wife's health.

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  37. BethJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Lauren! I absolutely LOVE your design style and have spent hours (!) on your blog since discovering it a couple months ago. I've noticed that you put area rugs over wall-to-wall carpeting. I am contemplating doing that in my living room (we are in an upper-level condo and are required to have w-to-w carpet b/c of noise) but am worried about the rug moving or pinching/bunching around the furniture that sits on top of it. I don't have the patience to be straightening a rug all the time. Do you have any comments on this? Is it a problem with area rugs over carpet? Do you suggest a rug pad underneath or a heavier rug to reduce movement? Thanks so much! (klipcoups@yahoo.com)

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