Wishlist 7.28.10

I can't tell how perfect this rug would be in our living room.  It would be PERFECT! I would just have to train the dogs not to step on the rug.  Ha, yeah right.

images: west elm

I'm envisioning stripes and fur balls

I am in desperate (desperate!) need of a rug in our living area. I recently tossed our last rug because it as cheap, ugly, and a really icky green color that was starting to yellow. The trouble with rug shopping is that I know anything I end up purchasing will become my dogs favorite place to sleep, roll around on, and probably (if past experience tells me anything) become a preferred vomit spot as well. What does this mean for me?
2 things:
1)Whatever rug we purchase better be cheap because I'll need to replace it sooner than most.
2) A pattern is a must to help camouflage dirty doggie stuff.
My solution? Black and white stripes because Ikea sells an option or two in this pattern AND it's fairly popular so if Ikea doesn't have it, it should be easy to find.
Here's my inspiration:





via Elle Decor
A fellow blogger's home:

{via From the Right Bank}
This is Ally's house featured on Design Sponge recently and I'm pretty sure that's the Ikea rug I'm looking for...
Does anyone else's rug purchases revolve around their furry beasts? Any suggestions?

A soft place for your feet

If you reside in a space with all hardwood floors, you know rugs are a must (ok, maybe not a must, but they're nice). We don't have rugs in every room, because we can't afford and the ones we do have, we go through quickly (thank you hairy little monsters). Most of what we currently have comes from Ikea, but I've been thinking I need to expand my "rug horizon" and I'm really liking what I see at Dash & Albert. They have tons of options and the prices are something we could feasibly afford (or at least save up for).

Here are my picks...
This one boasts of being "terrific for high-traffic areas and muddy messes." Just what I need.
Negril Indoor/Outdoor Rug $34-$495
This one's pricier, but I think it would look great in a dining area (not that I have one of those).
Vine Denim Wool Tufted Rug $95-$2198
This one would work well in our living area, I think.
Birmingham Citrus Cotton Woven Rug $28-385
I really like circular rugs for bathrooms but my dogs automatically see them as beds.
Clair Chenille Braided Round Rug $40-150
Perhaps you're in need of something a bit more neutral.
Swedish Stripe Cotton Woven Rug $28-385
{all picks via Dash and Albert}
Look at what these rugs do for their spaces...
Love the chevron pattern against the bright chartreuse.
source: Apartment Therapy
This rug helps to carve out the seating area in a large, studio space.
source: April Tidey
Rugs and walls can certainly match as long as there are strong, contrasting colors to break up the space (oh and I'm kind of in love with that chair).
source: LivingEtc
Rugs are a great place to incorporate pattern (a little, or in this case, a whole lot).
source: LivingEtc.
Where do you buy your rugs? Any affordable options you'd like to share?
{Someone asked me what type of dog Kya is...she is a golden retriever- chow mix. She's a rescue dog and was scheduled to be euthanized a couple of days after I adopted her.}