In case you missed the dining room progress to this point, you can find it here + here.
Today I’m laying the foundation of the room. Let’s start with the rug. I found this 1920’s Sarouk on craigslist about a month ago. The pictures online didn’t do it justice, but I could tell the colors were incredible: moody and saturated – perfect for the feel of the dining room and to hide any spills or crumbs it would encounter.
The rug has certainly seen some wear over it’s almost 100 years, but using it under a table hides a lot of that. I actually like that it looks it’s age, I think it adds so much character to the space and the wear allowed me to get a look I loved for a fraction of the cost.
Because the rug is a bit fragile, I knew I needed a pad to help prolong it’s life and keep the floor underneath protected. It’s a thinner rug, so the right kind of pad would also help to thicken it up a bit and keep it in place. Enter Rug Pad USA. They offer an incredible amount of options, all at a high quality. Most of their pads are eco-friendly, made in the USA and come with a 20 year warranty i.e. won’t break down like most rug pads do. The rug is an unusual size and the sides aren’t exactly straight, so the fact that they offer pads in tons of sizes (custom too) was important.
Then the table. This Baker was a housewarming gift from my in-laws. If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ll remember that the chandelier was something I bought last fall while planning to build a home. The day I picked up the chandelier I fell in love with this table a few booths down. When we bought this house my mother-in-law went back to the warehouse and it was still there! I love how long it is; it comfortably fits 8 but could fit 10. It’s very traditional but still feels clean.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Your rug find is truly a treasure. Such gorgeous colors and I love how you are mixing finishes and styles for a fabulous look. I would love the change to win a rug pad. Thanks.
Julia Marcum says
oh my gosh. heart emoji eyes to everything.
Kristen says
The room is beautiful Gwen! I love it all! Congrats on the beautiful new home! Looking forward to following along as you transform it.
Haley says
I love this room! This rug looks perfect in here.
Carlotta Lacy says
Just about to pull the trigger on a new rug for the family room. Would love to win a pad.
Emily Maupin says
Gorgeous! Are you going to get different chairs for the head seats? We just got a leather woven/braided rug for our living room and every time the dogs run through there they push the rug so I've been wanting a rug pad to hold it in place better on the hardwood floor.
Kirsten Wareham says
I have an 8×10 that is very much in need of a pad- would love to win.
Goes without saying, the room is so very elegant!
Emily A. Clark says
Coming along so beautifully!
Shavonda Gardner says
Loooove rug pad usa. Theyre pads are really really good. Also i adore the windsor chairs in this pasce Gwen. It all looks so great already.
Albertina M. Cisneros says
I love Rug Pads USA I have two and just love them. Little by little I want to upgrade all my rug pads to theirs. Love your GIF and your dining room is coming along beautifully!!
rsquaredinteriors.com says
I would never have thought to pair all of these items together. It's definitely coming along. I've ordered some rug samples from Ballard and would love to have a rug pad underneath to keep everything in place!!
Mary says
Love the story about your MIL buying the table that you fell in love with as a surprise. Would so love to win a rug pad!
joanna and dayton says
Would love to win the rug pad!! Currently looking for a rug for our dining room!!
Kari E Baumgardner says
Love you blog! You come up with the most creative things. We are getting ready to do hardwood floors, so we could definitely use a rug pad!
katie gavigan says
ooooooโฆloving the layers and pieces as they're coming together! such a fresh, unexpected mix (=love!!). xo
Michelle says
Oh I hope I win this one!! Your dining room looks amazing!
Decor To Adore says
The space is enchanting and coming together so beautifully! I would love to have a rug pad for my sunroom rug. Fingers crossed. Thank you for the chance.
Rachel Rardon says
Gorgeous. Love seeing the layers coming together.
Team Daniel says
This is exactly what I need! Beautiful rug!
Brittney says
I love RugsUSA. They always have great prices on cute rugs. We're totally in need of a cushy rug pad. We are finishing our bonus room/playroom and want something soft for the kids to play on.
Deanna Tornow says
Love this as I do all your posts. I have rug pad on my list so this would be perfect!
Brittany Cramer says
what timing! i desperately need a rug pad for our bedroom rug. that rug flies all over the place on the daily! it's so annoying.
Beth of designPOST Interiors says
Gorgeous! I love all the dark colors and the color of the table really warms up the whole room and makes it feel cozy!
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
It's looking great, Gwen! You're totally right about the black chairs bringing out the navy in the walls. The rug is beautiful too. I have a nice thick rug pad from Rugs Pads USA in my dining room too ๐
Carol A. Damasco says
Gorgeous, gorgeous area rug!!! This room is full of attitude. I love it!
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Summer Hogan says
This room just gets better and better! It's beautiful Gwen!
Crystal Cary says
Love the rug! Wish I were lucky enough to find gems like this through my local Craigslist! Maybe I'll be lucky to win the rug pad! Beautiful job on the progress made, kudos to you!
Mary says
You are my design idol ๐ #major
Mary says
You are my design idol ๐ #major
Hayley says
Love how everything is coming together!
Brenda says
This room is coming together beautifully! I could sure use a Rugs Pads USA in my home. Great giveaway!!
Mark Duggan says
Been looking for a good rug pad company. Thanks. Awesome wall colors.
Autumn Beach says
Gotta love a GIF! ๐ And this room. THIS ROOM! Just gorgeous! I love how moody and traditional yet FRESH it is. It's so. You. And that rug. Well, you must know by now that I'm totally drooling! Please count me in for that awesome giveaway. I have some major rug purchases planned! Thank you. ๐
Julie Raye-Rod. says
I'd love to win a rug from them and love how you decorated the room! There are so many great rugs on the website. The eco comfort rugs look amazing!
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megitys says
That's a beautiful rug! ThT rug pad makes the tug look fantastic!
Teri says
Always love a good giveaway, and who couldn't use a nice rug pad? Thank you!
Chrystal Younger says
The rug was a great find on Craiglist!
Julia Konya says
That rug is an incredible find and with the black chairs you really can noticed the difference in the wall color. Love it
Laura Lee says
Would love to win one of their high quality rug pads…we need one to protect our newly redone floor!
swimCH22 says
I love your dining room from top to bottom; I'm so glad you followed you vision (and didn't succumb to doing something that was white on white on white midcentury modern).
kelley lee says
I have a beautiful antique rug that desperately needs a pad under it!
Jenny Garvin says
I love this rug! I found a similar one at a thrift store yesterday, but passed on it because it seemed dirty. Did you clean your rug or have it professionally cleaned?
Xtina says
Beautiful! I can tell it is going to be one of my favorite dining rooms that I have seen. All the colors in the space look magical, elegant and inviting. So happy things are coming together for you in this new home!
JACLYN says
Gorgeous! What an inspiring room to enjoy!
Heather Freeman // DecorFix says
That RUUUUUG! ohmigosh. I can't even deal with how gorgeous it is. You and Laura and your insane Craigslist rug finds. One of these days I'm just going to pay you to scout one for me (or a client).
Carrie @ Cosy Carolina Interiors says
Wow! Each element is just perfect!!
Amanda says
I have a very thin jute/cotton 8×10 rug from west elm that is in desperate need of a pad – I'd love to win ๐
I'm obsessed with windsor chairs recently…. I feel like they are a really good combination of modern and traditional. The space is looking really phenomenal!
asdfjkl; says
The Eco-Cushion Non-Slip Rug Pad looks so nice. I like the look of this pad so much and it's a bonus that it won't flatten like some other kinds. Renewable materials, too. Cool!
Bren
kellyr78 says
I love the way the room looks. I could use a rug pad to protect my wood floors.
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Rusthawk says
Such an inviting and visually appealing room.
Haley says
How fun to see everything come together! It looks great, sophisticated, but not stuffy. Also, thank you for the link for rugs pads; I could use some myself. I am tired of rugs bunching.
Kelly says
I just bought a new rug and an 8×10 rug pad would be perfect and save me lots of money! The room looks great by the way.
Lahlo says
Ahh! I just bought a rug that gets delivered Thursday! I need a rug pad!
Love the chairs.
Jenna White says
I love that vintage rug!
Megan van Ooyen says
I've been looking for a good rug pad for a few months now. We desperately need an 8×10 in our living room, and I haven't heard of Rug Pad USA, so this is perfect. Also, sorry if I double-post.
Sandra Pace says
I keep buying cheap rug pads and hate them. So glad to hear about this.
Marti says
My current rug pad-from a carpet store-is falling apart as we speak! I have a vintage rug like yours and would love a nice rug pad to go underneath!
Julie says
the room looks gorgeous!
Karly English says
I was just about to buy a rug pad! Good timing!
lindilala says
I would really love one of those great rugs!
Linda
Tyneisha says
This is such a useful product; thank you for the chance!
rachel says
I have a new rug that I'd love to use a pad on!
Keri Casler says
Love your style! Could totally use a pad like that. We are about to purchase a rug for our living room ! Please pick me!
Lindsey says
That rug is such a good find!
Carolyn says
I desperately need rug pads for a 4×6 and 3×5 – they ALWAYS scrunch up, seriously like 5 minutes after I straighten them!