I like the rug, and may keep it. Is it softer than one might expect, not stiff. It has an odor but IME that goes away w jute in a few days. I won't use it here ,though. It is very thick and reads almost like a wool sweater in a way. A 9x12 would be very bossy I think. It was a bit of an unconventional choice --- a way of meeting some unusual criteria at a very low price. I also realize we may need to shave the closet door no matter what we use.

The other one is here too but I need DH to help me--- it was only avail in 9x12

I’m trying to tell you it would hurt my heart to see any natural fiber rug in there, but you won’t listen!

(ETA: This is applies to the chunky jute above, not the perfect one below I forgot about.) 😄

And now, here are some gratuitous photos.

I love the view, hard to capture, of the pool "pavillion's" (?) verdigris cupola from here.

To the left of the bed when you enter, a view of the pond. She used to have a settee under this window, which she stole from me, and I stole back when she moved to her college apt!

A view into her sister's room, through the jack and jill bath

Are you trying to bury my comment?!

LOL

I had trouble posting so had to repost and delete and you got lost in there somewhere.

It was a gamble, but it made sense to try IMHO. It's very nice.

You prob wont like the other one either; a chenille jute. If it doesn't work I am going back to folding my old needlepoint one. So shoot me.

I will not shoot you! That was my advice all along!

(I’m channelling the yelling pro here. Next I’ll start posting in all caps.)

ETA: Ohhhh, I so miss my Jack n Jill bath in last house. They’re roundly hated on the other side but I don’t care. Mine had two separate sink and dressing areas, with the toilet and tub shared in between (with doors).

ETA 2: I love jutes, have one in my entry. It’s over 20 years old. But not in that sweet bedroom!

They’re roundly hated on the other side but I don’t care.

Really? I did not know that! I think they are ideal for kids. I also like that you can just make it a suite, like my younger DD did when her DS was away at school.

Mine had two separate sink and dressing areas, with the toilet and tub shared in between (with doors).

Sounds like our set up (more gratuitous pics) but we don't have a dressing area, la-di-da!

This is the "hallway"between their rooms (they wil be home for the w/e so I picked peonies for them). I miss/don't miss all the junk they used to have here and on the walls.

In the center of the hall is a door to the W/C and tub.

A secret under the rug, one of my fave details, Ive posted here a few times.

Ohhhh! LOVE😍

Yours is much more charming than mine was! Mine was pretty and custom and stuff, but didn’t have your wonderful historic character. :)

It’s so beautiful!

“Really? I did not know that!”

They hate everything over there.

Did you see the HOUZZ Memorial Day rug sale? 80% off a lot of them....pretty nice deals.

This one's an 8x10 $187 Link

9x12 $257 Link

6x9 $208 Link

wonderful historic character

I am tickled pink - we built this 12 years ago out of thin air. We added both the girls' rooms and the baths.

Nicole,

Thanks but white/grey wont work with all the warm tones i fear

I am unrolling the 9x12 later tonight. Then, If it doesn't work I am going back to folding my old needlepoint one.

What! That’s amazing! I thought it was original to the house!

I want to build a new/old house and want you to join my design team, please. :)

kisses for Jilly!

Ok. I thought maybe a fluffy rug under foot...and a little bit of grey would off set the pink. You seem to have a pretty good stash of rugs....

I think part of it is things like the beadboard ceilings, and personally i love the shelving over the windows. When one DD was younger she displayed her fave (outgrown) shoes up there.

The other thing we did to make the room seem old was to build in their dressers, and leave a funny niche above to accommodate the roof line. (BTW, the drawers and closets still have a lot of their junk in them. Drives me a little crazy.

Not to be outdone, my son doesn't have a built in dresser, but he has a built in bed. Not so good for him anymore as he is old enough to be in grad school. The drawers are still chock full of Legos. There was a bedroom here when we bought but we took it down to the studs and added dormers and the lil window.

Nicole, I have always liked those rugs. But when I put something white against the rug we have, the rug looks so dirty!

Such charming and cozy rooms, Mtn.

I'm baaaack. We have a winner. Finally got the rug unfurled and into position; a lot easier with the girls home for a few days to help.

We like it a lot.

At first my one DD wanted to use it upside down, and I get her point. But she relented.

I'm pretty impressed with Esalerugs.

Wow! Perfection!

Does the rug have any green in it? I’m looking for a similar rug for our beach cottage. Would you share the link?

That is gorgeous! Great choice.

Hi Sue,

Not really. Link below. BTW, their visualizer tool did an excellent job. I bet it is even closer in the light this morning. I'd take a pic but there would be a big lump in the middle at this hour.

https://esalerugs.com/khaki-and-ivory-9x12-chenille-jute-area-rug-33193907

@beaglesdoitbetter mentioned one that had green that I liked; https://esalerugs.com/pink-9x12-whitney-area-rug-33154954

Love it.. it's perfect and exactly what you described from your minds eye.

Sue, Anthro has some interesting rugs with green in them.. i only saved one but there were a number of them I liked.

Tufted Caro Rug | AnthroLiving (anthropologie.com)

Oh, I forgot about that one having jute in it! I looooove it. Perfect. I amended my comment from last night. 😁

And now I want one, too.

I like eSale, they carry unique rugs. Years ago, I ordered a great Afghan Kilim for DH’s music room, then another for my dad’s house (similar, but no two had the same design). I think they’re sold out now.

They have some very pretty Suzani Kilims I’ve been eyeing.

Perfect choice! enjoy your house guests!

That's really nice...without repeating the roses motif. The coloring is perfect! It IS a WINNER!

Thx, mtn and funky. I have used esalerugs in the past and had good luck there too. Their photos are more accurate than most sites!

Love it - it looks great! Also love the "roarah" fluted ceiling lamps. (I think you said you had similar somewhere else in the house?) remodelista seems to picture spaces with those shades frequently. I love them but have no place to hang one.

PSA - if you like a particular popular Anthro or Serena and Lily Rug, try Etsy. I got a dupe for 40-50% off that is identical in every way (I had the "real" one in my home to compare). I don't get it, but I am not asking questions. Only thing is 1. no returns as a practical matter and 2) a few weeks wait for it to ship from India.

I think Esale rugs is such a bad name. Totally turned me off. They should call it Global Rugs or somesuch. It sounds so down-market. Of course i felt that way about ABC Carpet & Home and I have bought a ton from them over the years. Lillian August, that is a good name.

Jilly they call it Chenille Jute, which is kind of like calling something Velvet Sandpaper. I would say it is softer than most jute but it is not chenille for sure!

Jumping in to say your house is absolutely beautiful. I can’t get enough pics!

Wow, another winner! Could not have turned out better - as Sue said, perfection! Hoping your knack /skill as well as others here will rub off on me through the airwaves ; )

Even prettier in daylight. (cinema verite style for Funky. Note DD's swanky Whole Foods "luggage."

LOL Mtn! Your daughter and I have the same weekend travel set! ;)

The rug is even more perfect in the light of day!

The rug is a perfect size and color for your room, well done!

My youngest child used to go to sleepovers with his stuff in a plastic Publix grocery bag. I told him he looked like an orphan but nothing would make him use even a backpack. 🙄

That rug is perfect for what you wanted!! Nice work!

I am in awe that you build that house from nothing into what looks like a very lovely older home just 10 yrs + ago! That is not easy task.

I have a massive love affair with older homes. You built your too look so unique to the time period, yet with all of the modern conveniences! So impressive!!

Thanks Amy, just to be clear... some of the home is circa 1900, some is circa mid 80s, some was gut reno'ed by us down to the studs, and some of it, like my DD's jack and jill 2RB 1BA wing, did not exist in any form before us. That's why it took over 18 months from when we moved in ... lots of moving parts.

The rug is perfect. I love seeing pics of your gorgeous home(s).