Thursday, November 21, 2013

Do you ever wonder...


When the bottom is going to drop out for natural fiber rugs?  Don't get me wrong - I have them, I love them, I use them in almost every project.  But will they will be a thing of the 2010's like shag was to the 70's?

We recently started a new Living Room Project where we did not use one (gasp).  I also recently removed my braided jute rug from my living room because a certain pup-sicle I know was way too tempted by it's chunky edges.  While we're such fans of the layered component, we've heard some common complaints along the way:

  • They get moldy (wish we could post the pic...we couldn't believe it!)
  • They aren't soft to walk on ('beauty is pain')
  • They aren't tough enough to stand up to animals (you got me there)
  • Why should I buy two rugs? (can you afford a $10k+ Persian? This is much less expensive, trust.)

The cuties over at Kelly Market recently did a nice roundup of neutral rugs (that aren't sisal or jute).  Now here's mine.






12 comments:

  1. I agree with you Bethany! I want something soft underfoot. There are so many great selections (as you have shown) in area rugs. I saw a muted leopard print one the other day that is gorgeous!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  2. I don't think natural fiber rugs will really go away. I do think that people get sucked in by a trendy look that is not right for their lifestyle and needs and that results in hating the rug that was not right for the usage.

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  3. Ew! Never knew about the mold factor. Pretty nasty. I have always liked the look of jute but hated walking on it. I don't think I would purchase for myself. Loving that number 4

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  4. I think you have talked me out of the Sisal I have had my eye one... We have two fur babies, one (a three pound Chihuahua) who gets a little too excited from time to time. Sounds like a Sisal would not be a good fit! Thanks for the tip!

    XOXO,
    The Glam Pad

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  5. Used that antelope in a clients and I LOVE it!!! I must say I do have natural rugs- hemp... haven't had mold issue indoors but could not use in cabana! Only hemp is soft under foot the rest, ouch!

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  6. I love that Antelope from Stark! This was a great post...all good points..although I have not had any experience with mold. I adore natural rugs particularly sea grass which I consider to be one of the easiest possible rugs on earth to maintain!

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  7. I want a soft plush rug too!! Maybe leopard or the antelope would work.
    Animals take care of things, don't they?
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  8. As long as they're so low priced, I think they'll stay as a classic. I'm not a fan of sisal and jute but find seagrass to be almost indestructible. It did mold once when a wet bathing suit bag got left on it for a weekend but I was able to get out the spot with just a hair dryer and scraping off the black w/a plastic knife.
    However, rugs are so beautiful. I particularly love wool rugs - which I also think are a lot more eco-friendly too. That Stark antelope is to die for.

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  9. Think of it as a free daily foot callus remover!

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  10. I think they are good and bad options out there and I think it is a purchase that can't be done online. YOu need to be able to feel it I think.

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  11. I love the seagrass rug I put in my kitchen and it really takes a beating, unlike other natural fiber rugs. And I like the way it feels on my bare feet. Like a foot massage that hurts just enough. Love the antelope rug in your roundup!!

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  12. I agree with the others and don't think they will go away. I had no idea about the mold, that is just gross. You can't compare them to the beautiful roundup. Love those.

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