Rugs?

[CohenCottage]

One of my 2009 decorating resolutions is to get some rugs for our house. We have 4 big dogs (with lots of fosters and client dogs visiting), so durability and ease of cleaning are pretty critical. I just got a dark charcoal wool rug for the living room, and although I love it, I think it's too dark and fluffy for summer. So now, I'm trying to think of ideas for summer rugs. I'd love to do a jute or seagrass rug, but I'm concerned about stains, etc. Do y'all think doing an indoor outdoor rug would be a good idea?

Another possibility would be a light tan colored cow hide rug. We just got a white one for our bedroom for cheap on ebay, and they are supposed to be durable and easy to clean. Do y'all think that would be cute or creepy in a living room seating area?

I'm going to try to post a photo tomorrow so you can get an idea of what the space looks like...

Thanks!

[Lisa S]

Is that a picture of one of your dogs? We have a Golden too ~ I love them.

I've found natural fiber rugs as not very easy to clean. Good luck on your quest.

[Evelyn]

I just put down new carpet upstairs. I wanted something cozy, but that would also be welcoming on a hot day. I wish I could remember the brand, but the distinctive thing about it is that the both ends of the loop are sewn down..........it is not fuzzy.....just a warm covering..if that make sense.

I spent a month or more picking out carpet since it is such a big investment. The one I wanted initially is very different than the one I ended up with. I would suggest bringing home samples, see how they look and feel and think about them in each season......

Evelyn

[CohenCottage]

Evelyn, is your carpet Berber? I had that in a previous house, and it was so nice. We have all hardwoods in our current house b/c any kind of wall to wall would be GROSS in a week with all the hair that we have. Lisa - That is one of our dogs (Ruby), and all 4 of them are Goldens. Aren't they the best? We vacuum a lot, though b/c we get some serious hair tumbleweeds.

We don't have a problem with our dogs having accidents inside, but I'm a dog trainer, so client dogs stay with us sometimes and they do occasionally have accidents.

[Evelyn]

Yes, it is a berber. Same with the downstairs. I am so impressed. I have had my downstairs carpert for 10 years, and it inludes the stairway. There is no visible wear on the carpet. It was expensive, but I can say that it is well worth the price.

Do you know that a carpet store can make anyone of their carpets into an area rug by finishing the edges? A friend of mine just did that because she wanted a wool area rug for her son's room.

My last dog was a golden.....I love them.

Evelyn

[cheapdiva]

My last "baby" was a golden, Sadie. I found the new "baby" being given away on the street a little over a year ago. Here she is . . . Lucy, with my daughter's golden-doodle, Melvin (who was 5 months when this was taken) while we were out looking for our tree this year.

[ChapterTwo]

Awwww. Lucy and Melvin look like such good friends. What an adorable duo...

(Can't imagine somebody was giving sweet Lucy away! I got one of my dogs...years ago...that same way. His name was Randy and he was a Fox Terrier mix.)