Large Geometric Rugs Under $250

I am still on the long...long search for the perfect rug for my living room. So of course, I have rounded up a ton more designs (you can see the other designs here). These are once again large (7x10 about or bigger) rugs all under $250 as of today (some are on sale, so act quick). I would like to stay closer to $100 myself, but sometimes that doesn't happen :) I have been going back and forth between what I want in there. Pattern, no pattern. Geometric, floral. I'm still not too sure. But here's the line up of geometric(ish) rugs that I found on my search for the perfect rug. I have also thrown in a few patio rugs because those are great to use in the dining room.

Short side note: I haven't see any of these in person (except the first one) so I can't contest to the quality of these rugs, so do your own due diligence before a purchase :)

Maples Fretwork Area Rug - Tan(7'x10') $149. This also comes in blue, green, grey, black, green, gold and red. This is the rug I have in my front room in a 5x7. Love it. I put it in my living room and fell in love. So, I actually have this one on order for...guess how much....$113! Yep. See, you can get large rugs for around $100 :) Right now Target is having a sale on 20% off a home decor purchase of $125. This qualifies. Plus, you get free shipping since it's over $50. And, if you have your redcard, you get an extra 5% off. And! Use code SAVE10 to get a $10 giftcard with it :) That's like $103. Yep! So act quickly before these sales go away :) These sales apply most of the Target rugs listed below too!

Indoor/Outdoor Stripes Area Rug (7x10) $249 I love this rug. Navy is really in right now. But if you don't like the navy, it also comes in green and cream.

Indoor/Outdoor Geometric Area Rug - Navy (7x10) $249  Another navy rug but with a super bold pattern. Love this. Plus remember, you get 20% off if you purchase soon. That brings it down to $200.

Threshold Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug - Lemon-Lime (7x10) $199 This one is if you want to be really really bold. I think this would look amazing with navy accents or even aqua.

Indoor/Outdoor Chevron Area Rug - Navy (7x10) $249An awesome chevron rug, comes in orange, aqua, navy and mulitcolored. Love this one in the aqua for outdoors...even indoors.

Townhouse Rugs Area Rug, Chevron Stripe (8x10) $179 Another awesome chevron rug. This comes in multiple other colors also, just with a little bigger price tag.

 NuLoom Ikat Chevron Rug (7'6"x9'6") $249. Love ikat especially in chevron. This rug is a woven rug, so not much for plushness but at least it looks cute :) comes in grey, yellow and aqua. Plus save 10% when you sign up for emails!

nuLOOM Dawn Collection Trellis Outdoor Contemporary Rug, (7'10"x10') $182 Even though this is an outdoor rug, this would look awesome under a dining table -easy cleaning :) And you can't beat that price.

Safavieh Courtyard Collection Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, (8'10"x11'6") $215 This one is big :) It also comes in a smaller size about 7'x10' for $155. It also comes in a grey. Another great one for the dining room. Or even the patio.

Threshold 7'x10' Rectangular Patio Rug (7x10) On Sale $100 Great deal for such a large rug! It is an outdoor rug but can easily be converted indoors for under a dining table. It also comes in a charcoal/river and orange.

Sari 6'7"x9'6" Rectangluar Patio Rug $159. This comes in a beautiful grey also. Oh, and a pretty light blue. For patio or under your dining table.

Safavieh Indoor/Outdoor Courtyard Rug in Grey (8'x11') $179.99 Love this rug! Love the color, love the pattern, love the size, love the price :) plus, once again, sign up for emails for overstock and get 10% off your first purchase! Not a bad deal.

If you want more area rugs that won't break the budget, just click here on the picture to see my last round up!

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Ikea Hack: Hamper into Side Table

So, I like to think I keep my house relatively clean. Although I'm sure my mom would disagree since every time she comes over to watch the babe and I come home, she's practically cleaned the house. Which is great. But then I realize that maybe my house isn't as clean as it should be :) I do know my big downfall though. Laundry. Ugh. I hate hate hate laundry. Detest it. I'm one of those people who would rather go and buy new clothes than do laundry. Which of course...then creates that much more laundry.

So, in my attempt to maintain this laundry I went to Ikea and bought a nice little hamper...which was dumb, since I already have like 5 hampers, but whose counting :) As mentioned, this was an attempt. Because it never actually made it into my house. It has sat in the garage for over 5 months now :) I told you...I hate laundry. Anything to do with it. And that also means hampers.

I figured it was about time to put it to use. But didn't care to use it for it's actual use. And it the spirit of repurposing something, I decided to turn this into a cute little side table! Not only did this hamper get repurposed, the top is actually a cabinet door I found at ReStore years and years ago.

So, cabinet door meets hamper equals side table :)

This was a super easy project to do. First, was to take off the bag on the hamper which left just the frame.

 

Next was lining up the hamper frame onto the underside of the door and securing it using half inch pipe straps I found in the plumbing aisle.

One frame piece is a bit shorter than the other, so to make sure the table sat level, I put some felt between the door and the frame on the shorter side. I was able to do this since I used the half inch pipe straps and the frame itself is only about half that size.

Now to make it a little bit prettier. I just unscrewed the straps that kept the frame from folding down on itself. With the pipe straps secured, the frame itself won't move anymore so there's no need for them anyway. Plus they are ugly :)

And that's it! Super cute upcycled table.

 The cost of this was maybe $5. I think I bought the door for about a buck and then the hamper was $4 if I remember correctly.

Now, since it's that time of month again, lets get onto the other projects involved in the "Repurpose Reuse Recycle" Series!

Bigger Than The Three of Us - DIY Bamboo Shades  

 

Lovely Etc. - Hanging globes

All Things G&D:  DIY Boot Socks from Old Sweater Sleeves  

Life as a Thrifter- Quick & Easy Candle Holders

It All Started With Paint: Union Jack Flag Mason Jars 

10 Tips For Decorating A Living Space

1. Color matching. I like to use the same muted tones in different colors or use the same color just in different variations of shades or tints. I try not to use more than 3 accent colors in any room. Keeping your substantial pieces of furniture a neutral color will let you play around more with accent colors. 

2. Unmatch Matching Sets. Having matching sets in a living room or bedroom may make it feel like you’re in a furniture store. Buy furniture from different places, this will give your space a more unique and eclectic look. If you have matching sets, break them apart, maybe use your chest of drawers as a sideboard in the dining room, or move a nightstand into another room.

3. Pricey Fabric. Falling for pricey fabric may just get you off budget, instead of buying yards of it, buy a small amount and use it for accessorizing. Cover a pillow with it or even a lampshade.

4. Lower the Art. Bring wall art down to where it is in line with your eyes. Art is meant to be enjoyed, you shouldn’t have to crank your neck to look at it. Although I have a problem with this since most art in my house seems quite high but it is actually in line with my eyes...I'm just too tall I guess :)

5. Windows. Window treatments can either make or break a room. Think of the windows as the eyes for your room. Don’t your eyes always look a little bit better with some mascara or eyeshadow? Think of the window treatments as the makeup for your window. This will set the stage for the rest of your room.

6. Decorate in odds. Having three pieces in an arrangement is more pleasing to the eye than only having two. The same is true for other odd numbers. When decorating, group items in threes. Or when hanging art, think of using three pieces, but remember, they don't all have to be identical. A mirror and two flanking pictures works just as well together.

7. Repurposing. Have something you want to throw out? Repurpose it into another spot in your house. An old dresser can become a sofa table or a sideboard. Sheets can become window treatments when cut down the middle and sewn. Plant stands are great fit ins for side tables. An old door can became a new headboard. The possibilities are endless.

8. Storage. Decorative storage is a must for all rooms. Use storage baskets or bins for all things small and large. Put under the coffee table as a catch all for magazines and remotes, in the entertainment center to hide DVDs and games, in the entry way to hide shoes, or to organize a pantry or a closet.

9. Molding. Crown molding, decorative molding and high baseboards add dimension to a room and add architectural interest.

10. Bring in Texture and Pattern. The more texture you have in a room, the more authentic and interesting it is. The same goes with pattern. But more is not necessarily better. Strategically use texture and pattern to bring warm and interest to your room. Use it in rugs, accent pillows, throws, curtains, and accessories.

Free "Whip It Good" Kitchen Art Printable

One of my New Year's resolutions this year is to paint my kitchen cabinets. It's weird because I never ever have resolutions. And the one time I decide to pick one, it's something monstrous :) Figures. I hardly ever write about my kitchen. Mainly because I never really have any projects going on in there and the fact that it has stayed looking the same for the past 5 years. Serious. Maybe a spice rack has moved from one corner to the other but that's about it. It was a hard decision to paint my cabinets because they are really really beautiful...just not my taste. I always wished I would have moved into a home that either had white cabinets already :) ...or had dated oak cabinets that I wouldn't feel bad painting. But these cabinets are knotty alder and have some beautiful character....so, that's why it has been so many years of living with something I don't like even though they are nice :)

Anyways. One downfall to the cabinets is that they cast a weird goldish yellow hue all over the kitchen. The kitchen isn't bright like I like. So...until the huge process of the cabinet painting commences, I figured I would try to add a little cheer and brightness to the place. It's not much for now, but more small projects are already in the works. So for now, it's just a cute little printable that I whipped up (no pun intended...but actually kind of funny considering...so I guess pun totally intended :) )

I decided to actually change the stuff up on my counters. I have had this cookbook on the counter for years now and I think I may have baked one recipe in there. And yet there it sits like I use the recipes on it all the time. I figured it was about time to change that up and add a little something else. So, I put these prints in some Ikea frames and called it good!

It adds just a little bit of 'lightness' to the kitchen. Not much...but hey, this kitchen hasn't changed from 5 years so it's actually a dramatic change on my end :)

The large print is a 8x10 and the small is a 4x6. Download them here for your own personal use!

Shop The Look: Living Room Edition

I get emails daily about where I got something in my living room. I like to shop cheap...err...thrifty. And I shop around a lot, so everything I have in there is either cheap, on sale, or a one off from some random store :) But, I decided that I should put a list together for you all that are interested on where I got everything...almost everything...in my living room. And hopefully, you'll be able to find what you were looking for too!...or something similar ;) If I don't have it listed and you want to know where it's from, let me know in the comments!

1: First off, I get questions all the time about my sectional. I got this sectional for about $400 on a Memorial day sale from RC Willey a few years ago. But! Luckily, they still have it :) Not $400, but still a decent price of $699. I love this sectional. It's nice, roomy, plush, comfortable, and easy to clean. The only down fall is that you can't take the cushions out, at least in a sensible way...they have zippers, but you have to detach it somehow from the sectional to get them out. Luckily I haven't had to remove them yet :) Links:
RC Willey Sectional (exact match)
Bobkona Leather sectional on Amazon (similar match)

2: Our ottoman was another RC Willey score. They use to have a Wacky Wednesday's Deals, and this was one of them for $30. I know right?? $30!! So, yeah. Good luck finding an ottoman like this for $30 anywhere :) And I got really lucky that this ottoman matched my sectional and other couch almost perfectly. Here are some ottomans I found that are similar...but not similar in price:
Bonded Leather Ottoman from Amazon (similar)
RC Willey storage ottoman (similar)


3. The rug is from Target. I also found one just like it at Home Fabrics. They were both $99, but somehow I got it for $80 at Target. I'm sure there was a sale or something. I got it a few years ago also so I can't find anything like it anymore. But here are some similar ones...at least similar in color to mine:

Maples Fretwork Area Rug (similar)

Shaw Living Medallion Area Rug - Gray (5'x7') (similar)

4. The chair is another Target find. It was on clearance, and the only one left was the display model, so we got a really good deal...at least that's what my husband says. He got it for me for Mother's day. They still have it on clearance on target.com so go and snatch it up!! (p.s. if you have a Target red card, you get free shipping and 5% off ;) ) Link:
Burk Armless Slipper Chair -Brown/Grey Medallion Upholstered Chair (exact match)

5. The lantern was a one off find from Gordmans. I believe it was $30. Here is similar one on Amazon well, similar in color and that fact that it has a flameless candle...and it's cute :) Here's another one that is almost identical on Amazon, just a little more expensive, but you get two!

6. The throw is from Ikea. It has the best looking texture close up.

7. The curtains are also from Ikea. They are super long, 118 inches which is amazing cuz you usually can't find lengths like that unless you special order them. Plus! These come in a pair...not per panel. Even better :)

8. The lamp was from Target. I got the lamp base on clearance...and I think probably the shade. But here are two similar items.

Threshold Silver Column Large (similar)

Threshold Square Linen Textured Lamp Shade (exact)

9. The faux sheepskin rug is from Ikea for $9.99. I love these rugs. I think I have about 7 or 8 of them strewn about the house. The wash up really well too. Just through them in the washer...so much better than trying to finick with real sheepskin rugs...and a little bit friendlier :) I love having this rug here for the pup to sit down and roast by the fire.

10. The mirrors are ones that I made, they are knock-offs of Ballard Designs Garden District mirrors. They are just made from $5 door mirrors and 1x4s. You can find the tutorial here.

11. The wood holder is also handmade just using scraps I had laying around. You can find the tutorial here.

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”