Mini Makeover Idea : Change Out Your Rug!

Chris from Style North (you remember their great lamp makeover right?) decided to change things up at home. Out went the orange Flokati rug (that we couldn't get enough of in the Fall Colors Contest) and in came something fresh and clean....

Want to see how it turned out?

The best part of this transformation is that it only cost $10... at the laundromat. He already owned the cream rug but it needed a cleaning. To the laundromat it went and now it is in place and opens this living area right up. Although we are die hard fans of the color orange, we do love the fresh Spring change to the lighter hue. It's an easy way to make a big impact for little cost. Try checking carpet remenant stores for inexpensive finds and as always... Craigslist.

Make sure to check out the full post on taking their floors from orange to creamsicle over at Style North!

Thanks Chris!

(Photos via Style North)

Comments (13)

I like the white...
...but the orange was perfectly Barbarella!

posted by bepsf on March 27th 2009 at 7:07pm
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whoa...

posted by LittleMissAsh on March 27th 2009 at 7:13pm
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I love the blue lamps and I have been looking for lamps in this exact shade of blue for my nursery. Where did you get them?

posted by manue on March 27th 2009 at 7:22pm
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Wow, I didn't realize you could wash a flokati in a machine...good to know!

posted by robinette on March 27th 2009 at 7:28pm
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Hey, who went and skinned Gossamer?

posted by Seaside on March 27th 2009 at 7:35pm
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I can really like the white.....because it is spring. In the fall I would have the orange rug back in. I really like to change with the seasons.

posted by Cally on March 27th 2009 at 8:22pm
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I love the color orange, but I think I prefer the white rug.

posted by suzy8track on March 27th 2009 at 9:16pm
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manue... PBteen.com has lamps that quite look like those... Check them out!
I prefer the white rug, look more fresh and clean.

posted by gallegosdiaz on March 27th 2009 at 10:16pm
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I am a huge Style North fan, HUGE. And I am so glad you chose to go with the white rug.

posted by jendavid99 on March 27th 2009 at 11:11pm
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Hate the rug love the dog.

posted by hrhprincessfiona on March 28th 2009 at 4:59am
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Wow, thanks for the props, Sarahrae. Much appreciated!

posted by ChrisToronto on March 28th 2009 at 7:13am
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i truly wish i could pull this off....i like the idea. but its not very pet friendly.

my dogs see this and assume its fair game to pee/destory/hump/wipe butt on.

but those blue lamps!!! to die for!

posted by bellaknollie on March 28th 2009 at 8:55am
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I have seen those lamps went through my bookmarks can't find them.
A suggestion go to this blog-http://www.houseofturquoise.com/

See section Everything Turquoise, go to lighting section you might find these or something similar. Someone here turned me on to this blog and I have been infatuated ever since, especially because I like blue.

I think the orange rug was a good choice if it were black you would not be able to find that dog, seriously I like both of those..wish I could.

bellaknollie - that made me laugh..that is why I search for the right indoor outdoor rug that does not look like stiff plastic and you can hose down. My dog is actually very good, its my back patio that gets dirty and he brings that in.

posted by LoriSF on March 28th 2009 at 12:36pm
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