Let's Cut a Rug!

Well, maybe not. I'm not so sure you want to see my dancing skills...or rather, lack thereof. I sort of look like I'm trying to swat at a bee. I'm spastic and really uncoordinated...looks more like I'm attacking something.

Picture it. Then laugh.

Its OK. I'll laugh with you.

Want to know how I figured out that I can't dance?

I took Dance 101 in college. 

Yea. 

Bad i.d.e.a. 

Anyways, let's talk about rugs. Carpets. The things that cushion our feet. A decorative element in a room. Le tapis. 

Oddly enough I am really excited about the rugs that we have purchased for the house. You know, 'cause I'm in to things like rugs. 

Back story: Our entire house was covered in what we thought were area rugs. But, they were actually carpet pieces that had been tacked to the floor. So, we ripped all of those up, only to expose the sub floor. Thankfully, the sub floor resembles a hardwood floor, so they will be staying for now. 

Then we decided that we needed to purchase something to cover warm up the spaces a bit. Enter the idea of area rugs stage left. So, I went online to my favorite place to get big, inexpensive area rugs: rugsusa.com  Having purchased a few area rugs from them, about a year ago, for our current abode, I knew what the quality was like. I was skeptical at first, but the rugs have worn really well with two energetic dogs in our apartment. So I naturally turned to them for something to adorn our new home's floors.

I decided to get two of them. One for our bedroom and one for the living room. The ones that I already own will go in the guest bedroom, sun porch, and dining room. So I think we are covered :) Why don't we start with the bedroom? You already saw a glimpse of the rug in this post, but why don't we slide on in for a closer look.  

She is a beautiful 8'x11' rug that only cost me about $400!! For those of you who may not know, a rug this size should really cost about $1500. I am very impressed with this rug. Its 100% wool and very thick. I contemplated purchasing a pad to go under it, but I'm glad I didn't because this thing is so cushy without it! She is a bit more traditional than I usually go for, but I have a plan...you will just have to wait to see what it is. ;)

The second rug we purchased was one for our living room. Here he is...he is quite modern compared to his master bedroom counter part who rocks the traditional vibe very well. 

He is a little more silky than the other one and definitely not as thick. But, still a beautiful rug. Measuring 7'10"x11' 2" he only cost about $350!! So, in total we spent approximately $750 on the two rugs. Plus, to sweeten the deal, there was no tax and shipping was free!! Now, that is what I call a bargain. 

If you decide to purchase from them, I have a bit of advice for you: make sure you read the descriptions thoroughly. I didn't read closely the first time I purchased from them and bought an outdoor rug for our living room. It actually worked out great though, because we really didn't need an area rug for our living room and now I have a great rug for our sun porch in the new house! 

So, what are your favorite places to find a bargain? Have you ever taken a dance class? I would love to know I'm not alone in the unable-to-dance category!