Foyer Rug Before After
By Allison ~ November 15th, 2009. Filed under: Décor, Makeovers.
I have had “buy a new foyer rug” on my To Do list since moving into our new old home four years ago. The purchase has always been pushed aside by something I considered more important. Boy, was I wrong! The front entrance to our home is used by most of our guests, and you know what they say about first impressions. The before rug (above) was used in our previous home for 15 years. Not only was it a bit tired, but too small for the new foyer. One of my decorating mottos is “recycle, reuse, reinvent.” The 4×6 is now residing in the master bedroom closet, where it will be enjoyed for the next 15 years.
I fell in love with Soumak rugs after purchasing this blue beauty for our great room. Next, the dining room rug was replaced. Our home is open concept so it was important to me to keep the same feel throughout the main living areas. Yes, it’s that vicious cycle everyone talks about!
The dining room rug is by Kalaty, so I searched online to find a compatible foyer rug. To my delight, they make a 4×8 wide Soumak runner – the perfect size for our foyer. I think the new rug is a welcoming change. Even Coco agrees.
Mosaic:
Top, Kalaty S-114 (dining room) and Middle, Loloi LT-02 (guest room)
Bottom (breakfast room) and Right (great room), Unknown – Eighteenth Street Orientals
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November 15th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Love the colors in the rug…very autumnal. I also love the blue rug though.
Susan
November 15th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I adore rugs! They make a room homier. Love your runner. The rug with the light blue is beautiful too!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
I think it makes a huge difference. How lucky to find a match and the size is much more in proportion to the foyer.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Love it..I love rugs, but your right, it can be hard to find something that goes with the others..great job!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
You were very lucky to find a matching rug, it looks great.
Sandy
November 15th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
This looks perfect for the space. What a beautiful foyer your have. Love the double glass doors. Wow!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I like the green in this rug, very pretty! I love your doors too, and of course little Coco!
November 15th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Love the rug and your little fuzzy face is the perfect adornment!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia;)
November 15th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Love your new rug — the old one is quite pretty too. I like the idea of repurposing it in the closet.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:41 am
I love pretty rugs. This one is perfect for your foyer.
Rhonda
November 16th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Love the new rug – The colors are fabulous!
November 16th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Love the new rug, the colors are amazing. I also have to say I love your flooring and your double front doors.
Cece
November 16th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Thanks for all the nice comments – great way to start a week!
Cecelia, the floors are 3 1/4″ #2 grade oak with a Walnut stain (either Special or Dark….to early to recall.) There are three sets of French doors across both the front and back of the house. I love seeing the woods. The sun was bright and shiny the day I took pictures, but I guess it’s better taking them at night. You can’t tell by the photo that we have a deep front veranda that never gets a touch of sunlight directly on it.
November 16th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
What a beautiful entry! The rug is perfect for it, too. Love your double doors!
November 16th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Nice. I love an open plan but it has made it hard to decorate–we have a sunroom, dining type room and kitchen all open to one another. I have some old couches and I am stuck with them—blah blah blah–I know the cycle.
November 16th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Perfect choice Allison.
The new rug is warm and inviting, just like your home,
Great color too.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
It makes a wonderful difference–my favorite colors, too.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
LOVE that green rug!!! I adore area rugs!
November 18th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
How cute is your pup?!!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Rugs are such a challenge for me. We have decided in Vermont it is best to keep the floors bare due to the mud and snow. You did a wonderful job choosing a new rug!
December 14th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I love the change. Right now, I’ve got dirty farm clothes in my foyer–which is an improvement over the boots.
XX 00
December 15th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Glad you stopped by! Think of you often. How are all your farm critters?