Friday

Playroom Phase 1 & a Rug Review

*Rugs USA provided me with a rug to review.  All opinions are 100% mine.

Our playroom is the first room you see when you walk in our front door.  I have a long term general plan for the space, but it involves a stencil and I think I'm just procrastinating.  For now though, I need to have it look somewhat pulled together.  So, I've done a "phase 1" makeover using things I already had to keep it looking nice until I can get to the end result that I'm really looking for.  

Every room needs a great rug.  This room has wood floors, so a rug was especially important.  The Velvet Trellis Light Grey Rug in a 7'7 x 10 ended up being a great fit.  I like to use rugs with a neutral geometric pattern when I can, because it creates interest without committing you to a color.  And geometrics are great because they go with pretty much any other pattern.


It is a thinner rug, so I think it would work best on hard surface floors and with a rug pad.  But then again I think rug pads are a good idea all the time.



You may have noticed I switched out the light too.  I have made a few birdcage lights before (here and here) and I just couldn't resist making one for this room.  They are so easy to make (you can find the DIY here), they are inexpensive, and little ones love them.  


I also felt like the space above the TV looked really empty before and the large scale of this light really helps fill up the space visually.  


I added a little more color with some floral fabric I found at Hobby Lobby.  I just recovered some existing pillows to freshen them up a bit.  



After I posted about the gallery wall prints I found at Hobby Lobby, a few of you mentioned you found them on Amazon.  I was so glad to hear that since I know a lot of people don't have a Hobby Lobby close by.  


And lastly, our last home is being featured over at Southern Hospitality today!  I feel so honored and would love for you to head over and check it out!  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Easter!

14 comments:

Dwellings by DeVore said...

what a beautiful playroom! love the rug and love all of the art and light! beautiful space, bethany! i want to come play!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

So pretty, Bethany! I could never have the playroom first thing inside the door - I am SO bad about keeping on top of tidying it!! Or maybe that would motivate me to keep it clean :)

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Perfect!!!!! In love with your birdcage light! I need one for my nursery! Have a wonderful Easter with your family Bethany!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

I too have a playroom that is the first thing you see when you walk in my home. I love how your playroom doesn't scream "kid space" but is still colorful and fun for your littles! The birdcage love light makes the space! Robin @ www.designbyrobinsnest.blogspot.com

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Just found your blog from Southern Hospitality and loved the feature....your striped nursery ceiling is beautiful as are many other aspects of your home. Can't wait to read the rest of your blog. Thanks from Raleigh~just up the road from your home!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

It looks finished to me but I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Man, the space looks way more than just pulled together to me! It's wonderful!


And congrats on the feature...MUCH deserved!!! :)

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Thanks so much Gabbi!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Thanks Beth!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Oh thank you so much! I've been to Raleigh a few times, not far from us at all!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Thank you Robin! The birdcage light is my favorite (and my daughter's) favorite part too!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Thanks Vel! You definitely need one, they are so easy to make! Hope you had a wonderful Easter too!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Thanks Jennifer! I think having it right there definitely helps motivate me to keep it clean!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Thanks so much Cassie! Come over any time! :)

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