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Bringing Color into the Playroom with a New Rug

August 29, 2016 by Cassie 23 Comments

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Follow my blog with BloglovinIf you’ve been following me for a while, you might remember two years ago when I revamped our playroom.  I loved it, but we’ve since had a couple of incidents which left it in a less than desirable state.  Less than a year after it was finished, we had plumbin issues with our kitchen drain, which lead to flooding in the playroom.  We had to have it recarpeted, new drywall hung, and it got repainted.  We put it back together as best we could and then 4 months later, the same exact thing happened.  On Christmas morning, of all times.  I walked into the playroom to get something and felt the mushing of water between my toes in the carpeting…. I knew what it meant.  So once again, everything was ripped out and apart and all redone.  And this last time I looked at it once it was put back together, and it all felt so very black and white and blah.  To be honest, it was black and white and blah.  This space is for the kids, so why would I remove all color for them???  Why???  I can’t answer as to what I was thinking, but I’ve come around and realized the error of my ways.  I’ve decided it’s time to add color into that space and breathe new life into it.  I’ve started bringing color into the playroom with a new rug from Plush Rugs.Modern-Playroom-Black-White-Colorful

How amazing is this rug?  When I was searching my criteria were as follows:

  • Work with our charcoal sectional (By West Elm.  Similar here.)
  • Shag style as Sawyer and friends use this area for video games which is why there’s no coffee table.
  • Work layered over gray carpeting.
  • Available in 8×10

When it came down to it Plush Rugs had several options that met my criteria, but I ended up choosing the Margaretta Shaggy which had an array of bright and bold colors.Affordable-Colorful-Moroccan-Style-RugThis rug really will allow me to bring in any color I wish.  And I don’t even know what I will ever do with that ceiling, so just pretend you don’t see it… it’s the weirdest thing.Eclectic-Modern-Kids-Playroom

Colorful-Rug-Eclectic-PlayroomThe kids have had this rug in place now for a couple of months and absolutely love how comfortable it is and how nice it feels under their feet.  As you can see, there’s plenty of room for them to sprawl out and play.  I often find them with pillows propped up against the bottom of the sofa, laying on the floor and leaning back on the pillows.Plush-Rugs-Moroccan-Rug-Perfect-For-Playroom

Those two lights above the sofa are the only source of natural light in this space, so having a nice bright rug like this truly opens up the room.Eclectic-Playroom-Black-White-Gallery-WallI am excited about making more changes to the playroom and bring in more color in the form of pillows, and possibly some art, but that gallery wall will remain. I still love those animal prints as well as the printables I created with special quotes.Plush-Rugs-Moroccan-Style-Colorful-Rug-PlayroomI also think I may change the space behind the TV somewhat though not sure how yet.  I love that the black blends that TV right in, but it also sort of sucks light out of the room.  Any ideas out there?Modern-Credenza-TV-Gaming-Console-PlayroomThe kids are also thrilled about more vibrant color coming into their play space!  At the rate I have been moving lately, I should have this room brightened up and ready for them as soon as they are packed up for college. 😉

The Margarette Shaggy rug from Plush Rugs has given me a great jumping off point, so now it’s just up to me to jump!

*Thank you to Plush Rugs for providing me with this rug.  I was not otherwise compensated and all photos and opinions are mine.

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  1. [email protected] says

    August 29, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Oh it is so so gorgeous! It totally takes the room to the next level. I couldn’t love it more.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      thank you, julia! i love it, too and agree. it makes such a difference!

      Reply
  2. Emy says

    August 29, 2016 at 8:15 am

    That’s a great rug! It looks so comfy. And so many great colors to pull from it.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      thank you, emy!

      Reply
  3. Erin says

    August 29, 2016 at 8:46 am

    i love the rug! it works so well for brightening the space. I wouldn’t worry too much about the black wall, i really like it! if anything just use light to brighten up the space. add artwork, etc!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      thank you so much, erin! i appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    August 29, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Such a fun rug! Can’t wait to see what else you do in here 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      me neither… since i have no idea.

      Reply
  5. Kelly Elko says

    August 29, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    It makes the room! Can I come over and play video games?!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      sawyer would LOVE to have you!

      Reply
  6. Megan says

    August 29, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    Love the rug. It looks fantastic.

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    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      thank you, megan!

      Reply
  7. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    First of, the new site is AMAZING!!! Congratulations on it! Second, that is one cool rug! Love the pattern and how the color is mixed in it. You may not be impressed with your speed in working on this space, but given it has flooded on you twice, I think you’re rockin it.

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    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      we are still working out some glitches…. but it’s getting there! thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. April Hoff says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    Such a fun rug! It looks perfect and cozy for a playroom! I am loving the new look and name of the blog! Congrats on the switch! Everything looks fantastic and feels very “you”! xo

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    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      thank you so much, april! i am truly happy about it!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    August 29, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Gorgeous rug! I love that the design allows you to use any color for other room accents. Just love it!!!!

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    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      thank you, stephanie!

      Reply
  10. Summer says

    August 30, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    The rug is gorgeous! and I love that playroom too ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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    • Cassie says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      thank you so much, summer!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    August 31, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    It totally brightens up the space and makes it feel so cozy!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      September 1, 2016 at 11:40 am

      thank you! i pretty much love it!

      Reply

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