Today is a pretty monumental day here at Casa Marcum. It is the day where we finally get to (and have to–because our deadline is Friday morning) buy all of the furniture, bedding, art and accessories to make our guest bedroom and office more than just an empty room. The swell people at True Value gave us a hefty chunk of change to spend at their store getting the room to where it is now and then gave us an additional $500 to spend in the form of an American Express gift card. $500 isn’t a whole lot when trying to outfit an entire room, but I like a challenge. I have been scouring the online classifieds and found an amazing bedframe from Pier 1 circa 2006 for $75 and we scored a free mattress as well.
Our good friends at Rugs USA also came through and provided us with an area rug to soften things up (stained concrete floors aren’t exactly cozy). 100% wool. Dark charcoal. Modern and graphic. It took me a full 48 hours (Chris was about to lose it with how much I changed my mind) to decide on this baby:
And now I am just holding my breath, hoping it arrives on time. We still need a desk and chairs and I am dreaming of a leaning floor mirror with a colorful ottoman cozied up together. Punchy, bold curtains and neutral bedding with fabulous pillows. All for around $400? Probably not. Most likely this room will take time to evolve just like every other room in our home, but it is exciting to finally get some furniture in there.
Is it weird that I am nervous to go shopping? I have butterflies.
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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I love that one! It was all sold out. And the one I really REALLY wanted, Chris wasn’t too keen on–so this one ended up winning. In the end I think it was for the best. Here was my top choice:
http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/clearancerugs/rugs-usa-moderne-ikat/multi/200ROIC010A-508.html
Ugh, her top choice of rug is WAY too Jackson Hole for my taste.
Love the rug you chose (and your original choice!)!
I feel your anxiety. It would still be fun to get to shop with someone else’s money. And I like your top choice of rug. :)
I love the rug. I just purchased one from rugs usa (thanks to the advertising you did for them:) and I debated for weeks between the one you got and this one
http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/clearancerugs/rugs-usa-moroccan-trellis/charcoal/200HJHK03A-36056.html
In the end I wanted the lighter color. Can’t wait to see your new room!
That rug…swooooon!