This most recent collection of our Rugs USA collaboration was especially exciting to us. We, of course, LOVE the rugs in the first drop, but the colors and bigger variety of this one really felt that it was going to be able to work in even more homes, working with a wider range of styles. I mean we have greens, creams, mauves, purples, oh my! And as something who really isn’t a purple person, I would happily put this in a home I was designing. Every color is so good. You have to see all of them if you haven’t already! Colorful yet versatile collection if we do say so ourselves:) So I thought it would be a fun exercise to show the style range of our collection by taking old EHD-designed rooms and pairing them with a new EHD x Rugs USA! A little mix-and-match if you will. I do want to be clear that the rugs already in these rooms are perfect. I’m not implying that anything should change. This is just a fun little exercise to hopefully help you envision the possibility of one of our rugs in your home if you are in the market…especially since they are on a really good sale at the moment:) Ok, let’s play.
It’s hard to forget the absolute joy and playfulness of Caitlin’s living room. What I think she captured so perfectly was the balance of calm AND excitement at the same time! She is a libra after all so balance is in her bones:) The original rug she chose was a stunner with such a great pattern and tone to create visual texture without overwhelming the eye. I wanted to keep that same vibe but with a slightly different pattern:)
I chose THE CAITLIN!! I was the one who first named this particular rug (then checked for Caitlin’s approval) because it felt like it was such a great fit for her home and her namesake. It’s bold but not too in your face and it can get along with nearly any style, much like how Caitlin effortlessly endears herself to anyone she meets because she’s the best:)
Next up is our dear Sara’s completely inviting primary bedroom. Again, the rug she has is so beautiful and should live in this room forever but for the sake of my little exercise, I made a slightly different style choice…
It had to be The Starke in Rust. It’s a modern rug that would offer a fun geometric contrast to all the wonderful florals in the room. But I wanted to keep the warmth that’s in Sara’s existing rug, so I went with the rust color. Still cozy but a little bolder in color and pattern.
This is another perfect room that wonderful Key designed. If you haven’t seen this before and after GO NOW!! However, while Key nails the “Understated Organic Coastal Maximalist Cottage” and this rug is so special and made for this room, I thought I would throw a big curve ball into the mix with one of my favorite graphic rugs…
The Merrick! Fun Fact…internally, we call it “The Reserve Merrick” since in the first collection “the color” was where the cream currently is. Anyway, that grayish teal is SO so pretty in person (did you see it in Kaitlin’s living room???), and given the color palette of Key’s office, I think it would also be a fun fit in there too. It would give the space a totally different vibe which is what I love about design – one decor piece can give a room a whole new life! This room, of course, doesn’t need it because the life it has is very very good:)
From the East Coast with Key back to the West Coast in Portland. The OG Portland Project was such an incredible home and styled to perfection…but let’s see what rugs could also work…
For this one I really couldn’t decide so there are two options:) The Harvey is such an awesome graphic pattern that Em already used in the river house mudroom. I love the idea of throwing that kind of pattern in the middle of this room. But here’s the thing. It’s 100% polyester so it’s great for high foot traffic (and perfect for a pass-through room) and good for pets. However, it’s not super plush since it’s a flatweave so if that’s what you’d prefer let me direct you to the other option I was thinking of…
The Southwest in Green was the other natural choice for me. It clearly speaks directly to the kitchen cabinets (and trees outside). Plus, it has that wonderful stripe pattern texture that keeps it from being too one-note. Oh, and of course it feels really nice underfoot. Which one would you choose!?
Now Emily already has our original Merrick in Black in her primary bedroom. It’s neutral but graphic and is the perfect pattern scale contrast to the bed fabric and bolster pillow. So why not mess with perfection with a whole new EHD x Rugs USA rug, huh? 😉
I decided to go a little wild and choose The Mallory in Mauve (which isn’t really crazy at all because we LOVE a good mauve). It’s a beautiful mid-tone that would add depth but not overpower the whole room. Plus, there is some mauve in the bed fabric and also that great throw would just tie the whole now mauve-forward room together. I kinda really want to see it in there for real…Emily??
Ryann’s beautiful apartment became an instant EHD favorite! It’s warm, moody, and eclectic. I love this vintage rug and what it does to the space. But let’s say, Ryann hypothetically wanted to switch things up…
I would go for The Southwest in Charcoal! This is a special shapeshifting charcoal color though. It almost has a deep deep green tone that is SO pretty and why I think it would be great in this space. Ryann already has those beautiful green/blue painted walls and this rug would pick up those green tones, add to the coziness, and bring in another layer of texture.
Another perfectly moody, cozy room that I want to hang out in so bad. I love all the textures in Kaitlin’s basement/office and as with every room I’ve spoken about, I don’t think it needs a single change. However, for a fun switch up shall we see what kind of patterned rug might be a fun addition?
It’s The Annie for me! I adore this pattern and these colors and think they are a PERFECT match for the other brown/warm tones in the room. It would completely change the feel of the room and I think it would be a pretty fun change…only if she wanted:)
I mean I had to choose my old apartment for this exercise, right?! For the record, I love the rug I chose originally so much. It was perfect and that rug is still with me (currently in storage)! But naturally, I had to see which of the rugs from the collection I was a part of putting together would have looked great too. One might even be the one I’ve chosen for my bedroom…
I first wanted to try a color and knew it had to be The Elliot in Rust. This rug also echos the check design of the original rug which I love! The rust would have really picked up the warm tones of the pillows on the sofa (which you can’t see, sorry!) and in the art. But I know myself and in my home, I almost always lean more light/neutral.
Which is why I think The Starke in Beige would have been my actual pick! It’s still graphic and warm, but keeps the room feeling really airy which is what I wanted AND what I want in my current bedroom! This beauty is en route to my apartment and I can’t wait to see it in there. Stay tuned;)
Well, that’s it for today, and like I said at the start, if you are looking for a rug I hope this helped you decide what might work best in your home. Don’t forget they are on a great sale right now! Do you have a favorite? Let’s chat.
Love you, mean it.
Opening Image Credits: Left Photo – Photo by Kaitlin Green, From: River House Primary Bedroom | Middle Photo – Styled by Getteline Rene, Photo by Mark Weinberg, From: Our Second Rugs USA Line Drop | Right Photo – Photo by Kaitlin Green, From: Kaitlin’s Living Room Reveal
Do you know if they’re going to restock anything before the sale is over? I was going to buy the 8×10 Starke in hunter green and it sold out while I had it in my cart (tragedy!).
I must admit, I prefer the rugs in the first collection… but these pairings are all spot on! And always a fun exercise to see how changing one element can change a room.
What a fun post, and great picks. Such a difference a rug makes. Thanks, Jess!
The Annie in Kaitlin’s basement would look amazing!! (It’s already a stunning room, but wow, what a pair.)
Jess, it’s always special to see your “Love you, mean it” sign-off knowing it came from Les.
Love the versatility and how each rug transforms a space while keeping it timeless. Stunning collection!
OMG!! I LOVE the new choices!! The rooms felt a little dated until you added the perfect rugs! You’re really good at this!! I have gotten a new appreciation for this rug line. Thanks!
I think Emily needs a new rug in her bedroom… I agree with you! It would definitely tie in the mauve she already has in there.
Fun updates! I’m eying the Harvey for our house…
Enjoyed seeing these options, even though as far as I can tell the rugs can’t be ordered from Australia. I love a bright airy vibe with lots of pattern and colour, but oddly enough go super plain on the floor, but comfort is also v v important as I like to sit on the floor so a thick, even pile is also critical.
Soooo, in order to take advantage of the SAVE30 holiday deal on RUGSUSA I had decided to gift myself The Mallory in so called ‘dark brown’ (the fact that everyone says it’s actually PURPLE fulfills my need to be ever-so-slightly rebellious ; ) but by the time I realized I was going to need the 9×12 (in the room this would essentially mimic wall-to-wall carpeting which feels super luxurious somehow..?), it was out of stock. Oddly, I have a certain level of satisfaction having solved the final variable in the design puzzle of my bedroom even though I’ll have to delay the serotonin bump of knowing something FULL of possibility is in the mail & heading my way.
Wonderful post Jess -I feel as though we just looked thru a favorite photo album of old family & friends not often thought of, but always warmly remembered. A lovely way to start the day and/or a holiday. Take care everyone.