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Living Room Solution – Custom Cut Rug

April 26, 2017  Decorating | Uncategorized

Tips on getting custom cut area rugs for your home. If you have an awkwardly shaped or large room in your home, a custom rug is the solution. A sisal rug is durable and stylish and you can choose from lots of colors and patterns and even banding.

Beautiful living room in shades of blue - love the seagrass rug and vintage blue velvet chairs kellyelko.com #sisal #sisalrug #rugs #livingroomdecor #manteldecor #kellyelko

The solution was obvious but I couldn’t see it!

At 27 feet long by 13 feet wide, my living room is huge but the awkward proportions of the long but narrow space have always left me a little stumped when it came to furniture placement.

The rug floating in the center of the room made the space feel so much smaller so when a friend suggested I try a large rug covering the entire space, it was a lightbulb moment.

My furniture was literally crammed onto it making the room feel cramped so I did some research and was thrilled to discover and partner with Sisal Rugs Direct and their amazing selection of natural rugs from jute to sisal to seagrass.

How to Get the Perfect Custom Cut Area Rugs for your Home - the perfect solution for large rooms kellyelko.com #sisal #rugs #decoratingtips #interiordesigntips #livingroomrugs #livingroomdecor #kellyelko

This beast of a room needed a custom rug and I wanted something neutral that could withstand teens, spills and dog slobber while still looking amazing. Seagrass is a workhorse that not only looks incredible but it can take a beating.

I ordered a bunch of samples of jute, sisal and seagrass in lots of patterns and colors from Sisal Rugs Direct and could not be happier with my choice!

This seagrass rug with black cord weaved through and the faux leather banding adds the perfect finishing touch.

Warning: this is not a soft and squishy rug. It’s rough on the feet but I love the look and durability so can overlook that.

Custom Cut Area Rugs - the perfect solution for around a fire place or for larger rooms and I love the neutral seagrass kellyelko.com

Custom cut area rugs are the perfect solution for around a hearth or other oddly sized rooms kellyelko.com

Math was never my strong suit but you know what they say about measuring twice and cutting once so I was extra careful when I measured but even with all of my care, I still somehow managed to get them wrong! Luckily Sisal Rugs Direct noticed my mistake and emailed me so I measured once more and finally got it right.

I left a foot of hardwood showing around the entire room and two feet on the window wall so as not to cover floor vents.

Custom rug dimensions kellyelko.com

I love the way the rug warms up the space and the black running through the rug gives it interest.

Love this living room with lots of texture from the seagrass rug, velvet chairs and metal furniture kellyelko.com

Seagrass Rug with black accents kellyelko.com

Love this seagrass rug with black accents and leather trim kellyelko.com

Sushi gives it four paws up although she would prefer that I keep the room furniture free so she can invite her pals over for a game of chase the tennis ball.

Boston Terrier on a seagrass rug - the perfect rug if you have pets! kellyelko.com

Love the three sets of French doors in this beautiful living room and the neutral seagrass rug with touches of blue kellyelko.com

Standard rug sizes are also available so if you’re looking for a natural area rug, I can’t say enough good things about Sisal Rugs Direct.

I really love the way the rug has entirely transformed my living room and it’s gotten me excited to make some new design choices!

Sources:
Seagrass Rug – Seabass with a faux leather banding in Desert with mitered corners
Blue Velvet Chairs – vintage
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Coffee Table – Crate & Barrel
Copper Side Table, Blue Planter and Glass Buoy – HomeGoods
Seaside Town Art
Pink Pillows

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  1. Cassie Bustamante

    April 26, 2017 at 6:38 am

    how perfect is that!?!? love it- great solution

    Reply
  2. Gina

    April 26, 2017 at 7:02 am

    Love it!! Thanks for posting this…..believe this is exactly what I need.

    Reply
  3. Diane Henkler

    April 26, 2017 at 9:43 am

    It looks great….things are always better when they are a perfect fit.

    Reply
  4. Marlene Stephenson

    April 26, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    Your new rug really adds to your room and i love the black running through it. Looks really nice.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      April 26, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks Marlene – I took quite a long time to decide but I’m glad with my choice!

      Reply
  5. Linda

    April 26, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Curious, how comfortable is it to bare feet? Always a concern as far as my husband is concerned!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      April 26, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Linda – it’s a bit firm but since it’s in a low traffic area, I’m fine with it. Not sure your hubby would feel the same! Check out this article on Sisal Rugs Direct site for more info on the softest natural fiber rugs: https://www.sisalrugs.com/blog/what-is-the-softest-natural-fiber-area-rug/

      Reply
  6. Tammara

    April 26, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Love it!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      April 27, 2017 at 9:11 am

      Thank you Tammara!

      Reply
  7. Clogan

    May 7, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Simple, clean, and all the while, elegant, too! Enjoy!

    Reply
  8. Orsi

    September 22, 2017 at 8:00 am

    Hi Kelly, I have just found you on Pinterest, and your living room is shaped just like mine, and I want a rug just like yours. Did you deal with Sisal Rugs Direct in person or was it only over phone/email? I am hesitant to deal with such a big item without a person in sight….. Also, did you put some pad under the seagrass? From what I am reading some come with latex backing which could deteriorate over time and ruin the hardwood.
    Thanks: Orsi

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 23, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      Hi Orsi – I dealt with them through email. I sent them a drawing of my measurements (they actually caught a mistake I made and emailed me and we made the fix). They will mail you sample swatches of rug and trim. I did that – it really helps narrow down your choices. I did not put a pad under the rug – I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for the heads up!

      Reply
  9. Kim miller

    November 9, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Did you have the rug treated with the protectant?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 13, 2018 at 11:08 am

      No protectant Kim

      Reply
  10. Allie

    June 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Is there any padding underneath… ?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      June 8, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      I don’t have a pad but I think I’m going to buy one for it. The rug itself is not padded

      Reply
  11. williamaustin

    July 17, 2021 at 7:23 am

    It looks amazing. If they fit neatly, things are always better.

    Reply
  12. Kiki

    May 23, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    Measuring, measuring, measuring, and planning to order. now that you’ve had to for a while…how has it held up for you?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 24, 2022 at 11:50 am

      My rug looks as good as new Kiki!

      Reply
  13. Heather

    March 22, 2023 at 1:04 pm

    Hi there! This looks fantastic! I’m wondering if you know how much wood is exposed around the fireplace cutout? It appears to be 2”? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      March 22, 2023 at 5:36 pm

      Yes, it’s 2 inches Heather!

      Reply
      • Brad

        March 24, 2023 at 11:58 pm

        Building on Heather’s question…is 2 inches standard? It looks great. We are considering 2 inches for ours or 5 inches, which would expose more detail in the wood around the fireplace. Any help is very appreciated.

        Thanks,
        Brad

        Reply

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