Saturday, August 01, 2009

Malott Interiors

Except for the kitchen and dinette, my entire home has hardwood floors, though about 60% is covered by carpeting. When I moved in 7 years ago, the dining room and living room floors were covered with white carpeting which I hated, and was determined to remove. Almost 7 years later, last Saturday, I finally took up the carpeting in my dining room.

I am so pleased with the way the floor looks, I'm going to take up the carpeting in the living room , too... As soon as I feel better.


So I had a great new floor in my dining room and it hadn't cost me a cent... Until Sunday, the next day, when I started wondering what kind of rug might look nice. I have Attic Heirloom Furniture from Broyhill, and I wanted the room to look like something from the 18th century.

I remembered my Aunt Frances and her braided rugs, and found one from L.L.Bean. It was about 150 dollars more than the ones at Pennys and other places, but it was exactly what I thought I wanted. So I pulled the trigger. It arrived 5 days later (yesterday) by UPS, and... I think I like it... Though it's a little brighter than I thought.

If you leave a comment, please be kind.

12 comments:

janice said...

I like it!


My grandma used to have those big braided rugs and they always make me feel at home when I see them.

Very nice, Chirs!

Malott said...

Thanks Janice! I think it looks homey, too.

Bekah said...

Oh I really like that! And WOW those hardwoods are in great shape!! :) I have original hardwoods in my house too and I love it that I'm able to be so hip without paying for it! LOL.

Good choice on the rug!

Malott said...

Thanks, Miss B.

Christina said...

Everything looks nice. The rug definitely makes a good difference...well done!

Malott said...

Thanks, C!

SkyePuppy said...

What everybody else said. Beautiful floor, but even better with the rug.

Malott said...

SP,

I was nervously awaiting your response... You are a dangerously honest woman.

Grammy said...

Hi Everyone - I've been out of touch for about 10 days babysitting for 4 young grandchildren while may son and his wife went on a mission trip. We all lived to tell about it, but the high point was when I fell head-first down the stairs. Hardwood flooring is great, but thankfully, they were carpeted and I had a huge armload of laundry which acted as an airbag. Love the flooring Chris...can I have it? Sorry you've been sick and I hope you're better by now.

Malott said...

Grammy,

Surely you had some bumps and bruises?

I know you were nervous about keeping the kids... I guess we don't get the Grace until we need it.

I'm glad you survived!

Tsofah said...

Love the look, Malott!

Trusting that you are feeling better?

Malott said...

Thanks Tsofah...

Feel better, but still coughing my head off.