DIY Painted Chevron Rug

I love to pour over all of the gorgeous catalogs from 

Ballard Designs, One Kings Lane, and Pottery Barn, 

for decorating ideas and inspiration.  

But, the price tag that goes with all of the drool-worthy 

pretties is usually more than I would want to pay. 

 I am fairly thrifty but will splurge 

on a classic item that is high quality.  

I know I am not alone when I say that my style 

and tastes have changed and continue to over time.

  Do you see that yours has changed and continues to?

Do you often look back and

wonder if you will every be "done" decorating?

 I don't think I would ever want to be done.  My home

is my refuge and nest.  And my hobby, passion, 

and place I am most happy. Working on it 

brings me so much joy.

I  found the rug below on One Kings Lane site recently, 

and while my version is not "exactly" the same, I am enjoying it. 

 I wanted to make another one of my thrifty 

Dollar Tree doormats for my back porch.  

I couldn't decide if I wanted to stencil a brocade design, 

or use large stripes.  So the mat sat in my 

craft room for months.  

Then I found this irregular chevron pattern 

and I really liked the color combination. 

Source

 I gathered up some pouncer brushes, masking tape, 

a few different colors of acrylic paint and taped out my design.

I have not had an issue with my paint fading on the last

rug I painted, as acrylic paint is very hard to remove once 

it sets from just about any porous surface.

I used about three layers 

of paint on each section.  And let it dry overnight before I 

removed the tape.  Once I did I was really pleased with the

complimentary contrast between the mustard and greys.  I used 

less white than the "original" rug, but since this would be 

going by my back door, and we are in the rainy Pacific Northwest

I used more gray and mustard to hide dirt. 

And mud, cookie crumbs, crayon marks...

 

These clean up easily with a good sweeping, 

and the kids liked it too.  

I have quite a few pictures with hands, toes, 

and faces photo-bombing my photography efforts.  

But I know I have their approval when they begin 

standing on, jumping on,

and taking ownership of something I make.  

So, it's toddler approved as well, 

which makes it perfect for my house!

 See you tonight for the Pretty Thing Link Party! 

The party begins every Monday at 5pm PST. 

 I cannot wait to see what you have been working on!!

xo-Tanya 

 

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