• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Partner
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Southern Hospitality

Adventures in Decorating, Thrifting, Cooking, Fashion & Gardening

  • My Home
  • Categories
    • A+ Blogs
    • My Blog Story
    • Decorating
    • DIY/How-To
    • Family
    • Gardening
    • In the Kitchen
    • My Home Tours
    • Thrifting
    • Travel
  • DIY Gallery
  • Fashion
  • Feature Friday
  • Shop My Home
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Guest Room Refresh: A Colorful New Rug

November 6, 2022 By Rhoda 63 Comments

5 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

You may remember that a couple of months ago I shared a change in rugs in my living room and mentioned that I had made changes in the guest room, which necessitated changes in the living room. So today, I’m sharing the guest room updates and the changes in there. I’m finally able to share the new rug I got.

I’m fortunate to get to work with brands and this was a fun one this summer, when Ruggables reached out to me for a campaign on a new rug collection from Iris Apfel, the iconic designer you’ve probably seen over the decades. She has a bold style and they spotted my guest room and thought it would be a good place to show off Birds of a Feather rug, a new rug from Iris Apfel. They told me about the rug, but I had no idea what it looked like until it arrived at my house and I unboxed it. This was a sponsored collaboration, but they didn’t ask me to write a blog post or anything, they are advertising it on my Facebook and Instagram pages so I don’t have to do anything else for them, but of course I wanted to share all this with y’all!

It’s the rug I never even knew I needed!

It’s a very colorful rug and at first, I wasn’t totally sure about it, but as soon as we got it in place, I really loved it and so did Mark. So the striped Dash and Albert rug went to the living room (and I’m liking it there) and this one will stay here. They were right, it’s a wonderful complement to my guest room motif.

You should have seen Mark and me getting the rug pad and this rug in place under the bed without unloading the mattress. He picked up the bed (and it’s heavy!) as I scooted and moved the rug pad and then the rug in place. We were sweating bullets by this time since this was back in the summer when it came in. It was quite the feat to get it under that bed, but we did it! And it’s straight!

It does look fabulous with the bamboo bed and antiques in here and I love all the color.

I had never tried a Ruggable rug before, but I have to say, it’s a great concept. It has a nice thick rug pad with a velcro type adhesion and the rug stays in place very well. Then you can remove the rug and wash it in the washing machine which is a big plus. I doubt I’ll wash this one since it won’t get much wear.

The colors are so vibrant and pretty so I styled the bed with all of the pink toned pillows I have on the upstairs daybed.

Daisy kept running in there on the rug, she liked it and loves to be in the middle of everything. The more I stared at it, the more I liked it. Mark really bragged on it too, so it’s definitely staying.

It’s a beautiful addition to the guest room, don’t you think?

The pink pillows are fun too, but I’m keeping the green in there for long term.

They really bring out the pink in the rug.

Here’s the whole Birds of a Feather rug, it’s really sort of a shame that a big part of the rug is hidden underneath the bed, but I can see those gorgeous parrots. The flamingos and toucans are hidden sadly. The rug is so fun though!

Check out all their rugs if you like the idea of washing your rugs and having a rug pad built in.

I’m very happy to add it to our guest room for a fun surprise.

And Daisy agrees 100% too! What do you think? Fun rug and a fun addition?!

If you’ve never tried a Ruggable rug, I am impressed with this one and they sent me another smaller rug for the kitchen so I’ll share that with you too. This is called Camelia Midnight and I love it! That one will be nice to wash since it gets a lot of wear in the kitchen. It blends in so well with all my other rugs too.

Related


Don't Miss a Post, join my list!

Filed Under: Decorating Ideas, House Renovation 63 Comments

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lou Clifton says

    November 6, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    I love the designs of both the rugs you have, I am hoping as time passes they will be in my budget, but until then, I will enjoy your post.

    Reply
  2. Sandra White says

    November 6, 2022 at 12:52 pm

    Wow! I thought your room was pretty before but now it is amazing. I love this!

    Reply
  3. Sandy says

    November 6, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    WOW! That rug is perfect for your room, I especially like it with the green pillows. So fun.

    Reply
  4. Diane Moore says

    November 6, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    Rhoda, I love it! They surely picked the right rugs for both spots in your beautiful home.
    The rug in the guest room really brought it to the next level. It looks fabulous!!

    Reply
    • Rhoda says

      November 6, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you, Diane, I agree it really does belong there. I chose the one for my kitchen as a bonus and love it.

    • Su says

      November 7, 2022 at 11:21 am

      HI!
      The guest room was finish so nicely before you added the
      latest rug in there. Way too much
      over load with all the other different patterns.
      Isn’t a guest room supposed to be
      relaxing to for your guests to enjoy?

    • Rhoda says

      November 7, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      HI Su, yes and I believe it is. More of you definitely love it than do not.

  5. Brenda says

    November 6, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    what a wonderful comment this company payed you.well deserved as well. poor Daisy looks a bit lost among those big birds though.the kitchen one would love living in my home as well. definitely checking the company out. thanks

    Reply
  6. Gayle Olson says

    November 6, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    I love this Rug! Best with no
    Pink pillows, the greens are stunning🥰

    Reply
  7. Judy says

    November 6, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    A little busy for my taste but beautiful rug. I would probably have to have solid colored drapes to tone down the room some but that’s just me.

    Reply
  8. Debbie in TX says

    November 6, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    Yes!! I never would have thought to use a rug like that, but it really looks wonderful! It goes marvelously with the furniture and colors in the bedroom, even the door paint! I especially love the one in your kitchen — nice floral pattern and good overall size.
    And how adorable is your precious Daisy?????
    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhoda says

      November 7, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Thank you Debbie, it’s fun to get Daisy in the pics!

  9. Toni says

    November 6, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    What an amazing rug….I love it. It grounds the room and ties all the colors together so we’ll. Love the green pillow on the bed too. Great choice! What a happy room!

    Reply
  10. anita says

    November 7, 2022 at 11:04 am

    love the rug and all the colors

    Reply
  11. Janet says

    November 7, 2022 at 11:49 am

    Love it. I think it’s a very sophisticated look. A trained eye like you have can see the big picture. I think it’s you, fabulous, and the professionals who chose your room to showcase their beautiful rug think so, too! A conversation piece like this is what takes something from decorated to curated.

    Reply
    • Rhoda says

      November 7, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you, Janet, I appreciate that fine comment!

  12. LuxuryOption says

    November 7, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    Wow. This changes the look of the room. Stunning !!

    Reply
  13. Julie S. says

    November 7, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    I think it looks amazing! Do you have sources for the green throw and the solid pink pillows?
    Side note: Isn’t it great that there are many, many, many, many….. bloggers to choose from so people don’t have to read and comment on blogs that don’t match their taste?! 😉

    Reply
    • Rhoda says

      November 7, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      HI, Julie, thank you! the green pillows are from Etsy over 5 years ago. Look up green malachite for similar. The pink pillows I found at Homegoods.

  14. Muriel says

    November 7, 2022 at 2:29 pm

    Love the rug, so vibrant and fresh! Who wouldn’t want to stay in that room!

    Reply
  15. Jane says

    November 7, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    Don’t you love it when the stars align like this? Beautiful rug, beautiful room.

    Reply
  16. Janet says

    November 8, 2022 at 8:21 am

    Gorgeous Rhoda! I think this bold rug definitely grounds as well as sets up the other bold patterns in the room. Its whimsey and color are perfect for a guest room. Actually, I’d like it in any room.

    Reply
  17. Sharon says

    November 9, 2022 at 10:33 am

    That rug is wild, but you’re right — it’s a wonderful addition to your guest room.

    Reply
  18. KC says

    May 10, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    What color are the guestroom doors?- I love it. Really nice guest room – I am a big fan of green and blue also.

    Reply
    • Rhoda says

      May 11, 2023 at 10:31 am

      All our doors are oyster Bay by Sherwin Williams.

  19. Debbie DeThomas says

    November 21, 2023 at 6:10 am

    Both rugs are really pretty and vibrant. I love the guest room and the rug is gorgeous with your decor.

    Reply
  20. Josee says

    November 21, 2023 at 7:35 am

    I love the rub! You sais it stays in place. Do the smaller rus stay in place too? I could use a stay rug. Blessed Thanksgiving to you.

    Reply
« Older Comments
Newer Comments »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn’t have to cost a fortune and I’ve spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I’m here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won’t you join me?

Click Here

Click Here

Email Series
How to Decorate in
Classic Timeless Style
.....without breaking the bank!

House Renovation Journey!

Our Paint Colors

Archives

Categories

Footer Widget Header2

Featured here:

Better Homes and Gardens
Atlanta Magazine
Better Homes and Gardens

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Partner

Copyright © 2023 · Southern Hospitality · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy

Get my FREE Email Series How to Decorate in Classic Timeless Style....without breaking the bank!
After years of decorating my own homes, I've learned a few tricks on how to create a classic home on a budget. Hope you'll join me!
Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party.