Back to the (Mood) Drawing Board

Last spring I put some careful thought into the creation of a mood board for the design of my entry. The jumping off point was the Andalusa Rug from West Elm that I had just ordered.

The Mood Board

With the rug back ordered and not expected until the end of June, I had time to start hunting for a faux bamboo bench and to and give my current wood stained entry way chest a coat of glossy black paint to mimic the look of my inspiration piece. Things were off to a good start when I found two small faux bamboo benches at my favorite antique mall. These were a steal for $77 for the set.

A coat of paint , some new fabric and I'd be on my way

Spray painting my old entry chest went off without a hitch.

Before

After, not a carbon copy of the inspiration piece, but it would do

Before I had a chance to start looking for the accessories and fabric to reupholster the benches the rug arrived. I loved it as much in person as I had when I spotted it online. Too bad I hadn't realized before ordering that light colored rugs and dirty shoes aren't exactly a match made in heaven. It was the beginning of summer vacation and every time one of my kids' friends stopped over the rug got a new smudge. It was back to the drawing board, the mood drawing board that is. I'd need a new rug STAT!

The Andalusia Rug is now at home in our guest room/home office, a room that doesn't see many dirty shoes. I've spent months looking for a new rug to inspire a new mood board. Last week, I finally found a rug that I think could work. Minutes after spotting it online I placed an order.

Martha Stewart Living Ogee Dot Area Rug

I love the pattern of the new rug, but more importantly, it will hide dirt! As for a new mood board, you'll have to stay tuned.