A fabulous addition to our foyer

Its that time of year when you try to make your house really sparkle!

Maybe you do projects in time for the holidays too?

Finally!  I have done something in this space that I have been wanting to do 

since the day we moved in! Can you guess what it is?

(Hint:  Look at the staircase.)

Our entryway is a space I have talked about in less than glowing

terms, because it opens right into the stairway and our living room.

  The staircase is very prominent, and it needed some appeal.

A new runner softened the space and gave it a finished look.

But where did I find this runner?  You may be surprised...

The Perfect Rug company is an online rug shopping place that has 

a zillion rug types and colors and weaves.  Honestly it was so easy to use

this site, and their customer service was great. Originally I was going to 

get an area rug for the dining room, but the more I thought about it, I 

knew I wanted a runner, and because they are custom sizes, The Perfect Rug

was the best solution.  I also love that they have cost estimates as you shop

online for the various types and sizes of carpets, so you can be mindful of your budget.

Being on the stairs, I wanted a rug that would stand up to traffic,

as well as a color that would hide paw prints and work boots.

My carpet style was a natural grass carpet, called Sisal.  It got a 4

on a scale of 1-5 in The Perfect Rug's rating scale for wear and tear.

It also got a 5 out of 5 for its Green Ratings! LOVE! 

That scale was very helpful in choosing the correct type of carpet.

Each carpet choice on their website has a "details" link to click on

to see the various ratings, so you can make a good choice.

 Since it is custom, you also select what binding style you want for your

rug, but they do include their recommendations for each carpet, which is great.

  I went with a bound edge in a color that blended with the rug.

It looks so polished now! 

 I love how the runner looks with the recent wallpaper we added in blue and grey.

What a difference these upgrades made to our entry area!

Here is how the process began~I shopped online at The Perfect Rug for samples.

When I got my samples, I narrowed it down to three choices in shades of neutrals.

Getting to see the samples in person in your home makes your decision foolproof.

My choice?

 Island Colors Boucle in Medium Grey 

with a Serged Border in Light Slate Grey.

 Sisal is not soft underfoot, but the wear and tear factor was the 

deciding factor for our home.  It couldn't look more perfect!

Also I want to point out, our stairs are open to the railing

for the first five steps, and then it narrows down between the walls

as you head up the staircase.  I based my width of the runner on something that 

would look appropriate between both treads, which was a 27" wide runner.

We did use an independent installer. 

(Initially I thought I would try it but I wanted it to look perfect!)

He said that this was an exceptionally high quality carpet

and in fact he had yet to ever see, or install, a runner made out of sisal.

That made me a very happy girl!

Our home has a lot of natural grass style carpets which are great for

active homes with pets and kids.  The living room has a tan colored

jute rug.  I could have opted for a tan runner, but I went with the grey

like you see in our wing chair.  I love mixing grey and tans together.

 So if you are thinking about refreshing your carpets or getting a rug

for a space that needs a special shape or size, you will find just want you 

need at The Perfect Rug.  I am simply thrilled with this company!

And get this: Bob, a company representative, called me almost instantly

 after he got my order online to discuss the particulars about installing runners. 

 He was so thorough, making sure I would get the right amount of carpet 

and not come up short.  That says a lot about a business, 

knowing that they want their customers to be happy with what they have ordered. 

 High marks from me on that!

Add in a two week turn around time, and it doesn't get any better.

My tiny entryway looks so much prettier than it did just a month ago.

My wall mora clock is decked out for Christmas with a mix of

grey and tan with a bit of gold ribbon, echoing the carpet colors.

I am truly looking forward to greeting my guests for the holidays,

and I won't be feeling badly anymore when I open my front door,

thanks to The Perfect Rug.  That's for sure!

Note: This post is sponsored by The Perfect Rug, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. I couldn't be happier to work with and recommend this company to my readers.