Last Updated on December 28, 2015 by Kristi Linauer
I’ve come across several hand-painted chevron rug designs lately. I love how such a simple, bold design can completely transform the look of a rug.
First up, Jenna at SAS Interiors turned this plain sisal rug…
…into this with the help of painters tape and paint…
What a difference!!
Then there’s this one from Little Miss Miggy Stayed Home…
And then this one from Hayley Anderson Photography…
Fantastic, right? Those last two both used inexpensive flatwoven rugs from Ikea.
And then one more, from Fabulous Design File…
I DO love a chevron pattern just about anywhere…on a wall, a piece of furniture, a rug. But I think for my little kitchen, it might look too busy, especially with all of the colors I want to use.
So, for me, stripes it is.
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15 Comments
Nancy U
March 15, 2011 at 3:17 pmThanks for showing Jenna's painted rug. I think that all of us have a slightly worn rug made of carpet that we might be tired of. Don't spend money to replace it. Just turn it upside down and paint it!
The O's
March 15, 2011 at 3:29 pmI LOVE that idea….so cool!!
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March 15, 2011 at 4:29 pmI think my husband might hate you for posting this….I just might have to try this out!! haha!
Anne
March 15, 2011 at 6:35 pmThat purple one is gorgeous!!!
Definitely seems to need a big space to fit in, you're right!
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March 16, 2011 at 12:40 amLove the chevron rugs, I too love it about anywhere though. I also love a good dose of stripes, can't wait to see your's when it is finished.
nancy @ {COZAMIA}
March 16, 2011 at 1:28 amI so wish I could pull this off since I can't seem to find a semi affordable chevron rug anywhere!! I think I would probably just make a mess of it 🙁
Leigh
March 16, 2011 at 1:56 amI love the chevron, but I agree that the stripes will work better in your space. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Carol-Anne (Use the Good Dishes!)
March 16, 2011 at 2:17 amWhat material did you decide to use? My friend who does floor cloths uses canvas, and I love them, but they tend to get 'crackly and curled'. Hope you've found another way to do it….
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating
March 16, 2011 at 3:08 amCarol-Anne, I actually decided to use a remnant piece of vinyl flooring that I bought at Home Depot.
Kim-A Creative Spirit
March 17, 2011 at 1:08 amI think stripes IS the best option…..can't wait to see it.
NumberMonkey
March 20, 2011 at 11:45 pmYour right with the stripes in my opinion. I usually find my first instincts best. LOVE the idea all the same!
nancy @ {COZAMIA}
April 10, 2011 at 8:53 pmI so wish I could pull this off since I can't seem to find a semi affordable chevron rug anywhere!! I think I would probably just make a mess of it 🙁
The O's
April 10, 2011 at 8:53 pmI LOVE that idea….so cool!!
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September 1, 2011 at 10:59 amI am a decorative artist in the Seattle area specializing in custom hand painted canvas furnishings such as floorcloths (canvas art rugs), wall hangings and table linens.
Jenna, SASinteriors.net
February 28, 2013 at 1:19 pmThanks Kristi for sharing my rug! I created that rug almost 2 years ago and it’s amazing to see how much my home has changed since then. It’s still a great project though 😉
xo Jenna