(Bryce and I at dinner on our trip)
Whenever I shop the sales racks, discount stores, outlets, or even the "chain" design stores, I often have to ask myself, friends, or mother/mother-in-law, "is this classy or trashy?" I came to that predicament last night when I saw this zebra rug at Z Gallerie. I am often a victim of, "it's $169!?! Yes, I'll take it!" I have gotten burned many a times buying something simply because it was on sale or a great deal and ended up with something I don't looooove only wanting to replace it with something better in a month. So, everyone, is this rug classy or trashy? Should I hold out for the stenciled cowhide? Or should I be proud that (even though I eat steak) no animals were harmed in making this rug? My justification is that it would be perfect for a future kids' room, and even though I've loved zebra rugs since I was 13, I may get very tired of them as they have now officially saturated the market.
As seen on the Z Gallerie website....
As seen the "Dining Room" of our Apartment...
14 comments:
Love the rug but it doesn't show under that table. I'd use it some where that it shows!
oh boy. in truth, I LOVE the zebra rug concept, but I dislike the ones with a border (like this one). the best ones (even faux) are border free. was that too honest?
No, I appreciate the honesty. I have been going back and forth on border vs. no border. I think I just reallllly like the zebra rug concept under my table. They're great, you can throw them pretty much anywhere!
I love your dining room and that mirror is wonderful! And I think the zebra is just what it needs!!! You could always pull it out some more toward the camera view. I think it looks great and you're right - it will be perfect anywhere. If you ever want a real one, cheap, let me know - I have a great source: 1200.
I like it! Right after I read your post, I saw this, so I'm not the only one!
http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2008/07/perfect.html
Thanks for the feedback, Joni and anon...it really made my DR come alive!
Not good. It's reminiscent of a flattened squirrel out in the middle of the road. So unless you like road kill, stay away!
I love how you love honesty!! I think it cameras beautifully. I do agree with the border issue but hey, $169!!!
Yes, for $169, it's very hard to take back, border and all!
I'd recommend the crewel zebra rug from Williams Sonoma home. More expensive, but would be larger under your table.
I suggest going to Ikea and buying a neutral colored sisal rug to put underneath the zebra rug. I think this will help to ground your dining room table better (and will help with the small size of the zebra hide).
I just saw this post from a few days ago...and have to vote against your $169 opportunity; maybe I have seen too many real ones, but this one just reeks of "Design on a Dime". So sorry! Take Joni up on her offer. She knows the GREAT stuff at the GREAT prices!
Love your blog!
Vickie
I barely notice the rug because I can't take my eyes off the mirror and sconces. Love the mirror - where is it from? It is the perfect shape and size for a dining room!
Great idea on the sisal from Ikea, I need to get over and check them out.
Has anyone looked at the stenciled zebra cowhide rugs on ebay? Thoughts?
The mirror is from Restoration Hardware (sadly I don't think it available anymore). I have seen it at the outlet in San Marcos, Texas though...
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