DIY Chevron Rug

I've got some fun Reader DIY posts lined up that I'm really excited about. First up is an amazing painted rug project!

Reader Miggy was inspired by this LGN post and by Nick Olson's painted chevron rug. She picked up a $30 white flatweave rug from IKEA, similar to this one:


and got to work taping it up in a chevron pattern:


Then she used a dry brush technique and applied some regular latex paint in two different shades.



I love the effect of the dry brushing!


Miggy is using this rug in her daughter's nursery. Can you believe the total cost was $36 and about 3.5 hours of labor? I love it.


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59 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 28, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    such a cool DIY post. something that everyone can try.

    and i love the purple hues in the rug now. :)

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  2. pve designJune 28, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Jenn-
    pop over and climb up my hand-painted growth chart.
    I had lots of fun painting it....
    pve

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  3. hanaJune 28, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    wow, very pretty! i may have to try that one too... thanks for sharing!

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    What a great idea! I would love to try a black and white version. I would have thought a woven rug would be more difficult to paint.

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  5. ChristyJune 28, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    WOW that is inspiring! And adorable!

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  6. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls DesignJune 28, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Very cool and a great look for the price!

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  7. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJune 28, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I love the handpainted look!

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  8. Janell @ House of FiftyJune 28, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    That looks fabulous, so much better than I would have imagined! Fun! Janell

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  9. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    What an amazing outcome! It looks great and how cool that it can be so personalized!
    :) Flick

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  10. bryn alexandraJune 28, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I love that! I remember seeing Nick's rug and thinking it looks a bit like sequins because of the wear. The dry brush technique makes it so much more interesting!

    When I get around to doing some DIY stuff here at the house I'll have to send it your way. :)

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  11. Kim@ChattafabulousJune 28, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Wow,this is great and I love the lavender she selected. This is maybe something I could do?

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  12. paulaJune 28, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    oh my it looks fabulous!

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  13. BridgetJune 28, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    SO COOL

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  14. AjaJune 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    WOW. Such a cool project! Love it.

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  15. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    blown away!

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  16. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyJune 28, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love how this turned out!! I feel like the taping of the chevron pattern would be really difficult though - lots of measuring!

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  17. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    What a fabulous project! It turned out beautifully!

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  18. alison giese InteriorsJune 28, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Oh, guurrl, I can tell this is going to be one, GREAT series!

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  19. La DolfinaJune 28, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Way cool!

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  20. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    what a great idea.

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  21. a' la modeJune 28, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    My friend sent me this (we love it) and said 'can you just DIFM?' (do it for me....ha ha, no problem kate.) If you have no time, West Elm has some cute ones pretty cheap too. =)

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  22. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}June 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    SO super cute! I've been tempted to try this...but taping off the stripes evenly seems a bit daunting. Or really, it just seems a little taxing for my brain! :)

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  23. The Goods DesignJune 28, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Genius! Easy! Totally do-able!

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  24. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    What a great idea. Interesting rugs can be so expensive. I would have never thought of this, but now I'm thinking maybe something fun the kitchen?

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  25. Karen@DignifiedRubbishJune 28, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Awesome idea! Did she mention what type of paint she used?

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  26. Jennae @ Green Your DecorJune 28, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    I am SO going to do this in my bedroom! I have a gallon paint left and had no idea what I was going to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. Casey@HelloLoveJune 28, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    This is fantastic! She did a really great job. :)

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  28. the walton fiveJune 28, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Love this project! I've been looking for a rug for our nursery but haven't been able to find anything I like! Love the idea!

    - Maggie
    mgwalton.blogspot.com

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  29. Suze Yalof SchwartzJune 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Thank you so much for the post. I did a little one for you :)
    http://dwellerswithoutdecorators.blogspot.com/

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  30. shannonJune 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I love this! And it definitely came at the right time - I've been wanting to try this for my newly redecorated living room. Thanks!

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  31. Joy D @ A Glass ActJune 28, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Love this idea!!! Now I can always find a rug to match my paint colors!

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  32. Lindsey E.June 28, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    I love this! I'm in the need of a rug for a nursery myself...might have to give this a try. I just received my completed bumpers using that fabulous green Imperial Trellis I bought from you. I'll have to send you some pics when it's complete!
    Can't wait to see what's left in the series of DIYs!

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  33. MichelleJune 28, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Yup. It's going on the list.

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  34. Tonia Lee SmithJune 28, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Fabulous!

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  35. Mary @ RoomPolishJune 28, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    oh myyyy that is FABulous! So glad you shared with us---it's absolutely genius!

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  36. UnknownJune 28, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    oh my gosh! this is amazing. i may have to borrow the tutorial :) what a great series you've got going!

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  37. RachelJune 28, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Very very cool!! I've been thinking about painting on my sisal runner, and this just gave me a push to try it!
    Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  38. Kar and BrianaJune 29, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    This is a great DIY. Executed wonderfully. Good job!!!

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  39. LaurenJune 29, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    LOVE this! What a great DIY project!

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  40. AbbyJune 29, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    WOW! All I can say is...where has this been all my life?!

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  41. GinaJune 30, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    wow this is awesome!

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  42. havlu-dantelJune 30, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Hello! I really liked your site. all very nice. I add your link to my site.

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  43. KathleenJune 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    So pretty! I think I may be doing this soon!

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  44. DrayaAnnJune 30, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    That rug is so great!

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  45. CassieJuly 1, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    I'm a big do-it-yourselfer & was planning on eventually attempting to paint a custom design on a rug. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  46. CassieJuly 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    This is such a great idea! I'd love to do it in the playroom when we move! Thanks!

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  47. DanielleJuly 22, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I love this! I'm moving it to the top of my to do list.

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  48. Miles Of StyleAugust 6, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    great DIY!

    just stumbled upon your blog and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. =)

    Persis.
    http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/

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  49. bettijo @ PagingSupermomSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    This is such a great idea -- I love it. I think I just might try it!

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  50. Chelsey @ 4th and FoldedDecember 6, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I was also inspired :)
    http://classicallymodernnest.blogspot.com/

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  51. Sarah JaneFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Really love this one! Adding it to my DIY Round Up post today.

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  52. Chantal {luxxury livving}February 7, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Luv this, I'm looking for an affordable solution and this will work with any pattern too!

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Awesome! Do you have any tips on how to tape up the rug in an even pattern?

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    this is awesome!such a cool DIY post

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  55. JennJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I just found this post and love the idea, but I have a question for those of you who have made one last year... does the paint make the rug crunchy? And would it peel/chip if in a high traffic area over time?

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  56. UnknownMarch 23, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    LOVE this idea! Put it in my "favorites" list for further reference!

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  57. ChristineMarch 28, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    i like this idea- wondered if there was any way to treat the painted rug to make it more hard-wearing so that it doesn't get dingy with use?

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  58. jessicaraesommerApril 11, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Seriously brilliant! I think I have to do this! For reals. I got so excited I did a post of this beauty on my blog today. Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Jessica Rae

    http://lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/painted-rug-diy-brilliance.html

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  59. UnknownMay 15, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I love this DIY! I have borrowed it and posted it on my blog, check it out! sararussellinteriors.blogspot.com

    xo Sara

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