When we moved into our new home, I needed rugs, and quite a few of them. I originally started out with the washable rugs from Walmart and Amazon. But things quickly escalated when I got my hands on these affordable vintage rugs I’m about to show you.
Several years ago when we visited my cousin in Alabama, she had the most beautiful rug in her living room and I’ve always thought about it. I asked where she got it and she said Ebay, and immediately I was like UGHHH, I don’t want to mess with trying to win auctions.
Until I won my first one. :)
This one is in our dining room and might be my favorite.
When it arrived, that’s when things escalated and I returned the thin washable rugs and went on the nightly Ebay quest to find more because it was SO GOOD. The quality and thickness and just gorgeous and vibrant colors are something you cannot find on Amazon, plus I love how they are all in a bunch of very random and hard to find sizes. Like, super long runners that are actually wide and fill up the space where you need it to.
The one above is at our front door.
The rugs are actually one of the first things people mention when they come over too–they just stand out and are so pretty!
They are hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, and some of the ones I have are the vegetable dye ones, which have very pretty saturated colors. I don’t know a lot about rugs y’all, but I trusted my cousin and she came in clutch!
That one in the living room I just have layered on top of a neutral wool rug I got from HomeSense.
This particular eBay seller does have them professionally cleaned and I haven’t ever noticed any strange smells or anything. He has no idea who I am but I’m going to link to him in case you’re looking around for some nice rugs! FYI-the photos on his site are not the greatest and I can promise you they look way better in person. ;) And shipping is not fast so wear your patience-pants. I know, it’s hard.
I LOVE this one in my office. You just can’t find rugs like this in the stores!
In our kitchen we have a large center island, and I have 2 large rugs on either side.
I have this one at the end of our bed, but I’m sure it will be relocated once I can make up my mind the direction I want to go in our bedroom.
Also, most of the auctions for the ones I wanted at least, ended late at night like midnight or 1am, so yes I would set an alarm and put in my bid at the last minute. It’s pretty exhilarating. But don’t worry if you don’t win your first one–he has tons and is always updating and I know the one you get will be meant to be!
I did pay more for the bigger rugs, but I feel (and Randy agrees!) they are so worth it and still affordable for the look and quality you receive. There’s just no comparison when you go look at Amazon or Homegoods etc. You can pass these beauties down too, because they will last forever!
Which one is your fav? Are you a rug enthusiast?
xo,
Emily
