I am just checking in because I need a little advice from my decorating consultants, i.e., you!
Working on Henry's nursery, I have run into a problem. The area rug that I really love, pictured below from Pottery Barn Kids, is a whopping $299 for a 5x8 size. Since I would like to be able to send Henry to college (or heck, buy him a Happy Meal when he gets some teeth!), this option is out. But let's take a minute and ogle it, shall we?
How cute is that?! I've been looking for inexpensive alternative rugs, and I have come up with this one, shown below. It is also a 5x8, and is significantly less expensive than the Pottery Barn Kids model. Even including shipping costs, this rug is only $69!
The only problem is that, if you look at the colors up close, the stripes are actually black and red, with a light blue border. Henry's room is comprised of red and navy, not black, so I worry this will clash.
What would you do? Get the cheaper rug and hope for the best, or keep looking? Keep in mind I have been searching for something similar since he was born, with no luck, so I am not sure where else to look.
I am still working on a few other projects for Henry's room! I ran into some glitches and needed to order a few materials from eBay, which has slowed the process down a little bit. Soon, though...soon I hope to have some stuff to show you!
Thank you for your advice!