When there are a lot of pressing things to work on, I ignore those things and turn my sights to the pretty.
Insert – our barn patio. Otherwise known as the big deck. I knew that this space would become an important extension of our small living space and I became obsessed with prettying it up.
After we finished the railings and staining, I turned my sights to a little sprucing up. I put together this quick style board.
I still have a long way to go, but I love the first stage. I think the entire look hinges on this beautiful Mohawk Herringbone Indoor/Outdoor Rug. (Thanks to Mohawk for sending this beauty my way.)
I love the bold pattern. I love that it’s soft and comfortable to bare feet. I love that it will hold up to the outdoors with UV protected fibers. And I super love that Mohawk rugs are Made in America. I decided to pull in some red and aqua colors, which is perfect with the red barn and black and white rug.
I picked up the umbrella and pillows from World Market. I’m totally loving all the shade the umbrella provides.
The dining set belonged to my in-laws and is really comfortable. I think there will be lots of al fresco dining in our future.
Will I ever get over this view? I don’t think so.
Henry also got this great new cedar picnic table from his grandma and grandpa. We also have a matching umbrella for this table, but haven’t installed it yet.
And this basin is serving as a great spot to stash away pillows and the umbrellas while we aren’t there. (It’s super windy out here, so this should help to keep track of everything.) I have big plans for this area in the future, too.
I still have lots of projects on the horizon for this space, but it’s on its way. Thanks in part to this gorgeous rug.
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Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says
Pretty sure your deck is the most beautiful place on earth. You did such a great job designing it. I can’t wait til I can come to the midwest and sit on your deck with you… it WILL happen. I’m determined to make a cross country trip and stop by all my favorite bloggers’ homes!
Kristin says
Love the out door space Kim! I would be scared to pair aqua and red but it looks so great together. You have excellent style. I also love the Hampton rug in shadow! It would look amazing in our new nursery!
Sara says
Holy cow….literally. 😉 I just found your blog and I’m in love! The view is amazing and I am eating up your renos. Then again I’m not surprised…..midwest gals are the best gals. 🙂
Cortney says
Love the rug! It really brings it all together! I would love to win one for my home 🙂
leah wall says
I’d choose the anton natural 🙂
Theresa says
I love, love, love your deck and it’s view! Seeing your deck makes me think I need the Fronds Spruce rug out on our deck at the new house!
Kara Kieran says
LOVING the chevron!
Emily @ go haus go says
It’s looking so great! That view is crazy.
Veta Traxler says
Kim, I love the color blocking. The Block Party, Coco Parline or Criss Cross Lines in Vetier would be the perfect house warming gift for my best friend. It would look fantastic in her screened in porch.
Brandi Bryant says
I would have to get the seaside for my daughter’s bedroom or confetti one for the play room. I love the black and white one that you got. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck everyone.
Michelle @ Making Our Dream says
Kim – that deck is gorgeous! I would love a rug for the kid’s playroom. Planning to rip up the carpet soon, so that’s a necessity.
ellen casper says
Anton for my office
Dawn Diamantopoulos says
I’d choose Cora for my living room! Thanks!
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
I lkke the Vivian rug design
joanna reed says
i really like the san juan
Laurie Strebe says
I am having a hard time choosing. The chevron is “In” but would not fit in. Looking for something that would be indoors to match a deep aqua color. I am sure Mohawk could give me some advise!
N Sunshyn V says
I think the Iron Ore design would look great on my deck
Kathy D says
my dinning room needs help and it is fisrt room u enter in my house so would love to make it look better
Diana Smith Hill says
I love the Ripples | Dark Gold | 5ft x 7ft 6in | Rectangle! We had to get rid of our rugs this winter when he got sick. So now all we have is very cold horrible tile flooring. Looking for rugs for all rooms now too! This would be a great help!
Isis Sample says
i love the mosaic fountain indoor/outdoor rug! my eyes are drawn to it, i love it! could easily use it out on the deck or i can put it in the dining room!
Shereen says
I love the black and white chevron rug by Mohawk. It will look beautiful in my living room.
Ellen says
I would love the Lascala Chevron Stripe Medium Blue. If we weren’t renting right now and my house was in “my” color scheme, this beautiful rug would be in our living room. I’m a sucker for bright blues and browns together.
I haven’t read anything on here for a long time and was excited to stop by and see lots more barn raising posts. Thanks for sharing!
Phyllis says
This would look great on my patio.
Mariaelena says
I would choose a gray one for the living room.
laura j says
I’m looking for a rug for our toddler’s room
jessica says
OMG I love the look! We have that same deck set I may just have to steal this idea for our backyard
Phyllis says
Would love to win this wonderful giveaway.
Tamara Ackley says
This is a fabulous giveaway! I need to work on my screened in porch flooring!
Laura Harrison says
Call me a child of the 70’s but I am longing a shag rug for our concrete living room floor. I don’t have a deck and only large gravel in our pitifully small backyard. A rug would not hold up there. No plans to change it as we don’t own it. (renting) I saw this Crimson colored Frise Shag Rug on Home Depot Mohawk collection that would bring some life and comfort to our drab, hard, floor! Hope to win this!
Jose D says
Fiancé and I just moved into new home would love to put in our family room
Georgette V says
I would love a big area rug for my office
Teh Doll says
I would love this rug http://www.mohawkflooring.com/rug-search/Lori/Multi/086093425265/?return=rugs.aspx||qwe=|size2=1|pp=30 for the area in front of my bed. It would add a nice bright pop when you first walk into the bedroom.
I love your color scheme on your porch looks fantastic!
Debbie M. says
I love the look of chevron. I had trouble viewing on the site, but I’m thinking I would choose a neutral chevron to use in my dining room.
Debbie M. says
I would love to have one of the floral rugs!! Can’t decide if I would get an indoor or an outdoor rug. So many possibilities!
Lindsay says
Beautiful! Love the look of your big deck!
jennyf says
I’d go with the same chevron pattern you have. I’m planning a little outdoor redo with black, gray, navy and pops of red, lime, and any other fun bright colors. This rug would be perfect!
Vicky Silbernagel says
First time on your site! Your barn deck is so bright and beautiful, and the view . . . !! You are truly blessed. I love the chevron rug and your bright colors. Would love one of my own!
amy pugmire says
I would love the chevron linen rug in my kids playroom
kristie ritter says
I love it!
Meena R says
I like the Industrial Red one and it would probably be in the guest bedroom!
Laura Castillo says
Fancy Trellis in Surf for nursery room!
Amber @ Wills Casa says
What a great outdoor space that is going to be so useful once you’re in! I love the Black Pebble Mohawk rug!
Danielle F says
I love them all, but I really like the Mohawks Block Party rug. I would use it on our patio, or in the dining room
Amy says
Looks great! Love the rug!!
Michelle M says
I love the Hampton Vetier. I would put it in my living room. I also love the rug you reviewed as well. I would love something like that as well on our back deck.
courtney b says
the elegant lattice is super pretty for our living room. i love yellow in a living room!
L says
I’ve been looking for a rug for our baby’s nursery–the criss cross lines in teal would be great
Heather B says
The chevron linen is so cute and would look perfect in our playroom.
Jennifer H. says
I would love the Woolrich in my living room.
Alicia Cochran says
I love the umbrella with the rug & pillows!! So bright & fun.
I would love to win a rug for our big (empty) deck!
Linda says
I really like the Providence for my living room but there are several that I love!
Wendi Watson says
i really like the jumble blocks i was interested in an outdoor rug and i saw one but not really into the pattern i love the pictures of the outside decor that is my style
Andrea says
What a great extension of the living area! Looks beautiful!
Melissa says
I seriously love all their rugs! I want one for every room in our house. But your desk has inspired me, ours totally needs some love!
Chris says
Looks like a beautiful, comfortable spot!
Stephanie says
Looks awesome, love the color combo!
Stacy says
Can Mohawk make a rug that looks like that view?!
david says
Great website i love it.
Jessica Beard says
I like the Anton Natural for my living room.
Rochel S says
Hard to choose one! I love the Haight Coco! It would be in my entrance way!
Stephanie says
Cant get over the beautiful views!! The Heather Elegant Lattice would go great in our upcoming nursery!
Ashley says
I love your barn! The rug is so fun.
shelly peterson says
I like the Industrial Red rug and I would put it in my living room.
Trent Mullen says
We’re remodeling our front room, and the rug would be a nice inspiration piece/jumping-off-point to begin the makeover process.
alaine says
the Barnes Seaside Rug is very cute! I’d love on my patio
Tamra H says
I’d love to get the blue Criss Cross Lines rug and put it in our living room!
Janet W. says
I might choose the Haight rug and put in in our large foyer area.
D Schmidt says
Visited the site and my favorite Mohawk rug is Everyday Life | Apple Butter-Pearl | 5ft x 8ft | Rectangle
Caroline Calcote says
I’d love to win a Mohawk rug!
Stacy Wilson says
That view! Gorgeous! I would love to put the Mohawk Pindall rug in my daughter’s new big girl playroom.
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I would love a colorful rug for our living room, something that the kids would enjoy playing on!
Robin A. says
Crisscrossed lines in heather for my office
patti barber says
beautiful job and love your view! the chevron rug really gives it a modern look.
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Terri says
Love the Chevrons but Home Avenue would be my choice for a nice bright deck.
Julie Hesler says
We’re in the middle of a deck renovation ourselves. I’d love to win a Mohawk rug!
maureen says
I am moving on the 31st of july and this would be an awesome addition to my new home!!
erin king says
fancy trellis… neutral for my living room
Erin Ellis says
I would choose the Savannah rug, and I would put it in my dining room. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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Maribeth says
Always so intrigued with your small space remodel and great ideas. Sooooooooo jealous of the view…………t
Laurie says
I would use it on the patio by the pool.
Kim says
I’d get the same zig zag black and white rug!
Anna says
Love what you have done with your outdoor area! Definitely a nice place to entertain especially with the wonderful rug!
Christina Alexander says
This would be great for my deck!
Wanda McHenry says
I would choose the nuLOOM Outdoor / Indoor Rug and it would be for my patio.
Jeanna says
I like their Criss Cross Lines Rug in Navy!
Jeanna says
And I would put it in my daughter’s room!
Donna says
I LOVE your deck décor! The rug anchors the deck and banisters, the red pulls in your barn color and the aqua makes it all POP 🙂 The metal container to handle all of it is a wonderful idea too. The preschool teacher in me is nervous about the placement of Henry’s table! Hopefully it is next to the rail for pictures. I can see that active little one up and over the side – yikes! On that note, enjoy that wonderful view. As a transplanted Michigander to SoCA, It always amazes me that I forget how the GREEN it really is in the Midwest!
Kim Woodward says
OMG – this was such a good and helpful reminder for me. I truly NEVER even thought about using the table as a stool to throw himself over the railing. But he would totally do that. I’m so happy that you shared your thoughts (in a very kind way, thank you).
Now I’m really having to think hard about where I should put the picnic table???
Heather says
Love it! One of these would look wonderful on our deck!
sarah says
love the rug! It adds so much to the space.
LeeAnn says
Ooooo either Twill or Hampton!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I would put the Mosaic Fountain design in my family room!
Kari says
Love the colors! This is beautiful!
Jamie g says
Loving the Bourbon Street rug for my outdoor dining area!
Ashley C says
I’d like the Barnes Seaside for my bedroom, although it’s so hard to chose!
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Rita Templeton says
Oh my goodness, Kim – it’s just gorgeous, as usual. I’m so jealous of the view! And the decor! And … well, pretty much everything.
As far as the giveaway: I neeeeeeeeed a new area rug. Mine is the same age as my oldest son, which means it’s been gathering stains and funk for nine years now. :/ I would probably choose the Geo Link … or the Chevron Linen … or the Anton Natural! I love them all!
Katie says
Love the rug and how the space is coming along!
Ashley says
I am loving all these barn updates!!!!!!
KelseyDN says
THAT RUG IS AMAZING. I can’t get over how great it looks.
Laura says
I like the criss cross lines in heather for our kitchen!
Rachael West says
I’m really in love with your deck, and view! It’s coming together so great, I’m sure you two are really proud of how GOOD your hard work looks :o)
Jan says
I’m usually not a big fan of chevron but I love that outdoor rug.
Iliana R says
I would pick the Haight Rug and I would put it in my living room!
Karen says
What a beautiful set and love the rug. Black and white is super versatile.
WendyMI says
Kim…. the deck looks gorgeous! Love the way your aqua and red pillows just POP off of the gorgeous rug! And man… the first thing that I did was sigh at the view. I can just imagine sitting up there, reading a book in the breeze.
I’m sighing again. envy. lol
Oh, and I love the Mohawk Fronds indoor/outdoor rug. My home is done in predominantly deep neutrals, with a fun maroon/gold/green leaves-patterned rug in the living room, so these fronds would carry that style outside to my little deck. Website saved as a fave.
Zanne says
I have been looking for that rug forever!!
kristen mcclary says
i would absolutely choose the multi blocks rug it is awesome very colorful and abstract i ould love it for my living room
Jen@homeinthecountry says
It looks amazing! Love the aqua paired with it!!
Such a nice big deck with an awesome view!
And I could totally use that very same rug on our back patio! Would be fun with my black and white sofa, and especially once we’re done remodeling!!
FunnyGal Kat says
Your deck looks so inviting. We eat almost all our meals outside in the summer- easy clean-up and beautiful views.
I love the black and white chevron rug you chose- it would look great on the screened porch of the house we will own next month!
Rana says
It looks so well put together, love the rug and the basin.
Melissa says
Those colors look amazing together!! Nice job!
Jordan says
I’ve been wanting to get a rug for our screened in porch but I just haven’t been able to pull the plug! Winning one would really help that 🙂 I think the Penny Loafer Mohawk rug would be the perfect fit!
Dani says
I love the pop of blue against the rug! Looks great!
Mary Kate says
I love the big deck! Looks like a great place for family gatherings!
Justine says
Love that chevron rug! And the turquoise and red with the barn red, so fun! I’d totally get a rug for our play room 🙂
Paula@SweetPea says
I like the Irongate Ruby Rug. I’d use it in my kitchen.
Kelly D says
I like the Mohawk Home Select Strata Valence 5-ft x 8-ft Rectangular Orange Transitional Area Rug for my living room.
Jennifer S. says
Your deck is looking great!
I like the Crisscross lines in slate.
Ally says
Cuuuuute. I would love an outdoor rug for my sad, sad, sad deck. We moved in six months ago and the deck has gotten zero love.
Karina says
The Anton rug would be perfect in my home office. That space needs some love!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
i am on the hunt for a new outdoor rug these last few weeks. I know Mohawk would have the perfect one!!
P.S. your in-laws can start giving stuff to me if they want… they have such good hand me downs!
Emily R. says
I would live on that deck. I would love the Block Party Rug for my dinning room.
Sandy says
Looks amazing!! And I would pick that same exact rug for my poor, sad patio that needs some sprucing up!
Alicia says
Love the color choices!
Sianna says
I think the Bangles rug would look amazing in my dining room!
Shelli says
Love that view and love the rug!! Looks great!
Southern Gal says
I just love the aqua on your deck. That rug sets it off!
The Hampton Shadow or Fancy Trellis Neutral would look fabulous in our home. Thanks for the chance!
Southern Gal says
It would be for my living room or sewing room. Sorry.
Sara says
To many gorgeous rugs to just choose one! I would choose one with red in it for my living room!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Love the Elegant Lattice rug for our living room!
Also your space looks gorgeous. That view is killer!
Ceci Bean says
That looks like a lovely place to spend time this summer!
I noticed the furniture is a different color in the mood board. Are you thinking of painting it?
Kim Woodward says
I actually have some other chairs that I’m planning to paint aqua. These will stay black. Mostly out of laziness but also because I think they’ll hold up to the elements better. They will actually go under the deck, but I included them because I see it all as one big space.
kelsey says
LOVE that herringbone rug. (i’m such a copy cat) 🙂
emily s says
Hope I win!
Michelle says
My husband and I bought our first house a couple of months ago, and he discovered a brick patio covered in about 2 inches of dirt and overgrown grass in the backyard! We have patio furniture being delivered this Saturday, and one of these rugs would look GREAT with it!
Christine ellingson says
Very cute and welcoming!
Carrie says
I would love the elegant lattice one in yellow for our guest bedroom.
Emily @ imperfect says
Kim! You are going to get so much use out of this spot. I love it – out here we would call that a rooftop patio – and there’s nothing Denverites like more than rooftop patios. B makes a mean margarita, we’ll be right over. As for the rug giveaway – there’s a confetti rug that I have my eye on for the playroom, this would make my day!
Kim Woodward says
Mmmmm…. margaritas. How about you wait to visit until our house is built and you can just stay in the barn for as long as you want (FOREVER?). Margaritas for life on the rooftop patio.
Jami says
The black and white chevron you chose would be perfect in my family room! It sees a lot of messy traffic because it leads to the pool.
Erin B. says
Love the rug! Super cute.
Tiffany says
I would love that rug to put on my back porch!
Amy says
I love the deck and the rug!
Gretchen says
Looking so great out there! I’ve been eyeing a Union Jack rug for Ari’s room for awhile now, so I think I’d have to go with that 🙂
Loraine Ellis says
I like the elegant lattice in the living room
Faith@The Stirring Place says
I’d put the Yoruba Camden in my entry. Our entry is huge and needs a something on the floor pronto.
ps – that view. i mean…jaw dropping, every single time.
Kim Woodward says
Right? I feel the same way. I just love the views.
Sarah G says
Love the color scheme – it’s the same as my living room. 🙂 I’ve been fighting the urge to do a lot of “prettying” in my back yard because we rent and are hoping we won’t be here next summer…but seeing this makes me wonder if I can’t just add at least a bright umbrella to our picnic table to make it a bit more cozy. *opens new tab to browse World Market site*
Kim Woodward says
I’m so happy with the umbrella – and it gives a lot of much-needed shade, too.
Cassandra Beverly says
We are planning our first baby’s nursery this summer and the Fancy Trellis in Surf would be perfect for the room!
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
That looks so inviting and pretty. The colors coordinate perfectly with your barn and that stunning view!!!! I just love everything.
denise says
i love the hampton shadow rug. we have horrid ant problems where i live because of the moisture so outdoor rugs are hard. but i love them for the durability they give inside.
Kim Woodward says
Ugh. Ants. The worst.
Karen says
KIM. I LOVE THIS. I’ve never had success with outdoor rugs. Testaments as to how this has been holding up in the elements? Are you planning on bringing it indoors in stretches of bad weather/winter?
Kim Woodward says
This is an interesting question. We have a huge rug on our front porch that I’ve never brought in (including the past three winters in the Midwest) and it’s holding up fine. But it’s covered and I’ve never had anything like this before. I’m interested to see what the official stance on this is so I’m going to check. Because I want it to last a long time.
michelle@decorandthedog says
Oooo, it looks so pretty! I can’t wait to check it out!
Anne @ Planting Sequoias says
Love it! And the view is PERFECT.
Camye H says
Wow! I love the way you decorated, and especially the look of this rug! Amazing!
Rachel says
Loving the spruced up deck’s color combo! Can’t wait to see your other additions. I’m loving Mohawks Block Party rug, but there are plenty of others I’m definitely eyeing too!
Shannon LaPay says
I love how this looks, that rug is the anchor point of this deck. I love the Mohawk Linen Chevron Rug, it would be a perfect addition to my living room.
Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says
That looks fantastic Kim. Oh that view… Love your new rug and patio set-up!
JoeyfromSC says
wow, the deck looks great!
I would get the HAMPTON navy rug! I love the simple pattern!
It would be right at home in my living room!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Joey J.