OMG Lifestyle Blog

OMG Worthy • Fashion • Food • Decor • Travel

OMG LIFESTYLE BLOG

One Room Challenge, Week #2 – Leopard Carpet

42 Comments

Welcome to Week #2 of the One Room Challenge Linking Event.  (If you missed Week #1, click here).  Participating in this event has been so enjoyable!  More than anything, I am enjoying getting to know the other bloggers and seeing their projects unfold.

My “Challenge” for this event is redecorating my foyer.  I live in a brick colonial and the stairs are a focal point when you walk in the front door.  My style of decorating is very eclectic.  I love a lot of color, mixing fabrics and textures.  I wanted to make the stairs a design element instead of just a means to travel from one floor to the other.

Leopard Stair Runner

My Hunt for Leopard Carpet

I am fond of animal print and wanted a leopard runner for my staircase.  Sixteen years ago I had replaced the previous owner’s oriental runner with a cream berber with a leopard border.  Although I loved it at the time, it became old and tired.

Animal print (especially leopard) is somewhat my signature.  I love it when it’s done right but there is a fine line between classic and cheesy!  I scoured every resource I had for leopard carpet that I could use as a stair runner.  The ones that I found locally looked more like they belonged in a brothel instead of my staircase.

I turned to my favorite decorating app, Houzz and searched their site. (See previous post regarding Houzz).   I was thrilled to come across a selection of animal print carpets that I loved.  The carpet was a high quality New Zealand Wool.  I immediately had samples sent to me in the leopard, jaguar and cheetah patterns.  All three were nice.

Animal Print Carpet Runner Selection

I chose the Leopard carpet.  I liked the coloring and pattern the best.

Next, I had to pick a new carpet for my second floor.  I had to make sure it flowed nicely from my leopard stairway to my upstairs landing.  My first floor is hardwood floors.  My goal was to match the lighter beige in the leopard carpet sample.

Carpet samples

I narrowed down my selection to a tan textured loop.  My current carpet is an off white pile carpet.  I am excited to switch to a loop with a textured pattern.

Textured Loop Carpet

Brass Stair Rods

The brass stair rods were taken down and polished the old carpet has been removed.  We polished the rods with Brasso.  They cleaned up beautifully.  The rods are like jewelry for the steps.  It really dresses them up.

Brasso Cleaner and Brass Stair Rods

From Stained Wood to Painted Wood

I have chosen to paint the stair treads and hand rail black (previously they were stained oak as shown below).  It really made the stairs pop and I know it will be a great backdrop for my new carpet.

Oak Stair Treads and Rails

 

Black Stair Treads and Rail

On the Agenda

For the next four weeks I am on a mission to finish the project with the following items.

  • New Chandelier for Foyer
  • Add an Accent Paint Color for Second Floor Hallway Wall
  • Add Brass Hardware for Coat Closet Doors
  • Revealing of the Painted Coat Closet Doors
  • Painting of Linen Closet Doors on Second Floor
  • Plant and Planter for Foyer
  • Artwork for Hallway
  • Foyer Rug

If you would like to follow along with the other linking participants and see their progress every Thursday, click here.   If you would like to follow the 20 selected designers in the Wednesday challenge, click here.

For those of you new to the blog, this One Room Challenge was founded by Linda of Calling it Home.  Linda’s design blog is worth checking out.  She has great style and you will enjoy your visit.

Stay tuned next week for more progress.

 

 

You might also like:

One Room Challenge Foyer RemodelOne Room Challenge Final Reveal of Foyer, Week 6 One Room ChallengeOne Room Challenge Accepted Pink and orange area rugOne Room Challenge, Week #4, Foyer Area Rug One Room ChallengeOne Room Challenge, Week #5

Subscribe Via Email

Follow OMG

Comments

  2. You have inspired me to paint the newel posts and railing on my stairs although in my case it will be the cream of my woodwork. I have black wrought iron spindles so am thinking it will look great. Did you do the painting yourself or your painter? What kind of prep did you need to do to the wood?

    Reply

    • Hi Sue. I hired a painter and love the look; however, he only used a semi gloss and I am having him do one more coat with gloss. I think the black is stunning and I know you’ll like it!

      Thanks for following my blog!

      Best,

      Elaine

      Reply

  4. I found your blog while searching for leopard print runners. Where did you find the carpet with this print? I am struggling to find, so if you could point me in the right direction, I’d greatly appreciate it. Many thanks!
    Maria

    Reply

  5. Outstanding carpet.Would you please share the manufacture? I have been looking for a long time for the right cheetah or leopard carpet for my stairwell. Thanks!

    Reply

  6. Would you please email me source of your stair runner,. It is exactly what I am looking for. All I can find is cheap nylon versions, yours is gorgeous!!!

    Reply

  9. Love your carpet options! Please send me the manufacturer/website info. Would love to look into it for an area rug.

    Reply

  10. Love your staircase! I too have been looking for a leopard print runner! I have already painted my handrails gloss black! I was debating the the steps as well. After seeing your steps, I am definitely doing mine as well. Would you mind sharing your resource for the carpeting? It is perfection! The black doors are amazing as well!

    Thank you,
    Mary

    Reply

  12. Please send your carpet source. The three cats are gorgeous, although the jaguar and cheetah are reversed. Cheetah have solid dots. Jaguar marks are multicolored but larger than leopard. I am a cheetah buff – it is usually mislabeled as leopard. Hard to find accurate cheetah prints.
    Thank you.

    Reply

  13. Hi. I am on the hunt for a leopard runner for my stairs and in my search found your site Can u send an email of your sources please. I am having a hard time. Thank you

    Reply

  14. I don’t see my post. Probably didn’t send correctly. Lol. Love your runner. Know it’s from a long time ago but desperately searching for runners like your samples. Could you please send me your sources. Thanks so much

    Reply

  17. Hello! The carpet selection is just stunning! I’ve had a difficult time finding this pattern and colors. Would you mind providing the source please?☀️- Mariah

    Reply

Trackbacks

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Please Note: OMG Lifestyle Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. My review of any product strictly reflects my own personal style and preference.