10 Astonishing DIY Rug Ideas For Your Home
DIY Rug Ideas
Rugs are fun to have in the house. They’re generally comfortable to step on and makes the floor much more aesthetically pleasing. But, a rug isn’t just for display. They play certain roles depending on different part of the house. If it’s the bathroom, a good rug would be able to prevent slipping. If it’s the front porch, we need a tougher rug that allows us to knock the debris off the sole of the shoes before stepping into the house. The list here is something of a mix of that. Take a look!
1. Wooden Dowel Doormat
This wooden dowel door mat is made by combining several 4 foot long hardwood dowels together. Holes are drilled around the end of each dowels. A single sisal rope is used to tie everything together. Using even shaped dowels maybe a good choice for even sensation to the feet when stepped on. But, round dowels as above ain’t that bad as well because it gives you “foot massages”.
2. Rope Rug
Rope rug are rough and tough. It may not be that comfortable to step on but it’s good to be used as foot scrubber for your shoes. Putting it at the front door or near the exit is the best.
Making one isn’t entirely difficult as well. Curving the rope into a spiral is the first task. Then, apply glue all over the rope and put another circular thinner mat on top of it as below.
3. Cork Mat
If you’re a heavy wine drinker, then this is something you should make with all those corks that you have. But, buying them from online would probably the choice for most of us. To make this, the corks are boiled in water. This makes them easier for us to cut it in half later. Cut the shelf liner to the size that you want your rug to be. After that, it’s all about sticking them onto a cutout shelf liner with hot glue. And, that’s pretty much it.
4. Moss Shower Mat
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What a great way to have more plants in the house! This nice work requires two plastazote foam mats. You can cut them into the shape you want. Just be sure to apply the same pattern on the second mat. You will need two of them because one will become the base foundation and the other will be the platform for the moss.
After getting two foam mats of about the same shape, you need to make patterned holes on one of them. Glue them together with silicone glue and let it dry before proceeding to the next step. The next step involves planting your moss of your choice. Do spray the foam board with water to keep it moist before planting. The foam board will be the planter for the moss. So, do transfer the root and soil from the moss to the foam board carefully.
This is a unique project that enhances your bathroom differently. It’s probably a good idea to entertain your guests with especially if you’re hosting on Airbnb.
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Alternate idea.
Here’s a creative invention using similar concept. But, stones are glued on top of the rug instead.
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5. Faux Sheepskin Rug
Well, this looks like a soft furry mat that will make your kids attached to it. This craft is actually quite easy to make. You will need to cut out a faux sheepskin as to the shape that you like. Take note that depending on where you put the rug, you might need additional item like an anti-slip mat. This anti-slip mat needs to be cut out with the same shape as the faux sheep skin. It will be glued to the bottom of it later. Fray Check may need to be applied to the root of the fur to stop the rug from shedding.
6. Bear Rug
What if you want a bear rug but you don’t want to hunt a bear? You make it out of fabric! The beautiful bear rug adds tremendous terror to your house guests. It’s the one thing you must have to brag about your hunting adventures. Kidding! This beauty requires some sewing techniques. Be sure to check the source link below for its tutorials.
7. Rag Rug
The rag rug is probably one of the cheapest option in the list. It uses mainly uses scrap fabric which you can make out of your unwanted old clothes. The idea above uses 1000 fabric strips of 1 x 5 inches. Then, you will need a non-skip mat that has lots of holes in it.
Simply, stuff the strips into the holes of the mat and continue till you’re done. It’s soft to the touch and perfect for any bedrooms.
8. Puff Blanket
This involves sewing puffs together. Each puffs are made of 7 x 7 inches of fabric. A total of 66 puffs is required to make this rug that your baby can play on. It maybe a lot of work but the end result is satisfying. If sewing is your expertise, do consider making one for baby shower parties. The new parents will be super delighted with it.
9. Grass Crochet Rug
This rug gives an amazing illusion as if it’s made of grass. It’s probably the more durable option compared to the moss rug. However, it maybe more technical than everything else in this list. Do checkout Fine Craft Guild for the official tutorial. Learning the way of the crochet is a valuable skill because we can make a lot of things out of it.
10. Ocean Stone Bath Mat
Here’s another way to bring part of nature into the house. Whenever you’re going out for a picnic by the river, pry your eyes open for smooth round stones. It’s gonna help you save some money for this rug project! You will need silicone glue to glue the stones onto a piece of mat. It’s simple as that. This mat is perfect for the bathroom. The stone surface provides decent traction to prevent skipping. The gaps between each of them also allow water to flow out with ease.
We hope the list here has inspired you to make your own rug. Some of them are simple while others require technical skills such as crocheting and sewing. So, if you’re thinking of learning a new skill or two, you probably have an idea now. Till next time, have a nice day!
