Annie Selke Update: The Final Decision April 15, 2018
You might remember a few weeks ago I asked for your advice and thoughts on the cement tile rug I designed that took the top place in the Annie Selke Rug Design Challenge. I’m so appreciative to those of you who weighed in, but if I’m being totally honest my heart was not settled when I saw the results.
I realize postpartum hormones probably played into this a bit, but I was REALLY distraught about the fact that I could only select one of the cement tile rugs because they were so incredibly beautiful in person. I could picture both of them in various locations around our home, and I simply wasn’t okay with turning one away! And the poll results confirmed this because it was a nearly 50/50 split. The Annie Selke team only wanted to put 2 rugs into production, and I still had the ombre rug to consider.
When I received the sample of the ombre rug, it wasn’t completely what I had in mind. When I expressed this to the Annie Selke team, they shared with me that they actually had a similar rug already on their website (I’m thinking this rug might have been newly released around the time of the challenge because I hadn’t seen it when I created mine!). That rug can be found right here. (I’ll give you a minute to click over and pop back here!). SUPER similar, right? And actually what I had envisioned for material! But I totally understood that it didn’t make sense to have two rugs nearly identical!
But knowing that my ombre rug would remain as is didn’t sit well with me. I designed these rugs as pieces I would put into my own home, and I didn’t feel that way about the final product.
With this in mind, and also knowing that Annie Selke had a similar design on their website, the Annie Selke team and I made the decision to not move forward with ombre rug and to put BOTH cement tile rugs into production.
This was a tough decision to make because I certainly do not want to disappoint those of you who loved the ombre! But the good news is this one on their website is SUPER similar to my design.
Even better news, now BOTH cement tile rugs will be available for purchase! I feel much happier about this decision because I truly felt you deserved the option of both colors since the original reversible design offered just that. And since the reversible rug took the top spot, I really felt I owed that to you.
I know some might be disappointed by this decision, but I truly hope you can understand why I am made it! And I hope you’re as excited as I am about the two cement tile rugs!!! They are in production now, and will be available for purchase later this year!
Stay tuned!!!!!! 🙂
Deanna says
I love the tile rugs so much, I think you made the right decision!! Especially since that’s what felt right for you! 🙂
Autumn Audet says
I actually am 100% happy with this decision! I think you made he best call!
Alyssa says
I LOVE both cement rugs and totally agree that both can compliment each other in the same home! So excited!
Brittney says
I think you made the right decision! I’m so happy you’ve got to put both colors of the cement tile rug through production!!! I love them both!
Caroline says
Yaaaaaayyyyyy!!! I’m so excited about both the light and dark going into production!! *Happy dance* don’t get me wrong, the ombré was beautiful but I was even more in love with your other design! ????
Melanie says
So rxciting!!! You made the right choice Lauren!!
Jordan says
This is perfect! So excited both the cement tile rigs will be available ????????????????????????
Victoria Griffing says
These look beautiful!! Can’t wait to scoop them up when they are released.
Ashlee G says
Yay so excited. About both options. I think you made a great choice. A little bummed I love your ombre design way more than theirs but sacrifices, right. Lol. Can’t wait to be able to order for my home.
Lacee Landers says
In the end, you ultimately have to be happy with the design, material, and quality of the rugs since you are the designer. But if you’re needing a little reassurance, you made a great choice in my opinion. I can’t wait to purchase!!!
Jennifer says
I think you made a great decision!
I hope your mind is at ease now.
You submitted two gorgeous rugs and should be so proud of yourself.
For what it’s worth, I stand by your choice 100%
Hannah says
Oh man! I must have missed it, but the rug isn’t reversible anymore??
Lauren McBride says
See the post I linked within this post!
Mary Beth Reichow says
I love both of those, and I’m gonna have a tough time choosing which one to use in my dining area!
Amanda says
These are stunning Lauren!! Would absolutely love them for my bathroom. Great job!! Any chance there’s a list I can be put on to be notified when they’re available for purchase?
Cathey Barringer says
We also fell in love with BOTH designs— so it was not unexpected that your “poll” was a near 50/50 split! So glad we will have opportunity to purchase and enjoy BOTH! No… we are definitely not disappointed.
Emily says
So excited!! I love those tile rugs! Can’t go wrong.
Lindsay J says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the decision you made regarding sending both tile rugs into production over the ombre. I think the tile rugs are so much more unique and special in design. And obviously people love them BOTH equally! I can imagine places in my home where both can/will work. Can’t wait to place an order!
Emily says
I was holding my breath throughout this post and I honestly couldn’t be more excited!
Alex stan says
Beautiful!!! I am so glad you went with this decision. One question…since now we will have to buy both rugs instead of one to get both looks will there be a discount for buying both?
Lauren McBride says
I don’t have a say on that, unfortunately!
Elaine Ianniello says
I totally understand your decision & you did great! I love both sides of the cement tile rugs!!
Congratulations
Lauren Aceto says
I think you made the right decision. The tile print is so beautiful in both colors it would be a shame to not be able to use both designs. I can’t wait to be able to purchase it!
Rebekah Gilbert says
That was a good move Lauren! I know you don’t want to disappoint us, but I think this was the best way to go about it, especially since your cement rug is so unique and the ombré rug is more common of a find. You did a good job making this decision and I would have done the same! I cannot wait to get one of these cement rugs for my home!!! They would go perfect in my kitchen!!
Rachel says
Absolutely love the grey one! I am so glad you picked both of these because they are completely gorgeous! 🙂 Personally, I think you made the right call.
Kelly says
Where can I buy the rug? and how much is it? Thank you. Love it!
Lauren McBride says
It will be available this fall!
Victoria Berry says
As much as I loved the ombre rug, you absolutely made the right decision!! I can’t wait for them to be available!!
Carissa says
Can’t wait to purchase one of these rugs! Love them both!
meg says
I saw in one of your stories your glass fishing floats, Could you please tell me where you got them? Or maybe feature that room in your blog- just an idea 😉
Lauren McBride says
Pier 1!