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Discoinferno

Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone know who makes the rug that sits in the Big Brother living room? It's right in front of the two chairs the nominated houseguests sit in front of on eviction night. They had the same rug last year and I was bidding on it on eBay but got my bid cancelled because I didn't live in LA.... can anyone help me.... (I love this rug.)

Sbw

Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The person who has the rug from last year has posted here recently. Her nick is Jack-Russell. She posted in the Official Countdown .... thread. Her pic in her profile is of "The Rug".

I was editing while Webkitty was posting.

Webkitty

Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 08:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I remember that post but can't remember who posted it!
Disco, maybe you could contact the production company for the show and ask them if they could give you the company that makes the rug.

As far as getting that exact same rug that is in the BB house, they might have had it made for the show, but you might be able to get something similar.

Jesse

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 08:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it's posted somewhere in the Countdown thread . . . I remember Thowel commenting on it

Moondance

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 08:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Jack_Russell

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Therlin

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 08:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love that rug and I'm in the market for one for my living room.

Someone please figure out where it came from!

Webkitty

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 09:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Jack_Russell!!! Please come to this thread! There are people here who want to find out about your rug. LOL!!

(Therlin, that's the best I'm gonna do for you!)

Lurknomore

Friday, July 12, 2002 - 09:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Seriously, call the show. Find the number for CBS studios in CA, ask for the Big Brother production office. From then I'd try asking for a props or set director, and if they won't give you one ask for a production assistant. If you get a nice receptionist just tell her what you are looking for and ask for the appropriate person to talk to.

Deedee

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
While looking thru the Sunday sale flyers I saw this rug. It is from Storehouse. The rug is also for sale on their website.

http://www.storehouse.com

It is in the red living room group. It is called an Italian blocks rug.

Hope this helps.

Robinyyes

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They also used to sell this rug at IKEA untill about 3 mos ago. It was $295.

Therlin

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.storehouse.com/storehouse/rug018.html

ouch, a little on the pricey side.

Ryn

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
rug
3'6" x 5'6" $249
5' x 8' $449
8' x 10'6" $949

"jack_russell" hasn't logged in for a couple of days. So be patient ;)

Twiggyish

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's gorgeous. I have just the spot for the top one.

Car54

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's one that seems a little less expensive:
squares rug

Dlkuhn4

Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 10:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi!
My husband made me one just like that before we saw it on BB2. He is in the carpet business and it's really easy to make and you can make a large one cheap. We made one to fit our living room floor so the kids didn't ruin the installed carpet. If you want to know how let me know and I will give directions.
Donna

Discoinferno

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 03:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey, thanks everyone for the info.... I'm checking to see if I have any of these stores in our area!

Wcv63

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 04:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Dlkuhn, I want to know how! Is it easy for the average person or just for those with relatives in the carpet business? :)

Also can you estimate the cost to make one vs the cost to buy one?

Seamonkey

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.homedecorators.com/search.asp?subcat=205&Start=10&search=

If that doesn't work go to

http://www.homedecorators.com

Click on Rugs and synthetics and look for
Pizzazz

It isn't the same, looks to be smaller squares but the paper catalog has some very interesting rugs, I must say..

Seamonkey

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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Misslibra

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Donna I would be interested in making my own Rug You can put what ever colors you like, and if it's as easy as you said it was I want to know how to do it??

Scorpiomoon

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Someone mentioned that Ikea made a rug like this. If I'm not mistaken, wasn't the house furnished with stuff from Ikea for the past two years? (It definitely was the first year.) Wouldn't the rug come from Ikea?

Misslibra

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 07:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This year Ikea didn't furnish the house.

Dlkuhn4

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 10:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi
It really is easy. Any one can do it. I'm not sure how the board works but if you can send me your email address I can send you directions or I can post it on here. Let me know what works. It cost about 20 maybe 30 to make if that depends on size. Mine cost about 20.00 and it is about 12feet by 10 feet. It covers the middle of my floor so the kids don't make mess. It may not be as perfact as the store ones but it also didn't cost 500.00 either. I have had alot of people ask me were we bought it. So it must look pretty good. I also feel good know we worked on it as a family project.Let me know.
Donna

Misslibra

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 10:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Dlkuhn4, could you post the instructions here on the board in (Decorating Projects) here is the link to click on Decorating Projects.

Because I'm sure other's here on the board might be interested. And thanks for sharing the info with us. :)

Car54

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 02:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I had a "patchwork" rug like that made of carpet squares in my very first college apartment in the
late '70's. (very old here!). It was inexpensive and really easy to do!