12 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Rug in Less Than 2 Hours
Stencil a plain one with a medallion print
If your plain rug needs some personality, this is an easy way to do it. Get tutorial here
Turn a cheap rug into an outdoor beauty
Outdoor rugs are expensive, but with some paint, a cheap rug be even better. Get tutorial here
Or stencil it with a simple pattern
This transformation from a plain rug into a stunning one took less than two hours. Get tutorial here
Turn an outdated mat into a fun welcome sign
Make sure your guests take off their shoes with a fun place to put them. Get tutorial here
Make a rug look expensive with paint
A stencil and some paint turned this old rug into a charming sisal rug. Get tutorial here
Stripe it up with painter’s tape
This has got to be the simplest way to update a rug without too much hassle. Get tutorial here
Brighten it up with some colorful paint
Pink your favorite shade and get to work updating your rug into a stunning piece of work. Get tutorial here
Spray paint it with graphic colors
Bright, bold, and beautiful is what this rug turned into. Get tutorial here
Turn a plain drop cloth into a colorful rug
Spray paint it to add some color, and use it at the front door, mudroom, or anywhere! Get tutorial here
Use a sponge to add layers of color
You can get different shades and lots of color with a sponge, tape, and some paint. Get tutorial here
Get a high-end look with paint
Painting this West-Elm design takes the same time it would for you to go to the store and buy it. Get tutorial here
Jazz it up with bright circles of color
Your plain rug is no match for this bright spray painted one. Get tutorial here
