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Rug color selection

11 years ago
So I've been looking for the perfect rug for the past six months. I can't seem to find a nice one. The design of the room and sofa I have are not helping

Anyways I am trying out a flor rug. My design consultant said deep blues, purple, and maroon would look good in the room but I'm not so sure. The room is mostly creamy colors with grey couch.

I can't change my couch right now. I attached a pic of the colors and room. The pic is of old rug. We didn't like it cuz it was too large and colors blended with couch. Also sofa is flipped on other side now.

Would these deep colors look nice?

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  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Yes, but depending on the rug and the look you want to achieve, The grey couch you have could go with many colors. Good luck! :)
  • 11 years ago
    Ok. I like the brown teals.
  • 11 years ago
    Can you take another image of the room as it is now ...at level not from above.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I perfer the dark blue. The maroon seems a bit dated to me and the light blue would be trading the "patterned" blue/gray rug for a solid colour. You have some green/gray/yellow tones in the fireplace. Have you thought of pulling those colours into your space? Like Lucidos shows in the rug above, all the colours in the fireplace are present in that rug.

    I'm wondering if you are having a hard time because you are getting colour clashes where you don't expect them to be. Right now I can see that the sofa and fireplace surround are arguing a bit. The fireplace is more green/yellow and the sofa is more gray/blue. To get this to work, you will want the fireplace colours to be integrated in with the sofa hues.

    You might have to look at dealing with the sofa or the fireplace surround. Those are the two things causing some colour issues. The peach coloured tiles aren't helping...but they are neutral enough that you can ignore them.
  • 11 years ago
    I am not home now so I will take a pic of that when I get home. Here's a close up of fireplace. There is some grey in it as well.
  • 11 years ago
    I like that coppery tone but it's so hard to pull off without looking orange. A few other options for you..muted soft tones seem to work best. I would integrate coppery tones in the room though.
  • 11 years ago
    I like those. I thought of using flor to get a rug because I can customize the size without covering up the fireplace tiles. They don't seem to have a lot of variety in the colors I want. But I do like how I can customize the size.
  • 11 years ago
    It all depends how you lay out the room as to needing a custom size. For that sofa I can see the corner ( where your littleone is in the image) facing the center of the fireplace. Give me the dimensions of the room and sectional and I'll mock it up for you.
  • 11 years ago
    The room is approx 15x14. We moved the sectional flipped to where it is now. So it's by the wall by fireplace. So window is now open. Was thinking to put two small chairs near there.

    Sectional is 154w x 37h x 98d
    http://www.havertys.com/furniture/11046
  • 11 years ago
    Lucidos I've added what you requested!
  • 11 years ago
    Actually any of those would work as long as you bring in accent pieces to tie it together. I tried mocking up your room but the measurements of the sofa can't be correct. Can you take a picture with the new layout?
  • 11 years ago
    They are looking the same teal as your current choice - is it my monitor? Don't laugh, but did you see this one? http://www.flor.com/spot-on-purple.html#
  • 11 years ago
    Hi---you have to pull the cool and warm hues together in this space and because of all the angles, curves are a must. I recall this rug---anyway, here is what I recommend. Add some toss pillows to the sofa... Hope this is helpful. Good Luck!
    [houzz=
    Cute NOBE bungalow · More Info
    ]

    https://www.rugsdoneright.com/ProductDetail.asp?SKU_ID=39465
  • 11 years ago
    I think the deep blue and teal would both look great with the grey couch. Good luck!
  • 11 years ago
    Lucidos I added a link to the couch.

    Also pics r below. PlZ excuse my daughters mess!!
  • 11 years ago
    Love the scroll print ivory-beige rug suggested by lucidos...it picks up the colour & pattern so well from the fireplace & goes fabulously well with floor, couch, wall colour
  • 11 years ago
    What color chairs would u go with? Target is having a great sale now on furniture. Lucidos ur mock up looks amazing. I always thought I need a rug first! Either case I need to decide the rug today cuz flor is having a sale.

    http://m.target.com/c/chairs-living-room-furniture/-/N-5xtlzZ5zktyZ5zktxZ5zktyZ5zktx?Sort=Featured&clearCategId=5xtlz&Nao=0
  • 11 years ago
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  • 11 years ago
    I don't know if you noticed yet or not but when It comes to designing I have noo clue! But I would prefer something not too bulky and not with a wild design
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    That works fine! and see you do have a clue. Sometimes, with the thousands of possibilities we can get a bit lost.

    Are there any others there you like?
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    I really like what Natalie found for you and would consider it :) A chair to compliment the colours would add to your room . If you decide to go with grey instead here is one and I would get a blue chair with this one
    Jaipur City Bellevue 3'6" x 5'6" Nazarine Blue, Bluestone Rug · More Info


    or get a plain one like this and just add some pillows like these

    Savino 7-Piece Sectional Sofa · More Info

    Safavieh Handmade Malibu Natural Beige Shag Rug (8' x 10') · More Info
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks guys for all ur help!

    The rug I'm thinking of now is this

    http://m.flor.com/positive-slant-titanium.html

    Too crazy?
  • 11 years ago
    Faddu That works great with a ton of choices...Good pick!
  • 11 years ago
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    Hi---the rug should have curves, circles, organic design---everything has angles/lines in your room. You need to soften the edges. When selecting a rug, do take your tile and sofa color into consideration. The carpet tiles look "off" with your existing elements. Hope you find this info helpful. :)
  • 11 years ago
    The pattern is jarring ..feel the living room requires much softer looking rug.
    See how in reference pic the rug is used for hallway which is just a transition area not resting area.
  • 11 years ago
    Yeah I prob won't go with that one. Thinking of a Combo of grey with the following
    http://m.flor.com/hither-yon-orange.html#0
    And
    http://m.flor.com/cambium-marigold.html#0

    I need rug therapy :(
  • 11 years ago
    I think you need to pick a rug from another source or go with a solid if you must buy from them.

    And Nat you are so correct I forgot the tile floor.
  • 11 years ago
    That's what I'm thinking more and more that I need to forget flor. I liked them cuz I could cover a larger area without the rug being a rectangle.
  • 11 years ago
    These r the chairs I got

    http://m.target.com/p/mallory-upholstered-armless-chair-new-junoon-cumin/-/A-15154750

    It had the green and teal in it which should work. Now the rug I'm thinking should be solid with no design. I can add patterned pillows to the sectional, some solid drapes to pull the room tog.

    Did I get it right? Lol
  • 11 years ago
    These might work, will have to see them in your room. It's that peachy floor tile, that's a Sinker! LOL!
  • 11 years ago
    Target
  • 11 years ago
    Any of these could work, as they have that hint of pink/peach...
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks Natalie. When we were building our house we decided to get the cheap tile and replace later. The choices were limited and the nicest ones were wayyyy over our budget.

    The rug should cover most of the area. What color rug do u think is best? Still the first one lucidos posted ?
  • 11 years ago
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    Great choice. I don't think you will be disappointed. So..still shopping at Target I found these.

    Or any solid color in that chair. Perhaps the mid tone green in a shag.

    http://m.target.com/p/threshold-natural-core-solid-curtain-panel/-/A-14370459

    Then find a floor lamp that takes a shade and you can do any number of things to the shade to get a soft yellow effect such as paint it or add cloth or wallpaper.

    Then an accent table and coffee table, artwork and perfect.
  • 11 years ago
    I don't know, it's hard to tell if the chair will go with that rug. The floor (tile) is different in lucidos mockup.
  • 11 years ago
    I think a solid rug seems to be best choice. The original rug lucidos recommended seems to just blend in with everything else.

    I think I'm getting the hang of designing :)
  • 11 years ago
    Exactly Faddu. When I looked at the images of the room I realized you needed the chairs..from there the design just grew legs. I think you are on a perfect track now. You will do well young padawan :)

    I'll mock up some things tommorow..better pictures would help a lot clearer and a bit further back toward the entry.

    Although that original rug is lovely I think the chair pattern you evolved to is more modern and has more versatility.
  • 11 years ago
    Lucidos what was wrong with the sectional by the window like the pic I added? My husband hates it the way it is. He doesn't like how it's making the room look smaller and making the walkway to our master bedroom small. He's into open spaces and the way it was in the pic made the room more open he says.
  • 11 years ago
    Your sectional is a bit large for that window corner the end hangs into the entry but if that is your preference ..by all means. You should put a floor plant or a coat stand or a tall vase to that tiny corner it creates if you want it there.
  • 11 years ago
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    What if it were squared to the FP? The end that is against the wall-rotated to be directly across from the FP; console table behind-maybe?
  • 11 years ago
    No then it's not easy to sit in the room. I'm ok with the way it is. It's the husband who's not happy lol.
  • 11 years ago
    Faddu. Good design makes everyone in the family comfortable and happy. What if you eliminated the one portion of the sectional then faced the sofa in front of the fireplace and put a chair on each side?
  • 11 years ago
    It would look strange because one side of sofa would be armless. He really wanted a sectional for the room and now we realized a sectional doesn't work.
  • 11 years ago
    I think the longer portion has 2 arms? I'm suggesting taking the shorter portion out of the equation entirely.
  • 11 years ago
    No it doesn't. Just one arm :(
  • 11 years ago
    Honestly faddu1, I'm no designer, but I do have eyes. :) Don't get discouraged..... your fireplace is gorgeous, I love the colors in the stone/tiles. The sectional is nice and great for a family. I think you can make it work. Just find a rug YOU like to start with. Good luck, it's a great space! :)
  • 11 years ago
    Ahh I see it has a high connecting corner my apologies.