Hi dlmoreau! I get the same reaction from my children. haha. I like the second rug with geometric neutrals for your living room. It gives the space more texture especially since your couch is a solid color. The "brick" pattern would go better in the kitchen, though be careful with spills because you'll have to clean it regularly, may be a darker rug will be better for the kitchen and less hassle to tidy up?

As an artisan designer of oriental rugs I just have to say that if you're ready to invest in handmade 100 percent wool art rug you might find it will last longer and it's more enjoyable to collect (at least for me).

Here are some of my suggestions of oriental rugs that would add color and bit of statement to your space. The first is for the kitchen and the second for the living room.

Traditional Rugs by Hagerstown Carpet & Flooring Rugknots Oriental Rugs

Contemporary Rugs by Hagerstown Carpet & Flooring Rugknots Oriental Rugs

What a find! I think either one would do nicely.

Affordable is important, but when it comes to rugs you should really be wary of anything too cheap. Out of all the items in a room, the rug is the most manageable to keep clean and in proper condition for many years of use. It should therefore be one of the larger investments you make in decorating each room of your home.

Hi---well, it seems as though you do have a preference-as it's the one you already have situated under the sectional... Perfect for your space! If you want---the kitchen ceiling would look amazing painted a soft blue/green hue from the rug... Hope this is helpful. CheerS!

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Definitely the geometric. Has beautiful colors and gives the impression of stone.

Very pretty geometric! I vote that one too! This dilemma was solved before it started--haha!

The other rug might be cool in a boys' bedroom? Keep them both! :)

I should note, both are 100% wool and were found on super clearance at a last chance sale at retailers outlet store. The first currently retails online for about 4x what I paid. I've seen some absolutely gorgeous wool rugs in the plus $2k range but my investments at this point in life are in "children's futures" aka college:-).
Unfortunately, final clearance means no returns so I've committed to a Tim Gunn "make it work" effort! Thnx again all!

Love the mosaic one for the couch. Would the other work in a dining space? I love getting a deal like that, my living room 8x10 was $15 !

As a passionate rug buyer, I understand your issue with not wanting to spend big $$,
but honestly, neither of those rugs are attractive. Sorry. The brick one especially.. ugh

If it HAS to be one of those 2, then the geometric.

The brick one is subtler than the picture implies. However, given the price it shld be well suited for the basement. Perhaps under a Foosball table!

I like the geometric.

Then the geometric it is! Great idea to use the 'brick' pattern in a more playful space.....

Thnx rudyelliegrace. Unfortunately your first comment touched on what I kind of thought to begin with. Don't truly love the geometric one either. So may be back to square one on living room. Was hoping to find a rug that had some color, preferably med/deep green but not easy to find on a budget. Ah well.

I hear you about the budget thing. I have found that changing out rugs gives me the biggest bang for my budget bucks. Rather than buy high quality rugs that I will be stuck with for many years, I look for nice, inexpensive ones to change out with the season. They never go to waste, I just use them outside on the patio for a party, over top of wall to wall carpet in the bedrooms etc. Then, when I want to get more, they are always a big seller at a yard sale, and very welcome to those less fortunate at a re-sale shop!
So live with the one you have in the living room for now and keep your eyes open for another that truly speaks to you!

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Have the darker mosaic rug for the winter months, and change it out to the basketweave lighter onefor the summer months. Easy peasy!