That is a question only you can answer! Well, let me explain. Is it a faux pas? No. But pattern and color are so personal and what may be way too much pattern for one person could be not enough for another person. If you do decide to mix, I suggest one pattern be larger than the other (ex large flowers on the curtains with small oriental pattern on the rug). I've included some images of different combinations and hope that can help you decide whether you think you would like it.

You will have to click on the pictures to see it in full! Most of the rugs are cut off in the thumbnails!

Hi, I would say "yes" to that question. Do you HAVE to keep the floral curtains. Sometimes even blinds on their own would look better but, I do think the curtains and the carpet are going to clash.Why not put up a picture and let us see? Regards Dezi

thank you very much, havnt yet got the curtains, but I do love the french country floral look in tones or orange and cream, and wanted to get a persian carpet, but when I looked yesterday at the rug store, I wondered if it will be all too much flowers. Maybe a simple traditional carpet with not too many flowers would be better.