OSH, don't sell it. It's lovely in the pics you posted. I think the size is fine, and you have terrific taste -- don't second-guess yourself anymore!

Thanks, walkin. The other problem is, however, that now the rug in the LR is smaller than the rug in this room, yet the LR is bigger. The two rooms are adjacent to each other. Won't that look weird?

And do you like this rug better than the Windsor (which I love)? There's one on ebay now for a great price, and they hardly ever show up--so it's now or never.

Here is a link that might be useful: Allison's Windsor Rug

TOO ME IT SEEMS THE SOFA SHOULD BE PULLED UP OVER IT A BIT MORE...JUST PAST THE BORDER? ( oops all caps:>/) Did you mean to put it over the other area rug? That doesn't look quite right to me. Hmm, re-looking, it seems you should pull the rug back under the sofa instead. This would allow the desk chair to sit fully on the wood floor. But then I see there is the concern re. the bookcase. Would the bookcase look silly turned the other way next to the sofa, facing out? Beautiful rug...love the botanicals.

leahcate: No, if it stayed, the grey rug would go--for sure. I just laid it over for taking a pic. I don't think the bookcase would work the other way--it would push the sofa past the door when it was open. So--you're suggesting moving the rug under the sofa rather than between the sofa and chair? Hmmm.

Do you prefer this rug to the Windsor for my study?

I wish Allison were around, so she could weigh in, too--since she knows the Windsor "intimately." :)

Thanks, Leah, for the suggestions.

I think you need to hold on to that rug.

a. It's beautiful.

2. You seem a bit on the fence.

c. I don't the size issue's you stated above are really relevant. Seriously, how many home dec. critics do you have traipsing through your house? Probaby as many as me...just one...you.

4. Plus if you hold onto it, and I get a job in short order, and I am able to visit my friends in Wakefield, I can swing by and buy it from you!

Ya know...just spitballing here....

lauren: LOL.

That's just it: I AM on the fence. And history teaches me that that's not the place to be when laying out significant cash on something I will live with forever (probably).

If I don't keep it, though, AND don't sell it, give me a holler if and when you ever decide you might want to have a look at it. Actually, Macy's and Expo Design have it on the floor, so it's easy to see it in person. :)

My dh just walked in the room and I lobbed Lauren's idea at him. He said, "No, this room really calls for a full rug between the sofa and desk." Oh really? Since when did HE have a clue about rug placement? Sheesh.

I also think she should keep it. I have a smaller version in my tiny entry and it's a beautiful rug. If you pull it under the sofa legs a bit, can you angle the book case in the corner? If you did that, so the chair at the desk wouldn't 'catch' on it as it's pulled in and out, I'd almost suggest one of those clear plastic mats for under the chair, and over that edge of the rug, unless you're good about picking up the chair to move it.

I have seen other photos of the sofa, and I know it's more taupe that the greenish that shows in this pic, which makes the rug and sofa look beautiful together! I think with maybe a throw over the back and a few pillows that have the colors of the rug in them, this could work well.

But, TRULY, if you prefer the Windsor, that is what you should get. I just hate for you to lose money on a beautiful rug.

I love the rug in the study.. it really brightens the room up. I agree that the rug should be under the sofa rather than between the chair and the sofa. It is better not to have the chair partially on the rug and partially on the hardwood anyhow.

I guess I am not such a perfectionist but I wouldn't worry one bit about the rugs being different in the two rooms. First, they are not open to each other, secondly the rug in the living room looks perfect-- not too small in the least.

The windsor is beautiful but I don't think it suits your room as well.

funkyart: My other concern is that that sofa in the study (a smallish sofa) is a sofabed and really, really heavy--won't that ruin the rug, with such a heavy piece of furniture on it (and people) on it for years on end?

squirrel: If you're around, and are feeling in the mood, could I impose on you to photoshop this rug into my study? The auction is over in two hours and it would be great to have a visual of it before deciding. If so, thank you!!!!

That rug comes in a smaller version for an entry?! Where can I find one??!! (Well, I guess it depends how expensive it is.... and wonders if it will clash with the "gift" rug she acquired yesterday that has deep reds and greens and golds for the as-of-not-yet-closed-on house's living room... hmmm....)

OS: Keep the rug! It's so prettyyyyy....

^_^

OS, I just saw this -- just got back from more vet stuff!

Let me pull it in real quick. Is this Allison's rug? It looks different.

Your existing rug is pretty, but I really like the Windsor and am glad you brought it to my attention! (no I won't bid on it) I think it would look fantastic in your room and that the size would work better too.

Colors unadjusted, as shown in ad:

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squirrel: Fantastic! Thank you!

bluemoon: I think I should bid on the Windsor, since we just try reconfiguring the other rug under the sofa and realized that we can't easily open and close the door because the rug is then in the way. :(

Here's Allison's rug, different color tones:

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Thank you squirrel. In return:

Here is a link that might be useful: UofSC

They must be missing that hormone that let's them know when they're full! I don't know where they put it all, lol.

You're welcome : ) I hope you saw Allison's version, as the colors are probably more accurate. I think it looks beautiful. Hope it's a real bargain and you win.

I did see Allison's rugs, which she graciously posted photos of at my request. Those photos are what convinced me to get the Windsor. And I did. :)

I meant the ps in your room. Congrats! How long does it take to ship?

Congrats! And I have to say that seeing the version with allison's rug swayed my opinion. It's funny what a little tweak in color does to a room.

So do you get Allison's lab too? ;)

squirrel: I should have it by next week. :)

funkyart: I think she's probably holding on to the lab. Drat!

I forgot to thank everybody for weighing in on my decision. So thank you!

Back to our regularly scheduled programming. . . .

It's a beautiful rug and the size is fine for the room. You do need to pull the sofa onto the rug about 6 inches or so.

Organic - I'm curious, how do you win your e-bay items so easily? It seems as though that rug would have been popular. Do you use special auction software?

bluemoon2: I would have thought it would be popular, too--especially because this rug hardly ever pops up on ebay, and certainly not at this price. I think, in this case, it's the fact that the seller has only one feedback rating. But I felt comfortable purchasing it because the seller has a very nice brick-and-mortar store in WA and is just trying to unload some Karastans (they will be listing more soon, in fact). I've also exchanged a few emails with him, and he was kind enough to send me a photo listing of all the other Karastan and Shaw rugs they will be listing soon.

I don't always win so easily. I go on ebay only when I have a particular goal in mind (sheets, rugs, etc.). Sometimes I lose! Long story, but some ebay old-timers taught me the correct way to play ebay without getting too caught up in it. I decide ahead of time exactly how much I am willing to pay for the item. Once the auction is about a minute from being over--even 30 seconds--I place my bid. If somebody outbids me at the last second, it's no big deal, since the amount I bid was my predetermined limit, anyway. It's called "sniping": swooping in at the last second to place a bid. Frankly, I don't understand why anybody bids before that--in my experience, it often invites more bids, which just drives the price up. Some people do use special auction software, as you pointed out, but I'm not that into ebay. :)

I love the English Manor collection!! I have the Kensington & really love Karastan rugs.

It looks very nice in your room.

Smiles:)

I should have blurred your dh's face -- I'm sure he loves being pasted all over the net! I'll delete it now : )

Both rugs are beautiful! I wish I could have seen the pics Squirrel posted.