Rug over laminate

19 years ago

Some of you may recall my first post recently about our purchase of a home in NW Florida. This is our primary residence and is not near the beach so we want a tasteful southern style with just a touch of local coastal influence.

The new floors went in and we think they look great. Here's a few before and afters and a couple of questions.

This is the before shot in the kitchen.

After

Before shot with former owners' furniture

After shot - Wallpaper will soon be gone

This shows the travertine tile we just installed around the fireplace.

Now we want to start adding rugs. What do you guys think of using one of these two 8 x 10 rugs versus an oriental or other type rug for the living room?

I like this sisal one the best since I think it has a nice contrast with the furniture

This is a bamboo rug but may not have enough contrast with the floor?

Also, what size and shape rug would you suggest in this 6' x 7' foyer?

This is a rug we had that is 2'6" x 4'2" and we think it's too small. Should we go 3x5, 4x6 or round?

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19 years ago
Not sure about what size you'd need, but just want to say that I think the sisal rug would be lovely and very much in keeping with that southern/touch-of-coastal look you're after. Mostly I wanted to tell you that your new floors are absolutely stunning. What a difference!
Tryin2Grow
19 years ago
Is the leather furniture staying?

If so, I don't think the sisal/bamboo types look weighty enough with the leather sectional. Are you aware of the pitfalls of sisal as far as keeping clean?

For your entrance, I would choose a 4x6, and not a round rug. The rug should be closer to the door, but I realize you probably don't have it that way now because it's too small.
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mdindestin
Original Author
19 years ago
Yes, we're trying to work around the leather sofa and love seat. We'll probably replace it in the next few years.

I agree with you on not going with a round rug. DW wants round; I don't.

Mark