Do you have cats or dogs? I think my cats would love scratching that rug with its rough texture.

Walk on this small rug barefoot and see how it feels.

Spill stuff on it and see how well it cleans up.

Get it wet and see if it smells.

As far as a pattern, I think it could work. But maybe you can do much better on price. Have you checked the rugsusa or augarea or rugsdirect sites?

jockewing, I like the graphic pattern but have the same concerns as 3dgrad for livability. Check these two @ overstock which have a contemporary feel but are hand-tufted wool. Hand-knotted is preferable and you may get lucky on ebay or CL. These are slightly higher price that the jute but definitely will wear better.

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-tufted-Milano-Wool-Rug-9-x-12/3038941/product.html

Here is a link that might be useful: diamond fleur de lis rug

abundant, thanks for the posting, but that really doesn't fit my style at all, and I'm not in the position to pay that much.

The rug is very comfortable underfoot--not scratchy at all. My dog has pretty much ignored it. Just spilled some water on it on purpose, and it beaded up on the surface and wouldn't penetrate into the rug even after almost a minute. Maybe I should spill something else on it to test it.

I think the rug is great, and the price is great. Sisal would be more durable than jute, but more expensive.

Astonishingly, even outdoor carpet looks to be more expensive. The one below looks nice in photo, but not sure about IRL.

Your old rug looks good too, and might be more flexible than the patterned rug.

Here is a link that might be useful: outdoor rug

I love it. My grandma had a similar rug in her living room for years - I loved it. I have a rug with a similar weave and it is very soft and hides stains because of the big weave and bit of pattern. I would go for it. It's funny mjlb says sisal would wear better because when I was looking for a new rug, I found most said the opposite - that jute wears best.

It does look very casual to me. I don't think it matches the style of the chair if they are going in the same room.

This may sound like heresy, but I'm not a big fan of either jute or sisal. My DD has had 2 different rugs of that type and they both show dirt easily, don't clean up well, and feel so lacking in comfort compared to a wool rug.

I agree that it'll be tricky finding a 9x12 for $350 (guessing about the shipping on yours), but I'd hold out for wool or buy a piece of carpet and have it bound. You could probably find a carpet you like and put it over a pad. We did that in a former family room that was odd shaped. and we were able to have a carpet cut that fit into it nicely over the hardwood floor in the seating area.

It seems to me that the jute rug is a very different style than that chair with the queen anne legs. JMHO. Good luck!

Well, the chair is really just a hand me down. It's not really my style, either. I think I would be sold on the rug if the weave was a little more refined. I think the way it is woven makes it look just a tad too casual, but I still really do like it. I just don't know what to do!!!! Does anyone have any rugs sites I could try? I've already looked at overstock.com.

Bottom of link below describes characteristics of various carpet fibers.

I thought something seemed familiar, so I searched earlier posts... So where's that photo of the new dining room lamp? Just kidding...

Here is a link that might be useful: carpet fibers

"Opinion": Unless your room is out of the Potterybarn catalog, I think I would go with something more comfortable. I use these on my porch as they aren't comfortable to walk on or for kids or pets to play on.

OK, I found this rug that I like also. It doesn't have the alternating color, but I like the textured design, and the pattern looks a little more formal as it has smaller knots. I really like it alot. The 8x10 is only $250 with free shipping, unfortunately the 9x12 jumps all the way to $399. Why is there always such a huge jump up? The size isn't increasing so much to warrant that much of a price jump. I guess I could live with the 8x10, but if I really like it, I could live with $399. Anyway, with the free shipping, it wouldn't be much more than the 9x12 in the other rug. Also, the website says you can return for free within 30 days if you don't like it. I'm thinking of ordering the smallest size of this one too. Do you trust these free shipping and return web sites?

Here is the rug: (Does it look as thick as the other one to you?)
http://www.naturalarearugs.com/jute-jewel.php

Yes, it looks like a doormat.

I'm puzzled why you'd ask for opinions, receive so many negative ones, and continue pursuing something that costs $400 you are reluctant to spend, that doesn't look great, wear well, feel good, or stay clean??? And why even ask for opinions if you plan to ignore the ones that don't agree with what you want to hear?

OK, I've re-read my last post and that was a bit harsh and blunt. Sorry about that...stepping down humbly off my high horse.

I like it, but it does look thin -- only way to tell is with sample. Which brings up idea of a rug pad -- which will make any rug look better. West Elm charges $59 for 9x12.

Of all the alternatives, I actually like your existing rug best. Have you thought about adding a border to that rug? It wouldn't get you to 9x12, but maybe to 8'6" x 10'6".

Here is a link that might be useful: DIY Add Border to Rug

I didn't realize my post immediately followed a link to a different rug. The original rug jockewing proposes to buy looks like a door mat to me.

I like it and the pattern should help hide any soil spots. If you've walked on it and it's comfortable to you and you like it then get it.

We have a solid sisal under our breakfast table that we thought would only last a year because of staining possibilities. Well, 5 years later the thing is wearing like concrete. We've cleaned up wine, tomato sauce and doggie "oops" and no signs of staining or wearing.

I've found the best rug cleaner to be plain, old, Lysol spray. It leaves no soapy buildup or oily residue and disinfects as the dirt comes up.

OK, I found this rug that I like also. It doesn't have the alternating color, but I like the textured design, and the pattern looks a little more formal as it has smaller knots. I really like it alot. The 8x10 is only $250 with free shipping, unfortunately the 9x12 jumps all the way to $399. Why is there always such a huge jump up? The size isn't increasing so much to warrant that much of a price jump. I guess I could live with the 8x10, but if I really like it, I could live with $399. Anyway, with the free shipping, it wouldn't be much more than the 9x12 in the other rug. Also, the website says you can return for free within 30 days if you don't like it. I'm thinking of ordering the smallest size of this one too. Do you trust these free shipping and return web sites?

Here is the rug: (Does it look as thick as the other one to you?)
http://www.naturalarearugs.com/jute-jewel.php

I went into Crate & Barrel store today, since I had 15-20 minutes to kill before meeting. And look what I found -- 9x12 sisal for $239 (usually $475).

I still like the rug that you have better, but for 9x12 size, this is a good price.

Here is a link that might be useful: Crate and Barrel sisal rug