definately would work. The colors of the rug, chocolate, green and blue are perfect with your wall color as well.

I too think that rug would work with what you're describing, but since this is something you want to get right, why not post some pics and ask for some other suggestions. People here have a way of finding some of the best options.

I posted some pictures last month ("Small Condo Furnishing Challenge" thread). While I didn't get much response I also was not in the place yet to answer some questions about dimensions, etc. I'm working with one "great room" with so-called "transitional" elements. The choice of rug will be important to the overall emerging decorating scheme. I really want an oriental of some type and like the quality of Bashian rugs (having had them in the past). Please see next post for another one that I'm considering. Any thoughts are welcome.

Another lovely rug:
http://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/Bashian-Wilshire-HG122/104257/164677#reviews

we have Brazilian cherry floors and even tho they're reddish, I think they're very neutral... if you have something different (like tile) in a nearby kitchen, you might want to factor that color into your decision...

either of those rugs you show I think would look great with both the walls and the floor.

Here are the pics of Cassandra's condo. The a bordered rug will make the space appear even smaller than it is. I think the former owners selection of a light colored rug, might have been the best solution to this space.

I really like that ivory rug there. Could you look for one with a lot of cream in it? I'd be hesitant to go too gold or yellow as you already have so much of that in the space.

You might try this rug from Home Depot. I would get a rug bigger than the one pictured to allow it to go under the couch some. We used this rug in our living room with cream linen furniture and my daughter used it in her living room with brown furniture. It looks nice in both settings.

The furnishings you see in the photos are not mine. I'll be placing my (future) furniture elsewhere than where they are in the photos: the rug (6 x 9 or thereabouts) and two chairs will go in front of the fireplace. I do like cream/ivory but will avoid it due to my cats. I have in mind an "artful" 100% wool rug that will hide the inevitable staining from cat barf :)

Better for you to consider a patterned cut pile polypropylene rug if you have a pet. Wool will hold the smell. The polypropylene rug can be hosed down if necessary.

These are from Nourison Ultima Collection. Not too expensive, but look very impressive.