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What would you put with this rug?

10 years ago
I already have this rug on top of bamboo floors. I envisioned a mid gray sectional with two print chairs. I found chairs in this fabric but am hesitating because it does not have more of the rug colors. Solid teal chairs seem a bit boring. Any comments or suggestions? Or sources for upholstered chairs in fun colors. Thank you.

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  • 10 years ago
    Everdebz, you mean the rust or icky green?
  • 10 years ago

    You don't want to repeat too many colors, yes? The icky green isn't so icky, but why in your chair then? It can look great with another simpler rug btw.

  • 10 years ago

    love the sectional...maybe even one shade lighter. I would be tempted to go a bit less matchy for the armchair to the rug (think it may end up being more overwhelming once it;s all put together), perhaps something to pick up that rusty-brown shade in rug.


  • 10 years ago
    The bamboo is everywhere. Except for the Saltillo entry, kitchen, dining. The house is quirky. I like mid century and have quite a few pieces. Ignore the furniture. It's from our last house.
  • 10 years ago

    think something like this would look great

  • 10 years ago

    Nice house - unfortunately family is heading out the door. Back....

  • PRO
    10 years ago
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    Here is how the rug appears with a number of different color sectionals. It is a rough colored rug to work with unless you plan to use a burlap/ linen color.

    I think this color sofa/sectional above with teal/rust and blue pillows would work best.

  • 10 years ago

    Definitely the green chair posted by Beverly.

  • 10 years ago
    Thanks everyone. I was uncertain about the original print chair and now I have my answer. I just don't like the green color in the rug. Does anyone like this combo? The rug is a done deal. The chair swatch matches the teal better than the photo.
  • PRO
    10 years ago
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    If you go with that chair, I don't think the sectional color works.

  • 10 years ago
    Well crap. But I don't like anything gold or yellow. You have great suggestions. Linen seems to light for my slob of a husband and his dog! I love the teal sectional but isn't it overkill?
  • PRO
    10 years ago
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    tilediva, are you considering Room & Board for your sectional? Are there other suppliers you are considering?

    I think the photo I have of your rug is not a good representation of what is on your floor. Can you provide a photo of the rug on your floor? I think we can find something for you.

  • 10 years ago
    Actually, I am considering a local store for the sectional. Room and Board was just an example and they had the original swivel chair (Amos). Suggestions? The high prices swivel chair was from Kravet. A mere $4500 each and I want two.
  • 10 years ago
    Views of rug and floor
  • PRO
    10 years ago
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    Does the store have a website? No sense looking at sectionals for $3k, if you really only want to spend $1200.


  • PRO
    10 years ago
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    I would not choose gray with your scheme. I would concentrate on the darker blue with a hing of the turquoise.


    Choose a blue sectional with legs which match the hardwood. Add a couple of throw pillows.

    Clinton 2-Piece Sectional Sofa, Navy/Coal, Chaise on Left · More Info

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    OMG so much better in real life.

    OK, I have a suggestion. Use the circled color for the sectional and the 123 colors for the accent chairs and pillows.

  • 10 years ago


    how about this for the chairs?

    Cade Armchair - 38"Hx28"W, South Dts Brown/Plum · More Info

    Sectional Sofas and Furniture at Home Reserve · More Info


  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Macy's Home Furniture

  • 10 years ago
    Love the tan or dark oatmeal coloured sectional with rug the best, with perhaps burnt orange accent chair. Linen curtains. BM sea salt on walls perhaps
  • 10 years ago
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    Your flooring is warm including Saltillo [any of those are icky, don't]. The blue you chose is sort of slate, and in the heathery tone of rug, was it?

    is about opposite of rusty tiles so would be 'lively', but to me the turquoise would be ok, and maybe more lively? Blue is more a conservative choice, more neutral.... thinking out loud....

    Dark beige is very neutral and would seem to go [idk about photoshop] in person - check out samples with every color in rug....

  • 10 years ago

    You never answered I think - whatever sofa is colored - why is teal boring? Do you mean a solid is boring instead???

  • 10 years ago
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    One tone is called 'clay' [earthy I'd guess] and isn't as comfy as what they now have -- I see why you wanted a muddy grey -- could be cool to repeat vibe of Saltillo with nailheads. They might be traditional idk but almost seem handmade - hand-tacked.

    33.1 in. Easton Club Chair in Clay · More Info
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  • 10 years ago
    I guess I'm echoing what a friend told me about the teal. I know I'm contradicting myself...
  • 10 years ago

    Any there need a Captain Kirk laptop chair?!! It's 295.

    Odyssey Chair, Gunmetal and Teak · More Info

  • 10 years ago

    Make the rug the center piece, thus, a solid color piece of furniture in my opinion would be best; lots of good ideas here as an example too. Good luck! Flo

  • 10 years ago

    I wonder what typical paint company color the teals would be? In 1 it looked almost dark seafoam??

  • 10 years ago
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    $1079 but to see that with men around, could repeat earthy weight of Saltillo and cast iron [?] stove.... almost industrial vibe? or not? just to talk about it. I love the blue ones - you could add a rust / medium warm brown chair.

    Peterman Industrial Loft Black Iron Brown Leather Armchair · More Info

  • 10 years ago

    In my search this showed, cute hmm? with your arch shapes? :)

    Seria Rattan Twinlight Table Lamp 25 1/2 Inches Tall Tobacco Finish Rattan Shad · More Info

  • 10 years ago

    Keep the major furniture pieces solid and add patterns in your pillows.




  • 10 years ago

    I like your thread and sorry one more, but cool for men - An accurate copy of WWII fighter planes seat for $300.

    Avion Brown Leather Club Chair, Brown With Aluminum Sheath · More Info

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Love the rug, but it does present some interesting challenges, especially with your desires. However, here are a couple ideas.

    Imperial Sofa, Blue · More Info
    this is a reasonably priced sofa in Navy Blue leather. I think that would work with the darker blues in the rug and "ground" your space so you could then use other colors that would act as "accents".

  • PRO
    10 years ago


    Draper Swivel Chair, Mink · More Info
    An accent leather. Then you can pair with some interesting perhaps recycled wood pieces to change up the textures. Some like these:
    reclaimed wood furniture · More Info
    This is a TV stand that is kind of mid-century modern but brings color and texture.
    Butler Decatur Recycled Wood & Iron Nesting Tables, 3-Piece Set · More Info
    End tables that are reasonably priced and functional. Do any of these ideas appeal to you? Dog friendly too!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    A few nice textured throws and pillows, along with some eclectic art would pull everything together.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    Some photos didn't post, so I will try again.
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    In looking at your photos, i would put rug perpendicular to the TV. It is possibly too small unless you change seating arrangement.?
  • 10 years ago

    Love the colors of this rug. Your rooms have warm woods and the gray just doesn't go with it. I suggest a rust color sofa, Dark navy accent chair and maybe a fun multi color accent chair, pick up the teal and gold with pillows, add brass coffee table and lamps.


  • 10 years ago

    If you didn't have light neutral walls, I'd say rust-brown sofa, but if you won't be painting, a blue sofa would brighten it up.... 'brighten'? well make it not as warm.

  • 10 years ago
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    Seeing jl's pretty blue chair with rug made me realize there are 2 shades of navy blue, and 1 of teal, is that right?

    But havingfun and Flo [etc.?] had blue sofas.

  • 10 years ago
    Yes, a couple shades of navy, a mid blue and then teal. I'm liking the navy sofa but am hesitant about rust chairs.. I don't think I can live with a rust softie to all the orange on tile and floors. Also have a copper wall behind wood stove!
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Oh, didn't know about the copper wall! Now the Navy Blue is top choice!! Wow! You have color in that space. Too bad wood stove isn't black! A bit weird.

  • 10 years ago


    Chairs & Accent Chairs: Wicker, Upholstered & Leather | Pier 1 Imports · More Info

    Baxton Studio Armanno 1 Seater Arm Chair | Joss & Main · More Info
    i feel these two would still give the weight of the orangish, but you can have the cushions in a different color, teal perhaps?

  • 10 years ago

    I had a look on the Room and Board website and a number of different style sectionals and chairs are offered in the same fabrics/colours etc regardless of style. So I concentrated on the colours. I think the Mink for the sectional (see Jasper sectional for example) and the Graphite in whatever chair you choose might work. They are both neutrals so work with the rug & then I would keep the accessories pretty simple. Mock up below so you can see what I mean by the colours - ignore the furniture styles. To keep it toned down I used two different colour teal pillows on sofa & one subtle accent pillow. I notice in your photos that there is a person who is enjoying sitting in his chair by the TV who may not enjoy a chair with too low a back going forward......something to think about. Good luck!



  • 10 years ago

    The tile and copper wall would make a rust sofa not a good choice. I would go with navy/denim or allana's ideas.

  • 10 years ago

    For example, havingfun's chairs seem to echo [just a bit more] the style of your home [more than mid-century chairs] but do you think so? Is there anything mission style about your house?

  • 10 years ago
    Everdebz, it's a hybrid! Kind of a bungalow on the outside. Saltillo, bamboo floors arches and Doug fir cabinets made by the builder. Our neighbors call it the "ranger station".
  • 10 years ago

    nice mix i think

  • 10 years ago

    I guess you need to add 'character pieces'! :) [whatever that means, but it could be 'you']... how did you end up with the stove and copper wall? do you live in "cold country"?

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Wondering how things are coming out?