An 8x10 is too small for that area. A 10x14 will probably allow you to have at least all the front legs of your sectional ON the rug, which would be much better. I personally would get a rug to hold all of the sectional, maybe a 12x18...it would define the sitting area. A trellis, strip or geometric pattern in colors would be the best look, not a solid. The colors should include the gray and white you have in the room, plus another brighter color for an accent. Then I would have the tv love red to the eye level of a seated adult: it's too high for comfortable viewing.

you don't have much that gives what colors you like besides bright pink?

just a few examples of many directions you can go with gray and white.

You for sure need some color and you need to lower the T.V so that the center of the screen is at eye level when you are seated.Something like this which introduces 2 more colors , yellow and teal , to use for accents

This rug from one of our designs would look great in your space!

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Off to a great start. Since the room has mostly "cool" hues, I recommend adding a warm colored rug. LARGE abstract art, which incorporates all the colors in the room, would give a sense of cohesiveness and harmony in the space.

Hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

Had this open and worth a look in case you like the pretty color/ with ivory and black outlines / rated high:

https://www.wayfair.com/Jenna-Area-Rug-ZIPC1122-ZIPC1122.html

I think a great vintage Damask rug would look beautiful and would help to offset the modern feel. It could help to warm up the area. There are several on Amazon at wonderful prices. Here is an example. They have many colors to choose from.

Really??

Not sure this would be a good combination as suggested above.

Thank you all. A rug and artwork seems to be the biggest challenge so far for this room.

I was initially looking at this but thought it didn't have enough color

http://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/darcy-rug-gray/?pkey=e|darcy+rug+-+gray|2|best|0|1|15||1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH

I also liked this but it was too feminine and expensive

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/hazel-rug/?pkey=dgirls-rugs&isx=0.0.541

This was my initial inspiration

http://like2b.uy/onekingslane/items/2223886

No, sorry for the confusion. This one was

@Bevdesign, might as well tell why? Idk. Might help OP. Is that ivory a 'clash' of sorts with white.... rich salmon is bad.... is grey sofa cool or warmer. Q?

v. why that one? it's hard to see it ...does the wallpaper relate to your 'wish list'?

Anything can start the palette is that right? Do you like this? soft and vibrant.

The inspiration rug is too washed out or maybe it's because it is pictured with the hideous wallpaper. Makes it hard to tell what the rug really looks like.

You'd probably be smart to follow Bev's advice.

Is wish rug saying you want a cool, and low-contrast look? not bright colors?

If you don't want to mount the console then lower the TV. Bottom of TV needs to be a few inches over the console. That will make the TV eye level when you're seated.

Sources... :))

Rug---Houzz

Art--Etsy

Dhurrie rugs from Overstock

See a bit of ash/natural cabinets ..? this caught my eye for far wall as Bevdesign suggested / are you in love with your rug - houzz has photos of a rug over another rug.....

@BevFL - I recall posting something not so necessary, and I apologize for stepping out of bounds. I seem to think you're angry or displeased with me. I've had it in mind since that time.

Nice, sharp photo and expensive.

Let it go, Debs. Life's short.

everdebz, sorry, but I don't have any idea what you might be referring to. Don't give it another thought. : ) really

blue

This rug from Westelm could work nicely - see pic below. See -

Also take a look at www.hookandloom.com who have a number of rugs in the style that you have indicated that you like

Westelm - Erased Lines Floor Rug available in blue & charcoal

http://www.westelm.com/products/erased-lines-wool-rug-blue-lagoon-t2472/?pkey=e%7Cerased%2Blines%2Brug%7C2%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH

Your inspiration rug is very beautiful. Is there a reason you have not tried that rug? Size? Cost?

A heavy sofa with just its front feet on the rug looks like a fat lady that is afraid to step into the water. Pull a rug under the front 1/3 of the sofa so that it looks grounded and deliberate. Make sure it extends well beyond the sofa's ends too.

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I like the look of your sectional.

I would bring in some color with your rug. You can use the same colors in your throw pillows, and decor.

Best of luck !

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To me, the art would have to be superdelightful if the rugs are as blah as I'm seeing...

I often think -- maybe there's a beautiful architectural feature, or any art -- BEYOND the photo -- which changes everythingof course.

We only see a little bit... OP, show us more!!!???

But you have asked about color - few want to guess - many colors light, bright, or deep would go....

what colors do you like?

Thank you all for your advice. We had a lot of prepping to do for hurricane Mathew so I'm late to reply. Thankfully all is well and things are finally back to normal. I really the grey Dhurrie overstock rug that was recommended by @beverlyfladeziner. I'm still hoping to find something with a little more color but I may fall back on it if I can't find anything else that works. Perhaps pinks, blues or purples. I agree with the tv being too low (that's an electrical issue) and 8x10 may be too small for my space so I should try to go a little bigger. Once I find a rug I need to get some nice pillows and accessories for the media cabinet. The artwork will be the biggest challenge for me as it will have to me at least 5 feet tall. Thanks again for your help. I've got a little more insight on what u should be looking for!

you first to look at the photo section to figure out what you like and dont like.That helps you find a direction,then color and style (s) will take form,

but i thought you wanted monotone?

From your idea book thumbs up..calm and peacful..nice

i just found a couple new, one might help:

I know it is kinda bold but it would look really cool in that space, no?

if you can't find good originals at home go to etsy or saatchiart. they have lovely original art for quite reasonable.

Definitely lower the TV. I would also paint the entire wall where the TV is a darker color in the gray family, so to camouflage the TV and highlight the crisp white console. Love the blue rug.