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Picking a complimentary rug??

10 years ago

I need a runner to compliment this rug that I have in the lower level of my house.

The area is all tile and the runner would go in the long hallway that you see in the 2nd picture. There is a door to the outside at the end of the hall. The guest room and my son's room and the full bath are all on this level. The animal print rug is at the bottom of the steps so I need to get a smaller rug for that are also. I want the runner and smaller rug to be the same to keep it simple.

Should I just do a solid grey or brown?

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Comments (5)

Olychick
10 years ago
I think you could find a complementary pattern, but with that and the animal print in proximity, I think adding a 3rd pattern would be too many. I'd go with your suggested solid color, or something tweedy.
Yayagal
10 years ago
I agree, solid color.
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cawaps
10 years ago
I think a solid color, matching one of the colors in the existing rug, maybe with some texture, or slight color variegation. Something like these:

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/nuLOOM-Handmade-Casual-Solid-Braided-Runner-Grey-Rug-26-x-12/12151384/product.html?refccid=DVNLJRHLR7GKXQ2DFWTH4ISVSI&searchidx=8

http://www.pier1.com/popcorn-jute-gray-2.5x8-runner/2830069.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&utm_campaign=google_pla&s_cid=pla0000003&gclid=CM38tMmS0c8CFckehgod2-YPyw&gclsrc=aw.ds
Rory (Zone 6b)
Original Author
10 years ago
Cawaps, I like both of the rugs you posted. I have a similar one but one of my cats is quickly destroying it. I may move it downstairs because he tends to hang out upstairs. Thanks for giving me that idea!!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
10 years ago
Why can't you match the existing rug?

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