I would get a neutral color such as the one I've posted below.

That is a beautiful rug!

Stunning rug. I think you should stay light with the sofa. I like Mary's suggestion, but light tan is also a good option for a warm look.

Do you know the style of this persian?

I agree it is gorgeous. I think dark dark blue would look stunning. I love dark blue though, so maybe others have better ideas.

Rina, I thought gold at first also, but that is not the color in the rug, and it's doesn't look great with the rug

Thank you people , I love your ideas! I agree, light beige is a lovely color but I'm afraid it wouldn't match. It would if the rug was a bit washed out . This velvet blue is amazing *_* if only our lounge was brighter , I'd definitely go with that.
I think I will go with this golden tone :)
Thank you everbody.

Designhome, it says it's handmade from Afganistan, that's only thing I know. We got it for 1k euros , it was on -50% ! Dimension 2.5m x 3m (I'm from Croatia.)

Basically an 8 x 10 ft rug. But the picture looks more like a runner?

leelee, angles :D

Esmaili Rugs, thanks!

Awesome Info Esmaili

Aha!

I like the blue! You're referring to the area as a lounge and not too bright. If there are no windows you could improve the lighting. There are some gorgeous ceiling light fixtures. A colorful painting would be awesome too. Sometimes dark can be very dramatic!

inspirational photos

thank you @esmaili & @mateo

Beautiful rug -- I think a classic chesterfield in maybe a cognac leather would be well, classic. (and comfy!) While Iove a beige couch, my experience is that they show dirt easily. The leather looks better every year.

Beverly, thanks for the comment and mock up. I'm never too sure about exact colours on screen -- what I meant I guess is that Matea could find a sofa that did blend with the gold/tan/whatever in the carpet. I remember happily working on someone's green room until I saw more pictures and it was actually lavender. Oh dear. Nice thread, Matea . Elephant Foot. Isn't that great?

A very light colored sofa might work well with the rug you have presented us with. The images below are a few designs of ours with sofas that could work.

What's your style? A medium brown leather in a mid century style would be great if that's the look you are going for.

As I mentioned above, the room is not the brightest unfortunately, but this idea with improving lighting is great . I think nice lamps would create even better atmosphere.

I love the sofas Design Directives posted. I thought about exact style, lighter sofa, but then add pillows in rug colors to even out.
Ycity, we're not brave (or experienced :D ) enough to go all in with modern chic, or any over the top style. we thought having this rug as a centerpiece and everything else very neutral. I love all suggestions here.
There are so much details to think about!! I'm so happy I came across this website.
Thank you all, I will post pictures when we finish our lounge.

Forgot to mention, I love this style with brick wall that Esmaili posted. it's just, in our case, the rug is navy blue and sofa would be this lighter color.