I think "an over all contemporary look" is going to be hard to pull off with that furniture. I would guess that a solid color rug will come the closest to toning down the traditional look of the furniture.

I love your second rug option, but agree that it still might read traditional with your fabulous furniture......

Otoh, we have antique sofas paired with a very traditional early 20th century Persian rug - but in wacky colours, lol - and have accessorised with bright contemporary cushions, colourful curtains and a mix of our collected Art Nouveau decorative objects, art etc and a mix of old/new lamps and side tables.

Our look is admittedly more eclectic, but it works.....at least we think it does ;)

Maybe a dark color, rather than light. Thinking the contrast would make for a more contemporary feel. The furniture is ornate & a patterned or highly textured rug might be too much...

I really like the pieces justerrilynn put together. Before I saw them, I was having trouble visualizing how you would ever get your pieces to look contemporary...but I love the idea of introducing leopard!

OMG justerrilynn, you have outdone yourself! Brilliant save for introducing a contemporary and whimsical element to this setting.

I agree! justerrilynn you nailed it! Out of the rugs you posted OP I really like the first and second one, but the second would probably be easier to keep clean.

Wow justerrilynn you just wowed us all. Brilliant.

What caught my eye was a staircase without any railing at all ... do you have plans for one? A fall on a tile/stone staircase will be pretty hard on the body.

When I read you wanted to bring this room in the direction of contemporary, I thought it would be impossible, but justerrilyn showed some brilliant possibilities. I also really like the 2nd rug you posted.

The one piece of furniture that most keeps it from a possible contemporary vibe is the coffee table. I'd either replace it or I'd be painting those legs some wild color to make it a more eclectic look. Add some brightly colored, contrasting pillows to the upholstered pieces.

Purple might be too matchy, but a bright dark purple might work....not this blue, but just to show a similar table for the look I'm suggesting:

Even a charcoal might work:I

I think once everything is picked out the table will not stand out but blend more. Also, I think the direction of the room will show through on what the op picks for the coffee tabletop. There are some cool surreal sculptures and dome mixed media art works but I realize art is very personal and this would not be for all. it does add the bit of fine art whimsy though to swing it all into an eclectic room.

Thank u so much for taking the time. Your suggestions are very creative!

Toulan, is that beautiful home yours? Very nice!

Yes Justerrilynn. Thank you so much for your help!

Regardless if you use any of our ideas...I hope you post updates on your interiors. Your home looks fantastic.

justerrilynn,

Where did you find those glass domes with bases?