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Trying to find area rug to complement my space

9 years ago

Hi All,


I'm trying to find a new (and larger) area rug for my living room. I have a lot of blue and turquoise, and switch the yellow out for orange in the fall. I'm also not opposed to switching around/out art pieces.

I'm not sure if I should choose a more neutral color to ground the space, or go with a more contemporary look. I do love color, but I want to make sure that it doesn't get to be too much and look crazy. I've been eyeing up this rug but it's pushing my budget if I go with the 8x10: https://www.westelm.com/products/expressionist-printed-rug-teal-t3145/?cm_src=PIPRecentView


Any suggestions?

TIA!

Amanda




Comments (20)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    You have a very nice room and a larger rug will only enhance it. I'm a bit concerned that the rug you like will overwhelm everything else in the room and that you may tire of such a bold pattern. There are contemporary rugs that are not quite as striking, and I would keep looking for that perfect one. There are many rug stores and places like overstock and wayfair also have a large selection, to name just two. I wonder if you would consider adding a chair or two for a more complete look unless you already have one and I'm just not seeing it.

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks for your comment! Yes, that was my concern as well that having a bold rug may not be the way to go. I've also been looking at this rug, which might look nice without being overwhelming: https://smile.amazon.com/Traditional-Vintage-Moroccan-trellis-Rugs/dp/B01I49493M/ref=sr_1_11?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1504060021&sr=1-11&keywords=8x10+area+rug&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A369539011 

    And, yes I have been considering getting a chair, I just haven't gotten around to really searching for one yet.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Given the smaller room and lots of accessories and art and also given the natural feel of the room, I would head towards a wool/hemp rug. If you moved the picture over the couch to the collage wall, then you could add a large piece of colorful artwork and add complimentary pillows.

    Amanda Larson thanked Maureen
  • 9 years ago

    I love your room!

    I do not love your rug choice for reasons stated about.......but what about an emerald green color? The color is very on trend now and it should be easy to find a rug with that color in it but still have it feel tempered in the room...you have a nice balance now and a different color with enhance the room and give it a new look.

    These are some Kelly Green rugs to give you an idea of what is out there.

    Surya Bombay BST530 Green/Blue Contemporary Area Rug, 3'3"x5'3" Rectangle · More Info

    Frontier Area Rug, 2'6"x8' · More Info

    Surya Cosmopolitan Cos-9214 Emerald, Kelly Green, Lime Area Rug · More Info

    Amanda Larson thanked Susan Davis
  • 9 years ago

    Very nice room! I really like your fox art.

    My first thought was a yellow toned natural rug. I do like the one you picked but the one thing I questioned is the color of the yellow. The rug looks to be a cleaner yellow than the yellow in the room which reads more muted. That would bother me but may not you.

    Amanda Larson thanked User
  • 9 years ago

    Coupon code alert: 30% off the West Elm rug with code HUGESALE...

  • 9 years ago

    I like the colors of the West Elm rug - they seem perfect for the room. Perhaps you can find similar colors in a more structured pattern?



    Amanda Larson thanked carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
  • PRO
    9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    With rug from Target

    Amanda Larson thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    ALL Modern rug

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks for all of the suggestions! So many good choices! What about something like this?


    Nuloom Hand-Tufted Geometric Moroccan Shag Rug, Natural 8'x10' · More Info

  • 9 years ago

    Thinking I like the blue &/or yellow added to the color scheme, rather than keeping it all neutral

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I would not go with the Moroccan rug. Stick to your gut and put some color in your rugs. I love the rugs celery girl picked out, they really brighten up the room.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I like the rug you selected and add your color with your accessories and incorporate some black as well. The rug shouldn't overwhelm/take over this small room. Your best bet is to bring home a few styles and test them out.

    Amanda Larson thanked Maureen
  • 9 years ago

    I didn't click on your rug link, but then saw it photoshopped by celerygirl and think it looks wonderful! I much prefer it to any of the others pictured. You've got a great room and obviously know your own style. I wouldn't question it now. Get the rug you like!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks everyone for the ideas! I think I've actually decided to go with the Moroccan trellis. Because I change out my colors for the season and change artwork around a lot, I figured having something more versatile would work better. And hopefully it'll open up the room some more too with the light color and open pattern (although it doesn't seem small in here due to the large window and huge open kitchen/dining that you can't see).

    @ Maureen: I love the version in the photo you posted, do you know where that's from?

  • 9 years ago

    Glad you went with the Moroccan rug. That would have been my choice. It will give you much more flexibility with changIng accessories. I've also never been one to want a rug to be the star of a room.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Hello. I think, this rug will be suitable for color scheme of your room

    Amanda Larson thanked Milano Doors
  • 9 years ago

    I like the idea of a neutral rug and keeping your color in your accents like you have now. Your space looks really nice.

    Amanda Larson thanked always1stepbehind
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Going with something with a bit of color could work well for you. If you switch out colors regularly just make sure that the color you pick will still work well with all the colors you switch out.

    Azalea Cottage - Living Room · More Info