do I need a larger rug

8 years ago

This is a sitting area in my great room that I wished to anchor. It’s 5’ x6.5’. Do I need the larger size? (6’2” x 8’) TIA!

keep this rug

get larger size

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cpaul1

8 years ago

The size of the rug is not the problem in that space. That is an incredibly awkward sitting area. That large cabinet right in between the chairs is all wrong, two people couldn't even see themselves around that. And do not put furniture in a corner on an angle, find a wall and sit it flat against a wall. And then the make shift coffee table is not right. Sitting areas need a small table in between the two chairs, not a "coffee table", and the material on them is too close to the chairs. And then do not decorate with clocks in general, but specifically not in areas meant to relax and have conversation .... like you're being timed. I would not have a problem necessarily with that rug given a different configuration of the furniture. None of the pieces themselves in that space are bad, but you just went on a gray blow out there and it's too much gray and the pieces themselves do not fit together. Find other places in the home for them that actually make sense and spread that gray out a bit.

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Megan C
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for the feedback but I happen to like gray and neutrals and physically cannot handle color in my decor. Just asking about the rug size; for the layout of our home, this area actually functions very well for our needs - TY
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FlwrGal
8 years ago
Not an pro, but I like the rug as is. It looks like a larger rug might extend into the walkway and maybe become a tripping hazard? I actually love your color scheme in neutrals; we remodeled our entire "colorful" house to neutrals and it is much better for the soul. :) My only suggestion; have you considered floating the chairs from the wall just a bit so they not up tight to the wall?
Geneviève
8 years ago
It looks a bit small but it works and if you will add a rug that is larger then put this on on top.
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Rachel Bomar
8 years ago
I love your space!!! I also need to create a small sitting space off the breakfast area...this gives me inspiration!!
apple_pie_order
8 years ago
Yes, the larger size rug in deep pile white.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
8 years ago
It's not the colors, it's just arranged in an awkward manner. No one wants to sit with a cabinet between? What are the ottomans for? Are you trying to use them as a cocktail ottoman no one sitting the chairs can reach? Too many 90 degreen angles and corners.
groveraxle
8 years ago
I think the rug would be fine if you pull the chairs off the walls a bit and replace the square ottomans with a single round one. I think the ottomans are gorgeous--perhaps you can use them elsewhere?--but the shape isn't right for the space.
rudgekatherine
8 years ago
I think your rug is the right size, any larger and it would be invading the hallway space too much. So sorry about all the high and might comments from the peanut gallery, for some reason people are never capable of answering the questions posted but have to go off about eveything else.