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Area rug suggestions?

Suggestions for an area rug? Not a big fan of teal/brown combo & nothing too white/light as I have two young children.


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    Rechelle Atkinson thanked Michael O'Brien-BoConcept San Jose / San Francisco
  • 8 years ago

    This would be a good location for a colorful polypropylene rug. Several people here have purchased from esalerugs.com and been very satisfied. The first rug pictured above is handsome but might be harder to vacuum because of the texture.

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked lisaam
  • 8 years ago

    An Oriental rug would probably be a good idea, which you can also get in polypropylene which is much less expensive than wool and can even be hosed off and dried outside. I would choose one with a mostly red background, but of course with other colors, since the red will complement the warm color of your beautiful floor. The rug should be very large for this room, with all the furniture placed on it (not the TV of course) to make this room look good. I hope you don't mind my saying that oversized clocks are a trend that is already out of style and really does nothing for this room. I'm afraid this style of fireplace is also not the most attractive, and I would whitewash it to make it recede more in the background, and put an attractive painting on the mantel. The large and dark TV console also looks very bulky for this room. Is there a way you can take off the top part or paint the whole thing a light color? Sorry to seem so negative, but there are ways to solve most problems and to bring rooms up to date. If you like, you can also purchase a modern console which is lower and much longer than the TV on each side to furnish this room beautifully.

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
  • 8 years ago

    Anymore rug suggestions or inspirational photos to offer?

  • 8 years ago

    This would do a nice job of picking up the warm colors in your furniture, floors and fireplace. Very easy care since it's a synthetic.

    https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-floral-life-tree-fringe/Light-Beige/200KHTR04A-P.html

    Or this:

    https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-olden-tribal-medallion-fringe/Rust/200KHMC07A-P.html

  • 8 years ago

    Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines has some reasonably priced rugs & lots of colors to choose from. We went with the ones I've included because we have kids and dogs but needed something lighter to balance our dark floors & furniture. Been extremely happy with them!

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked mom2hsm
  • 8 years ago

    I put some generic furniture in your room...swivel chairs to view fireplace or tv...

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked kjoy1
  • 8 years ago

    kjoy1- Thank you so much!!!! I like it! Do you have any suggestions for window treatments?

  • 8 years ago

    I would put up rods high above the window and then have a full window panel that pulls just toward the wall so that the fireplace isn't crowded with another panel. Cream colored curtains would go with everything you decide to add in the way of rugs, pillows etc. and will create a soft background that will make a big difference. Self-patterned jacquard curtains would add texture.

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
  • 8 years ago

    Woven wood blinds...

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked kjoy1
  • 8 years ago
    Would this this rug work? Please disregard the deer; it’s leaving, lol.
  • 8 years ago
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    I think it is pretty:) I like the look of cream and gray together...

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked kjoy1
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    It's nice but it looks too gray in the photo. I would pick something with some more obvious warm tones in the pattern so it would blend better with your floors, walls, sofa and fireplace. Something with with a little tan or brown that would tie the room together.

    edited to add - tan/brown and gray (warm and cool tones) can look great together but it is tough to pull off. We get many, many posts from people who try the combo and then post here asking for help because they can't understand why their room looks off. If you love brown and gray, go for it. If you are on fence, I would stick with warm neutrals and a bright accent color. It makes decorating easier.

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked deegw
  • 8 years ago
    It’s actually a blue not gray. I’ll try to post another pic. In the store both my husband and I thought it was grayish, but under our lights at home it looks completely blue. We were both surprised that the color looks so different at home. What are your thoughts?
  • 8 years ago

    I'm not sure it's quite right. It seems to be lacking the warmth of your wall, sofa, and fireplace colors.

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked katinparadise
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    The blue looks gray on my monitor and it still looks a little cool toned to me. If you love it, you can add blueish/gray pillows to your sofa and add a few blueish/gray accessories to your room to help tie everything together..

    This one from eSale has a similar geometric pattern but the colors are warmer. It has some sage green which may or may not like. eSale has a good rug viewer tool but I can't get it to work with your photo.

    eSale rug

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked deegw
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    8 years ago

    How about this Karastan rug?

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
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    Rechelle Atkinson thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • 8 years ago

    rechelle all rugs you choose lean towards light or white. being exactly what you don't want.

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    Rechelle Atkinson thanked havingfun
  • 8 years ago
    what fireplace is in style today. I have a new house and the same issue. How would a look ok clock go today. in style????
  • 8 years ago

    Pottery Barn

    Rechelle Atkinson thanked kjoy1