Have you positioned the existing sofa where will end up? If so you should be able to tell whether the existing rug will extend under the front legs of the two sofas with adequate room between for the rocker and another chair. I like both of the rugs a lot!

I like the second rug the best. And yes, you need a larger rug.

The colors and pattern in the proposed new rug look spot on for your home. I know that you moved in with the one Stickley couch, have you always been an arts & crafts style lover, or did it come together with this house project?

havingfun and Delilah, thank you. The rug definitely is too small for the sofa's. The only question I still have is if a 9 x 12 will work or if I will need an even larger rug. I have this one on hold and went to see it the other day. Actual size is 9" x 11'8". I may actually need a 10' x 13' though.

Thank you lizzierobin.

The colors and pattern in the proposed new rug look spot on for your home. I know that you moved in with the one Stickley couch,

Thank you about the rug. The Stickley style couch is brand new from a Mennonite shop and they're making me another to match. Cushions are bone leather.

have you always been an arts & crafts style lover, or did it come together with this house project?

My first house was a 1927 bungalow and from then on I was hooked. I strayed for a few years to Victorian but realized I'm not that fussy. I just love everything about craftsman homes. Don't know if you have seen my saga, but here's a[ link[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/absolute-final-plans-and-elevations-and-build-thread-dsvw-vd~4361032) to my whole build thread with more pics.

The rug needs to go in the other direction, across the space rather than lengthwise as it is now. That may affect the size, so please measure carefully. The bigger the rug, the better the room looks. The second rug is a better choice since it has a color that is somewhat similar to the green walls. The way the walls are painted does tend to chop up the living room.

Ingrid why do you think the rug should go across the space when the length of the room is longer from fireplace to kitchen.

I like it but I can't say I love it. The only rationale I can give is that is looks a bit static & regimented to me whereas your home is filled with wonderfully edited surprise. Of course,in person and on your deeper floor with that light fixture above,my opinion could change in an instant.

I have a similar size family room, but have doorways on both sides of fireplace wall. My rug is 10' x 14'. I have 2 sofas facing each other and 2 chairs at opposite end of fireplace. All furniture is on the rug.

The pattern looks perfect for the new house.

Bigger is definitely better, but without being in the same room as the rug, it's hard to tell just how much bigger. Is the rug store nearby?

I think the rug you are considering is a great choice for your space. I am unqualified to speak to size/orientation. I have made way more than my share of mistakes in that regard.

Thank you hollybar. I'm seriously considering it, so I'm hoping your opinion changes if I actually do buy it. :)

I have a similar size family room, but have doorways on both sides of fireplace wall. My rug is 10' x 14'. I have 2 sofas facing each other and 2 chairs at opposite end of fireplace. All furniture is on the rug.

Yes I'm thinking I may actually need a larger size.

Is the rug store nearby?

Well it's near my NY home but not near my FL place. However I can put tape down to see the size.

I have made way more than my share of mistakes in that regard.

Yep, I've made quite a few too.