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Area rug choice

13 years ago
So... I need an area rug for this room, the current one is way too small. Not sure what to choose, thought I'd run it by all the Houzzers and see what we come up with that I might not have considered. Thanks!

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  • 13 years ago
    West Elm has stores in Toronto,Vancouver and Montreal.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks, I wish they had a store in Edmonton.
  • 13 years ago
    Is this ur house? U have designed it beautifully!
    kimdee24 thanked lilladywhit21
  • 13 years ago
    Kimdee24...you could have the rug shipped to the Coutts border (in AB) and then drive down and pick it up.
    kimdee24 thanked lonecouleeranch
  • 13 years ago
    The coffee table should be 18" from a seating piece to be useful. I think it would look great closer to the chairs. Hope you can get the rug you want.
    kimdee24 thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 13 years ago
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    @lilladywhit21 -- yes it is, thank you!

    @lonecouleeranch -- I never thought of that, I will keep it in mind, thanks!

    @decoenthusiaste -- yes, you're right... I will move it closer. I have wondered if perhaps it's too small, altogether, but for now it is what it is. There is an end table between the chairs that is hard to see in the photos as well. Rugs are proving to be a tough decision, but I'm sure I'll find something that I love, eventually.

    Thanks all for the ideas and photos. It's really given me a jumping off point and ideas I hadn't considered before!
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Kimdee24,
    Love your room and the way you've decorated it. If it were mine, I would have a beautiful large red Afghani carpet, large enough to fit under the lounge and the chairs, plus I would put a small table between the 2 chairs. Also, I would like to see a much larger coffee table. For anyone sitting on the lounge, it's nice to be able to reach anything (drink, coffee) on the coffee table.

    I think a classic Persian type carpet adds a timeless quality and warmth to a room. There are some gorgeous blue/cream ones around which would also look wonderful, but the traditional dark red ones are so rich looking.
    kimdee24 thanked sugar100
  • 13 years ago
    @sugar100 -- thank you so much! I am not a big fan of red, but I would consider a blue/cream. It's hard to see in the photo, but there is a small table between the two chairs, and I am considering a larger coffee table but it will have to wait for now!
  • 13 years ago
    Kimdee have you check Nourisson, remember when we were helping Tania they had some really nice ones
  • 13 years ago
    The room is gorgeous! I would recommend a rug with blue and brown & one that's large enough to fit under your couch. Good job!
    kimdee24 thanked despring
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Loving your color scheme! Check out some of our rugs at a retailer near you http://www.owrugs.com/store-locator/ or search online http://www.owrugs.com/

    Here are a few favorites that could work really well with your style:
    Good luck!
  • 13 years ago
    Angela, those are cool, can she get them in Canada?
  • 13 years ago
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    I forgot to check that, they are in Canada,, let me check.
  • 13 years ago
    Try Select Rugs website. They are Canadian and ship free in Canada and have a big sale on right now! Www.selectrugs.ca
    kimdee24 thanked Janet Woods
  • 13 years ago
    I was curious, so I just went to West Elm and changed my shipping info to Canada and my currency to Canadian dollars, so it appears they do ship to Canada. I think you should check again. It makes no sense that they wouldn't ship there, especially if they have stores there.
    kimdee24 thanked groveraxle
  • 13 years ago
    When i was lookong to buy an overdyed rug from West Elm in Toronto remember there was option to get it delivered for some small fee.
  • 13 years ago
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    I ordered a rug! I found this on paylessrugs.com, and got a great deal, and I just fell in love with it.... hope you like it and I hope it looks as great in person as it does in the pictures. Thanks everyone for all your help, I really appreciate it!

    @groveraxle -- they do ship to Canada, but some oversized things are not eligible for shipping to Canada :(
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    This is a beautiful room! I would add a bit more of your acct colors in the rug, mayb like this one:
    http://houzz.com/photos/528842
    I think the rug should ground and connect your whole seating arrangement, so probably an 8x10.
    kimdee24 thanked Davidson Design
  • 13 years ago
    Behold, the area rug! Loving it! Thinking about losing the small end table, though... thanks to everyone for all their ideas and suggestions!
  • 13 years ago
    Looks great, yes, end table should probably be let out to wander and maybe get lost.
    kimdee24 thanked mefor
  • 13 years ago
    Agreed, Michele. I think it might wander on down to the guest bedroom. It just looks... tight a bit. I think I'll lose it and center the sofa on the rug.
  • 13 years ago
    I love your new rug Kimdee !
    kimdee24 thanked Keitha
  • 13 years ago
    @kimdee. Looks really good! The free flowing form of the rug pattern is a nice contrast to the upholstered chairs.

    After you get the couch centered on the rug, sit on the end where the end table got "lost." is the glass topped table close enough to that end of the sofa for a person to reach it? A person might want to set a beverage on a table....
    kimdee24 thanked nasmijati
  • 13 years ago
    @kimdee....Looks wonderful!! Great choice...Your room is very classy!!!
    kimdee24 thanked Jayme H.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Your rug looks great! And I love the punch of the coral pillow. If you could find one or two other spots of that color to include, that would be optimum. Agree that the sofa and chairs might need to move a little closer together- coffee table and seating shouldn't be further than 18 inches apart.
    kimdee24 thanked Davidson Design
  • 13 years ago
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    Thanks, everyone! Ez and deedee... I will check the distances for sure!

    I am looking for a coral colored throw to replace the teal one. I tossed that pillow there from somewhere else when I was cleaning, and I liked it so much I went and bought another to keep there!
  • 13 years ago
    Wow, kd, that has so finished your room perfectly. There is just the right amount of pattern in it to give the room that extra lift. Congratulations on an excellent choice - was that 2 am your time or mine :)) The coral does wonders for the room too.

    When you get round to getting a new coffee table would the existing one fit beside the chaise??
    kimdee24 thanked olldroo
  • 13 years ago
    This is a showcase room! Be proud! What an eye for perfection!!!
    kimdee24 thanked abbyjean
  • 13 years ago
    @Michele-really the table should just get lost.
  • 13 years ago
    It may find itself in the guest room of kimdee's house ;)
  • 13 years ago
    Believe it or not. Costco has huge area rugs for pretty cheap. At least my Costco does
  • 13 years ago
    Congrats - a beautiful room!

    So a quick question - where did you get the chairs? I am on the hunt for a pair of chairs - tight back, full track arms, and reasonably high back so husband is comfortable. You know, nice big, slouchy chairs but that are not big-looking (who said it had to be easy!).
    kimdee24 thanked kathy
  • 13 years ago
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    Ms Roo -- thanks, I am totally in love with this rug! And I agree about the coral, it just really brings out the color in the room, and makes the teal stand out even more. The coffee table wouldn't fit next to the chaise, it's too big unfortunately :( I have moved it closer to the sofa, but 24" is the best I can do or you can't get between it and the chaise...

    Kathy -- Thanks! The chairs came from LazyBoy, I think they are called "Allegra". They're pretty comfy, and they are not overly large. I think they'd be great paired with a small ottoman to put your feet up on.
  • 13 years ago
    Isn't it a great feeling when you find something you totally love. You are inspiring me to get my room finished.

    When you have a similar table between the two single chairs, I don't think it would look odd closer to the chaise and lounge. Don't know about you, but if I have company, furniture seems to get moved around the suit the occasion anyway. You have to keep to a glass table now to see the rug.
    kimdee24 thanked olldroo
  • 13 years ago
    Agreed, Ms Roo -- things always get moved around for parties and whatnot. I lost the little side table, and it looks much more balanced now. The chaise creates an odd space for a table, but the round table I think is best and I'll keep it. The two chairs share the small round table between them, so it works out ok.

    The rug is 9x12 and I was thinking as I was putting it all together, that it could have been 10x14 even, that room is quite long, longer than I realized until the rug went in, so I'm glad I didn't go 8x10! We had initially thought about small ottomans or poufs for the chairs, but I don't think there is room now and still keep everything on the rug.

    There is quite a bit of space between the chairs and the railing, and the chairs ended up closer to the sofa and table in the end than they were before, because of the rug.
  • 13 years ago
    Kd - can the rug come out from under the lounge a bit? When you are ready for your next workout ;)). Would let you take the chairs further back if you wanted or just give you more rug behind them. I've never had rugs so not quite up on all the technicalities. I used a square ottoman to offset that awkwardness with the chaise, plus I have another lounge making a U shape that the ottoman fits into. I'm happy with it, it is working well for me, but I wouldn't like anything solid to cover any more of your rug.
  • 13 years ago
    Glad you moved the table, it felt wrong. Too little for the rest of furniture. Is it happy in guest room?
  • 13 years ago
    Ms Roo -- it's already partly out, but I could probably give myself another six inches or so. And yeah, i don't think I want to cover up the rug too much. I'll live with it for a while and see how it feels. It's not like there is a lot of sitting going on in those chairs at the moment anyhow. I'd love to see your room(s) sometime, I'm sure they are lovely and I know you've been busy redecorating lately too!

    Mforr -- the table is still sitting in the great room, I've been too lazy to haul it downstairs, but I'm sure it will be happy down there! It's actually a good width/height table for the guest room, and I think I might paint it to match the painting I plan on doing to the dresser in that room....this winter maybe.
  • 13 years ago
    OK, I was just guessing, it was hard to tell exactly. I don't think I would like a gap when the other chairs are full on the rug.

    I still have a lot more finishing touches to do before I start photographing, everything is pretty bland at the moment and I'm just recharging my batteries while waiting for BH to take off o/s again in a couple of weeks to really get stuck into things. It has been so constantly overcast here to get good photos so I figure by September I will have things done and we may have some nice Spring weather and some decent light. I won't forget you.
    kimdee24 thanked olldroo
  • 13 years ago
    The back legs of the sofa/chaise are on the floor, I could still have six inches and keep the rug underneath... so it would work -- when I have the energy to move things around again! Funny -- they shipped the rug pad separately and it won't arrive until Monday -- what are the odds that thing is actually going to make it under the rug? Slim and none! It will be a long time before I feel like pulling everything up again to do that!

    Looking forward to it, Ms Roo -- from the bits and pieces I've seen and you've talked about, I am excited to see what you've been up to. xoxo
  • 13 years ago
    Kimdee: These puzzle stools might be a nice alternative to the round table in front of the sofa. I see the dilemma of the size and shape of the round table. Maybe a drum table low and larger in diameter than garden stools.
    kimdee24 thanked funbuzz
  • 13 years ago
    Those are cool! Where are they from?
  • 13 years ago
    Love those, great conversation pieces :)
  • 13 years ago
    I like the glass topped table you have. It does not block out the pattern of the rug.
    kimdee24 thanked nasmijati
  • 13 years ago
    I like it too, Ez. It will be staying in the room.
  • 13 years ago
    Kimdee: I believe Journey Trading Company for the puzzle stools and I think I saw them on Wafair too. And the drum table was on Overstock or this one can be found at Nectar
    kimdee24 thanked funbuzz
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks, funbuzz.
  • 13 years ago
    Try getting another one same as you have and tape them together!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi Kimdee, a beatiful room!!!

    What about the following patchwork carpets?
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