Thanks, this is a good idea.

Agree with Patricia.

And if that doesn't work, why not just get another Oriental rug of the same color intensity as the strong one you have now.

Or keep the rug and get a deep colored new sofa instead.

The two rugs will have to both be replaced if you are changing color and style. They have to work together. I would want to add color to this space. Other than the plants you really are drowning in a sea of neutral.

You can't go too wild with the subdued colors in the furniture, but you could liven things up a lot with a couple of carpets, some brighter pillows, artwork and a few things on the shelves.

I might do something like this in the livingroom and a solid in the other room.

https://www.houzz.com/products/united-weavers-contours-dahlia-terracotta-oversize-rug-710x106-prvw-vr~41326715