hallway rug question

7 years ago

I want to get a small rug in my new short hallway (pic 1). Where I am standing is a dining nook (that flows immediately into LR). There are no other rugs in the floor sections you see in pic either.
Can I use animal print as neutrals?

I was originally going to use Gray antelope rug (pic 2: 3x5’), but decided I like it better in my bedroom. Now considering cheetah print rug as it appears to have some beige and gray in it (pic 3: 2.7x4’). Both are from Ballard.

Hall/dining wall color is BM Smoke.

There is no rug under dining table but a large rug in LR which is visible as you exit hallway-last pic- fabric on top I may use to cover seat of a small wood chair and the pillow is 1 of 4 pillows in the room (other pillows are more neutral or stripes). LR walls are BM Gray Owl; sofa is light gray and chair is almost navy .

Will the cheetah rug look off? I don’t want everything gray so though this was a way to bring a little gray in but the champagne/beige looks warm with the black/brass lighting.

Sorry this is a long post for just a rug-LOL!

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Gcubed
Original Author
7 years ago
I know it’s wordy, but anyone??
Yayagal
7 years ago
I like the last one, since it's such a small rug you can use almost anything but I do like that one.
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Maraya Interior Design
7 years ago
Cheetah rug looks great!
calidesign
7 years ago
The cheetah one is fine, but you really don't need a rug there at all. It will also be easier to clean as a bare floor.
Gcubed
Original Author
7 years ago
I know I don’t need anything but only rug is in LR (none in entry, other hallway or dining area) so I though it would warm up the area a little. Or maybe I just want to have it!
Yayagal
7 years ago
Go for it, be happy.
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago
Shop around, I think there is a better choice. The animal prints are OK, but not great. I will check out some ideas I have. bbl
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago
trying to post some options, but having trouble. I'll keep trying.
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago
Some runners here on Houzz.
Contemporary Rhodes 2'7"x10' Runner Pebble Area Rug · More Info
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago

Bliss Bs-23 Gray 2'3"x8'Runner Rug · More Info
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago
Not sure of your colors but this could be fun.
Lagoon Area Rug, Slate-Charcoal, Hallway Runner 2'6"x8' · More Info
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago
You could do a runner. Here are some options.
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Flo Mangan
7 years ago
Sorry now it double posted.
Gcubed
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for the ideas, Flo. But the entire length of the hallway 8' so 7' would be max if it was a runner. I wanted something lighter as that section is mid-apartment and there are no windows nearby at all. I had mentioned my colors above: BM Smoke in all hallways; LR area is gray with accents of navy and even less of red. Galley kitchen which can be seen from hallway has white cabinets, gray/white backsplash, and most of floor is covered by a gray/white medallion runner. I love gray but was hoping to try something different in the hallway which is why I liked the champagne cheetah rug (the sconce in hallway + dining light + entry light are all black/brass in coloring- all lights that can be seen if standing in hallway). I will likely put up one large-ish piece of art on the hall wall which will have a black frame.

I know this rug is a little thing, but wanting to love what I buy.
Olychick
7 years ago
You love the cheetah. Get it! Enjoy it!