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Rug coordination dilemma

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

I hope my phone pics convey the issue accurately...I have 3 very similar (in style and color) rugs within close proximity to each other. I’m starting to feel like one needs to be replaced with something different — quieter pattern, maybe, but similar color palette? Or have I just spent too much time indoors this spring?

Here’s the view of two of the rugs. The round one is in the foyer, and then the rug I might want to change is in the adjacent den.


Then, from the den into the living room, you can see the third rug in the series. Excuse the mess, I was cleaning and dumping everything on the ottoman.





Do you agree that I need to “break it up“ with a different rug for the den? I’m thinking maybe something with a subtle stripe, or...a solid??

Comments (23)

  • 7 years ago

    Trying to post some possible types of patterns...










  • 7 years ago

    I agree with you. They all match too closely. All beautiful in their own right, but.....yes to finding something different.

    Sueb20 thanked eld6161
  • 7 years ago

    Yes, all beautiful, but a bit too similar. I love the one where the two sofas are. Would pick one the colors from that rug as the predominant color in a replacement rug.

    Sueb20 thanked nutsaboutplants
  • 7 years ago

    I agree with dedtired. The one with the two couches is my favorite, but all three are the colors and style that most appeal to me.

    Sueb20 thanked Bunny
  • 7 years ago

    Ded, I was thinking the den rug should be the one to replace because it’s in the middle of the living room and the foyer. Everyone loves the foyer rug so that would be the hardest one to get DH onboard. And I don’t really have another place for that (round) rug. I find the red color in the den rug to be overly bright, and if I had to pick my least favorite of the three, that would be my choice. Unfortunately it’s also the hardest size to find, since the room is small and has a radiator plus a floor vent. The good news is, we have a good rug store near us that has some odd sizes, and DH loves the store (we got our dining room rug there) so that may help me with my negotiations!

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    I too would change the rug in the foyer. I love the one with the two sofas.

    Sueb20 thanked Kitch4me
  • 7 years ago

    Okay, now I understand how your rooms flow. So, I agree about replacing the den rug. I like the idea of a stripe.

    Sueb20 thanked Kitch4me
  • 7 years ago

    I think they coordinate beautifully.

    Sueb20 thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 7 years ago

    I'm an outlier, I like them. In your photos, you are showing an angle that emphasizes the rug (to show the pattern). But underfoot I don't think they would register as prominent. So I think they work as is.

    Sueb20 thanked mtnrdredux_gw
  • 7 years ago

    I think they look fine too-- but having them so similar doesn't seem like YOUR style. I love your funky leanings and so I would mix it up-- and yes, with the Den rug.


    Sueb20 thanked Funkyart
  • 7 years ago

    I like them all. You are right, the one in the den is a bit bright. If you are going to change it I would go with something like the number 1 or 2 rug you show as examples rather than #3 as it seems too bright too.

  • 7 years ago

    Pretty rugs. I would also change the one in the den, and buy one large enough to go under the chairs.

  • 7 years ago

    All are great rugs but yes, they seem to be too much of a type, one after the other. The obvious change would be the one in the middle, the den. However.... is there any possibility that one would fit in the foyer? I know you said there is no place for the round anywhere else and don't want to change that - I'm just curious how that one would look in that space but I would still change the style of the den.

    OTOH..... in working with 2 different importers here to find rugs that work with my antique Persian, both have 'collected' rugs for me of varying sizes that are much like what you have, variations on a theme based on what I have. They both insist that there should be continuity of style throughout but I haven't pulled the trigger because like you, I want to mix it up more.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks for all the feedback. DLM, the den rug is too large for the foyer space. Hard to tell in the pics, I know.

    allison, yes, ideally the rug would be under the chairs but it's really hard to find a size that works in that room, that isn't too big or too small (I think the size of the current rug is also what's bothering me about the whole situation). 8' x 8' would be about perfect, but I'm not finding a lot of rugs I like in that size. 8 x 10 is too big.

    Funky, at first I thought your post said "I like your funky earrings." LOL.

  • 7 years ago

    I think this would work, but not sure I like it enough. We are going out of town soon, so I don't want to order anything online. I might take a stroll thru our local store this weekend, though...

  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful rugs and rooms! From what I am seeing on my monitor is that the rug in the den is brighter and the red is more of a true red than a warmer red like the other two rugs. I would look for something more muted if you are going to have red in the new rug. Maybe a bit more of an orange red than bright red. Or as in one of your options... the green rug... you won't need to worry about the red. It could just be my monitor. Colors are so difficult as they translate through so many mediums.

  • 7 years ago

    What about a sisal? Easy to get a custom size.

  • 7 years ago

    Ha ha, I was looking at this earlier!

    https://www.naturalarearugs.com/p/carmela-custom-sisal/

    I just don't know if it would be toooo neutral. Also, one of our dogs had a field day with a seagrass rug in our beach house, so I don't know if she would do the same w/ a sisal rug.

  • 7 years ago

    I think they look lovely just like they are. Maybe you just want a change, you could buy a different rug and switch them out as the mood hits. I think that everyone gets tired of having the same thing after a while.

    Sueb20 thanked arkansas girl
  • 7 years ago

    I'm late to the party, but I like the idea of changing the den rug to something very subtle....sort of a palate cleanser.

    Sueb20 thanked Joaniepoanie
  • 7 years ago

    Palate cleanser! Exactly!

  • 7 years ago

    Got a new rug! I really let DH make the decision because he loved this rug. I think it works!



    Here u can see the other rugs nearby.