I have measured & seems there is plenty of room. I will re/measure and tape squares out tomorrow. This is the west elm chair in the shade I would use.

Here they are side by side:

Maybe warm it all up with the brown ottoman like you suggested , and either some wood end tables or some white marble end tables (saw some pretty ones at west elm)

I agree with Calidesign that the CB2 chair does not have the same style you get from the West Elm one. What about this one? It's a little wider.

If you do go West Elm version - there are like 20 other fabrics with texture - I assume you put a bunch up against your samples? I'm not a velvet person because I feel like it shows hand/butt prints and spills. I have WE distressed velvet though and it's pretty durable.

I think that caramel tone fights with your floor. Make sure to bring a chunk of flooring when you look at samples. What about Molasses?

@mnmamax3 i know you can't see in person but the texture of my couch is very like -weathered, grandpas coat feel. So a lot of the fabrics for the west elm chair were the same exact feel and when talking with the designer we both kind of agreed to go with a simple texture next to the sofa which led us to the velvet performance line. Is that ottoman from west elm? I like that color as well. I was just looking roughly at a warm brown ottoman like suggested, i will leave that decision for the day i finally pick my chair.

The other chair from article is nice, but I dont think that store is in my area, so wouldn't be able to test it. I like that its a little wider. I just ordered a swatch of the grey shown in photo and a leather option. The grey again is very "marled" (is that the word? ) similar to my couch texture.

See how good you are getting at this? I agree you want to bring in a variety of texture whenever possible, but it should not be at the expense of comfort or durability. You could add a furry lumbar pillow to the chairs - boom, texture!

Much as I love the idea of finally getting you to agree to some color in your rug, I came across these beauties while rug hunting and had to share. Both 100% wool - the RH one is NOT cheap but that's kind of the point in a home like yours. See if you can find something similar a little cheaper. Never Viscose though!!

ha ha I have learned from the best! Those are gorgeous. Im definitely drawn to more color in rugs now that I saw how blah the grey&white rug looked. And now I know not to choose something with a center medallion/design which seem to be everywhere! Will post some rugs later that i've found. Also going to tape out the 10x14 size and tape out the 2 chair sizes to see what you all think. A

Better than taping - also put folding chairs in the space to really visualize. And get a photo of the whole space. I still think this layout is going to leave you with a LOT of empty space...happy hunting!

I would use a fabric or leather on the West Elm Chairs that is at least a shade or two lighter or darker than your sectional. The velvet gray you are looking at looks almost exactly the same tone as the sectional.

@calidesign in person i felt like there was definitely a difference between the shades , see photo below . There leather options werent great.

To give you an idea of the width of the west elm chair - this chair is 22” wide and west elm chair is 26”. Just using it to get an idea, but this obviously looks tiny. The CB chair is 29.5” wide

And one from standing in the foyer

Oops. Here :

Hope these photos help : the rug i taped out is 10x14.5 which i think is plenty . The couch will be moved forward and sit on the rug. The small chair is 4” smaller than the west elm chair. The chair taped out is the CB2 chair. I ran out of tape lol so i drew the rest in.

Im mostly worried the west elm chair is too small.

The West Elm one will be fine, and better, imo. The chairs should face straight at the French doors, not angled, with a coffee table between them. You want a good walkway between the chairs and the sectional. If you move the sectional up, you haven't left yourself a walkway into the seating group. Slide the sectional up where it will be on the rug, then place your chair. You might need a larger rug if 10 feet is at the end of the tape in the photo. I can't tell from the photo angles.

I moved the couch back up but forgot to take a photo. Ill take a better one tomorrow & heres the swatch from west elm next to my couch , shows the difference a bit better, and i think it looks nice with my walls.

I think your vignette looks nice. And the ottoman leather looks like it is similar to the wood on the chair arms/legs. I think that will keep it cohesive. You have a very pretty room. I have a C&B sofa that is very similar in fabric and color as yours. I paired with a blue (navy/indigo) velvet swivel recliner. The fabric is holding up well but it's only been a year and a half! I did spray it with this Bayes fabric protector (which I learned about on this forum)

The swatch fabric looks good! I think it is all a good combination. Just check the rug size to be sure the chairs, end tables, coffee table, and sectional will all fit without being crowded.

Yup , i think the rug size is going to work perfectly. Here is the couch moved up a bit, still room to move it up more & move the chairs around and can have walkways everywhere. If i go with the leather ottoman, what kind of end tables should I do? Should i do 2 on the ends of the couch the same and maybe a different one in between the chairs?

I would probably try to center the rug between the posts (more under the couch if you have to) because you don't want it too close to the fireplace. The couch bumped forward will give you a bit more space in the dining area too. I say mix it up on your tables. Consider the right size for a lamp on the end table closest to the front door.

@mnmamax3 good idea about centering the rug. I will definitely do that.

@gcubed thanks, ill have to check out that fabric protector! Do you guys think the rug has enough color, im having a tricky time finding something i love.

I would use one larger square end table on the end of the sectional, and a smaller one between the two chairs. Do one in wood and the other in metal, glass, stone, or some combination. The round wood pedestal one you were looking at could be nice between the chairs if it is the right size/height. You want the height of the end tables to be the same height (or within an inch or so) of the arms of the sectional and chairs. You don't have room for an end table on the side closest to the French doors. Wait on the rug until you have all the furniture in place. You want it all to be on the rug, and that will help you get the right size and color. The gray/blue one you were looking at is okay, but I think you can find something better, and it will be easier to visualize when the furniture is in.

@calidesign

Could I do something like this for next to the couch, something with marble

Also - does this work at all? Happened to just find at homegoods for $200

I love Homegoods and was just going to suggest checking there for your rugs - They often have very large sizes in 100% wool for thousands less than you would pay anywhere else. Nothing with Viscose - check the labels! I love everything about that table EXCEPT the edges aren't padded which makes it Not a great option for the coming wee one.. If the metal frame didn't extend on the outside of the leather it would be perfect.

I found this rug yesterday when I was looking for you. Note the size is closer to 9x13+. I like that it has a bit more saturated color, but I really feel like your home needs something more upscale. I think rugs with bound edges like this generally look cheap. Most higher end rugs will be self-edged. That said I know you have an older dog (and a baby on the way) so maybe go with what works for now and keep it in mind for later.

The end table styles and that ottoman would work if the sizes are right. Measure the seat height and arm height of your sectional, and the chairs, so if you see something you will know if it works. I really like the ottoman. It won't last like a real leather one would, but it's a great color, the framing keeps it lighter looking, and the price is great. If you go with this ottoman, look for solid wood for the end table instead of using another one with metal legs.

What do you think about a rug like this with kind of a boho look? I know your home is transitional, but typical oriental style rugs tend to look very old-fashioned, IMO. I think a Kilim style (sometimes called Turkish) could help you get some color without being too stuffy. The first one is my entryway. This particular one is not available in your size but I'm trying to gauge if you like the look... Too much color for you?

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First rug looks great in your house. I think i love the two lAst rugs more for my house. i love all the color but how its a bit more toned down. My rug needs to be a 10x14, the ones i had found were 10x14.5 which is even better. But. 9x12 is too small!

I also check home goods often for rugs but often a 9x12 is their largest size :( and dang the ottoman would have been perfect if it didnt have the metal legs for baby!!

Here are a bunch of rugs saved, a few of these are 10x13 but most are 10x14-10x14.5

and a few more : on to of the blue faded one that i had shared a few posts back that i also like

Of the last four posted, I would stay away from the first, due to the strong center medallion. Your furniture won't be centered exactly so a more muted center design is best. You could try looking for slightly stronger colors with less variation if you don't like the typical persain rugs. I think a wool rug without the bound ends looks much more upscale, and will be thicker. Try looking at Overstock.com. Filter by the size, and then wool, and see what you think. I found these with a quick search. The colors on the first one are very soft and would look great with your furniture and walls,

This one has more warmth if you like the golds.

More pattern and blues, if you want to go that direction. But then I would use a navy ottoman.

You have lots of options!

It wouldn't let me post the second two rugs for some reason!! Take a look at the site.

@calidesign just took a look through overstock. i found 1 or 2 that were in my budget, but i felt the most of them felt very traditional to me. While i know my house is pretty traditional i kind of wanted to stay away from that typical rug. I filtered by size but when looking this rug doesnt actually come in a 10x14. i think this ones very pretty but the next size up is 11x15 which might be TOO big.

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Handmade-Antiquity-Blue-Ivory-Wool-Rug-4-X-6/11193828/product.html?kwds=&option=18297393&refccid=7WM77PEYJJSYUFCOPD6UT6VCGM&rfmt=material%3AWool%7Crug%20size%3A10%27%20x%2014%27&searchidx=85

I think i still prefer the muted ones. Are the ones i posted TOO much color? I really love the last 3 i posted. The last one with the blues had different variations of this rug, and the 2 above it have more color. I found them all on esale rugs and

i know they have free returns which i appreciate.

Also, i really would like to put an end table on both sides of the couch, even if the one side is just one of those very small drink tables like this - the side with the chaise is my husbands side and he wants somewhere to rest his drink. is it too weird to mix and match these? Meaning, if i do an end table there, do i need to do the same small one on the other side?

for example : 2 i love from crate & barrel

can i mix that with something a little larger on other side of sofa like these:

also - am in love with this rug. doesnt come in my size! darn

Okay the designer at west elm is trying to convince me to do a blue chair instead. Help! What do we all think? The dark blue color instead of the light grey.

Which fabric? Still the velvet? There is Astor Velvet, performance Velvet and Distressed Velvet in Navy blue... Performance has highest rub count, though I would still test your swatch - spill stuff on it, have the dog drool on it, and see how it cleans up and what shows. I don't typically like velvet myself because of the brush marks leaving hand and butt prints.

If you figure your walls are more or less the grey, you are starting to build a nice palette of colors for your space. Blue is a neutral. You will repeat the leather color in the wood accents. I do think the grey chair is a little pale but still doable.

Consider your dining chair options NOW. You cannot make this decision in a bubble because this whole area connects. Your chairs probably should not be beige because they will blend in to the couch. If you do the dining chairs in navy for example, then maybe keep the armchairs grey (though a darker warm grey would be my suggestion).

No the fabric is the “performance basket slub”

The few navy/blue velvets that we found didnt come in this chair. Im waiting until black friday at this point since i think they’ll have a better sale. The designer pretty much told me she thinks theyre having a 25% sale. So i just need to decide for a blue or gray before then.

The blue velvet is not available until april 2020

No the fabric is the “performance basket slub”

The few navy/blue velvets that we found didnt come in this chair. Im waiting until black friday at this point since i think they’ll have a better sale. The designer pretty much told me she thinks theyre having a 25% sale. So i just need to decide for a blue or gray before then.

The blue velvet is not available until april 2020

Side by side . I do like the blue & felt like the material might hide things better and be more durable especially with a baby coming

I think the dark blue would be beautiful, and easier to maintain, but you have to like it. Do you want to introduce blues? It's a neutral blue and the depth of color is nice. You could find a rug with lighter tones with a small amount of the dark blue which could look great. Either choice would work. It would be great with the rug you like, but you do need a larger size, maybe even larger than the 10x14. You'll have to measure once all the furniture is determined. For end tables, you can use a very narrow one on the far end, and a larger more substantial one on the open end of the sectional. I would stay away from the pedestal styles though, because they are very easy to pull over when your baby starts to crawl and stand. The width of the sectional needs a table with some length so it doesn't look out of proportion. I would look at a very narrow rectangle for the window side (maybe 24" x 10") and get a large square or round solid piece for the open end. This photo shows the way you want the narrow end table to fit.

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I have been reading the posts and first, you have a very lovely home. I really like your wood floor, the openness feeling of the room and all the windows and doors. I actually really like the blue that the west elm designer suggests with the carmel leather. I think the grey with the carmel leather doesn't work as well. I also love the idea of doing different side tables, not the same ones, on each side of the sofa. It gives the impression that you have collected things over time vs being a set. Rugs can be so hard because there are just so many ways you can go. I might consider honing in on the furniture decisions first unless you are absolutely in love with something, but I get the impression you aren't in love with one particular rug. if you decide on big furniture pieces first, it may help determine a rug choice. something to consider, completely different, might be some type of cow hide patterned rug.

Way back when (on this or maybe one of your other posts) I said this is a journey and as you move forward, you will end up choosing things you didn't yet know you liked. :)

Now, I'm serious about the swatch. Lob off half of it and wreck it! Spill stuff on it and see how it performs.

I have similar colors on sofa and went with blue velvet chair. Crate and Barrel pieces but similar vibe. I say go for blue!

Thanks everyone. I agree, the blue is pretty and will be much easier to maintain. Im a little worried about the light grey velvet for the long run. And that rug, oh my goodness i think that is my dream rug. I have to find a dupe thats a little bit bigger. And thanks for the info on mix matching end tables. The photos help. Ill find something narrow and wider for the end by the window. Do you all like this shade of brown?

@gcubed ah so similar! Looks great , im going to go with the blue. I always play it so safe, and im learning so much as i go. I can see now how some of my choices are too blah.

@mnmamax3 okay haha im on it!

@theresa thank you! Thanks for your suggestions, i’m learning so much from everyone on here .