Software
Houzz Logo Print
dlmedavis

Why don’t these rugs work?

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

Please help me pick out a living room rug. First I tried the green one and it seemed too small and did not bring much color to the room. Now I have the multi rug. I like the added color with the multi rug but something about the blue in the rug bothers me. I don’t know if it is the blue color itself or because the rug is that much too Big. It seems that if I could just remove the blue border area the multi rug would be perfect. Please advise. Other recommendations are welcomed.
















Comments (30)

  • 7 years ago

    The green is too small. The larger rug is a good size, but it doesn't seem to have any colors in it that are in the rest of the room. Since the wall is a strong gold/yellow, maybe THAT is a color you should be looking for in your next rug. OR....put up some art on that wall that contains some red and use red/combo colored pillows on the chair?

    dlmedavis thanked violetsnapdragon
  • 7 years ago

    These colors (I like this painting--it was the first one that came to mind).

    dlmedavis thanked violetsnapdragon
  • 7 years ago

    I agree with Violet. Steer towards a large rug that has warm colors. The blue (though pretty) is too cool, imho.

    dlmedavis thanked Mrs. S
  • 7 years ago

    I really think that room could use a full-room rug. The multi one can't quite compete with the vast expanse of yellow on the floor and walls.

    The multi rug is pretty (they both are, but the green one doesn't offer enough contrast) but its size also seems to highlight how you have a lot of furniture crammed into one corner/side of the room. Could you spread the 2 chairs apart a bit more, maybe use a lower table in between them? Some art on the wall might help balance things, too.

    This is off topic but the color of the ceiling seems off for the rest of the room. It could just be the photo, but if it really is a grayish white, think about painting it a warmer white or pale warm color (not a yellow or yellow-beige,though) if possible, to go better with the walls and floor.

    dlmedavis thanked raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
  • 7 years ago

    The huge expanse of yellow tile, yellow walls, and overhead lighting do not create a pleasant look. For starters I would remove the light from the fan, and use lamps only. Then, as was mentioned, the first rug is too small, and the large one is the wrong colors.

    dlmedavis thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 7 years ago

    dlmedavis thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 7 years ago

    If you removed the green... would this brighter version of your blue help? [would it show well on dark sofa?]. Rug has some sandy color - in person, does it blend or bother? Pouf could be another color also.

    Royal Empire Throw Peacock · More Info

    https://www.houzz.com/products/royal-empire-twinh-peacock-single-p-50x60-prvw-vr~150060312

  • 7 years ago

    I would try a rug with browns and blacks to tie in the furniture first. Then an accent color that may be found in the rug could be played up on walls. Definitely larger rug size

    dlmedavis thanked lorraine5204
  • 7 years ago

    Experiment with warm colors with towel or shirt between 2 chairs -- a red or warm lamp?

    Firebrick 1 Handled Pottery Jug Table Lamp · More Info

    https://www.houzz.com/products/firebrick-1-handled-pottery-jug-table-lamp-prvw-vr~34456141

    dlmedavis thanked everdebz
  • 7 years ago

    I like the second rug, I think the problem is not the rug, it's the wall color. The wall color is too close to the floor color, and it's too much. A clean, not too bright white might be better.

    dlmedavis thanked daisiesandbutterflies
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    For dog vibe maybe going camp/hunting - this rug adds to it...bright mix, and opposite colors add the zing your neutrals could use.

    Orian Spoleto Diamond Patches Area Rug, Multi, 7'x10' · More Info

    https://www.houzz.com/products/orian-spoleto-diamond-patches-area-rug-multi-7x10-prvw-vr~79720004

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    The second rug is the better size. First one is too small. Did you have a rug there before? It may be that you’re just not used to seeing it on the floor.

    I really like the second rug in general. I’d just repeat the colors in art and pillows. The solid pillows on the couch on my phone look green and more orange red and don’t relate to anything else. I’d look for multi color fabrics. I think you could add a few solid ones (Maybe the reddish pillow works better irl) but everybody’s throw pillow tolerance is different. I’d choose pattern ones for the couch over solid.

    Where did you purchase the second rug from?

    Looking at the photos more it looks like the floor color is in the second rug. ? Good if so. I also think the walls would look better all the same color. I’d paint the darker gold accent wall with the lighter color that’s on the rest if you happen to have leftover paint.


    I also thinking the lighting is throwing the color off in some photos. Some photos the flooring looks more dark pink beige (which I think is probably the color.) and other photos it looks more gold.


    More gabbing, I suggest figuring out what undertone your floor is and your other neutrals in the room ideally should have the same undertone to look pulled together and ‘correct’. Golds will make pink beige to look dirty.


    Don‘t forget you can repeat color in throw blankets and curtains too. Do you normally keep anything on the coffee table? Maybe a large tray or large colorful bowl; could also hold remotes. I honestly think whatever rug you go with, repeating the colors will make a huge difference.

  • 7 years ago

    ^ much better!

    dlmedavis thanked raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
  • 7 years ago

    I like the larger rug and the one posted by Kjoy1 but HATE your wall color choice- it clashes with the floors

    dlmedavis thanked deb s
  • 7 years ago

    Thank you everyone! Great rug ideas thank you! I am trying to furnish/decorate a house that is new to me. I don't care for the color of the walls but am trying to work with it for now until I can also replace the baseboards.

  • 7 years ago

    kjoy has a great suggestion. I also think you need table lamps.

    dlmedavis thanked tfitz1006
  • 7 years ago

    How about a scandinavian design?

    Amazon.com: Well Woven Greyson Scanadnavian Retro Diamond Geometric Grey & Gold · More Info


    dlmedavis thanked ashtonchic
  • dlmedavis thanked everdebz
  • 7 years ago

    Clicking closeup and it's a soft gold like your walls...?

    Safavieh Bohemian Boh637A Rug, Brown/Gold, 5'0"x8'0" · More Info

    https://www.houzz.com/products/safavieh-tala-hemp-rug-brown-and-gold-5x8-prvw-vr~51644612?lid=37058174

    dlmedavis thanked everdebz
  • 7 years ago

    What do you think of this rug?


  • 7 years ago

    I like blue rug, but all the furniture is bunched up at the end of the room. Move everything down 8-10 inches to give the chairs, the coffee table and the sofa some breathing room. Put the pouf by the coffee table and leave the plant in the corner. You’ll be surprised at what a few inches will do for the room and the rug. Then get some pillows

    dlmedavis thanked Anne Duke
  • 7 years ago

    Here it is in your room. You can use the see in your room tool on this site, among others. https://incrediblerugsanddecor.com/products/safavieh-monaco-mnc222h-orange-multi-area-rug?variant=16034910109767

    dlmedavis thanked Molly
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    A couple (ETA, four) more suggestions that I think would work nicely with your colors in there. They’d be a bit more muted in real life, the mock-ups on this site (Rugs USA) can sometimes show up more vivid.

    1.





    —————————————————————————

    2.







    ——————————————————————————

    3.





    ———————————————————————————-

    4.





    dlmedavis thanked Jilly
  • 7 years ago

    Hmmm. this one that everdebz posted might be my favorite. It has orange and green that I like as well as just a little blue.


  • 7 years ago

    I fear that the pink tones in that rug are not going to play well with your floors and wall color:(



    dlmedavis thanked kjoy1
  • 7 years ago

    If end wall especially is quite gold, it would go well with earthier warms, on the bright/hot side - is that a good thing/ Your pillow has a sunset sweetness to it. Which? and your Eames chair is it called - seems it's in rooms with contemporary/ simple patterned rugs....?