How do you feel about going with deeper, bolder colors? Examples:

https://www.cb2.com/eros-handknotted-red-and-blue-rug/f22525

https://esalerugs.com/blue-7x10-kashkuli-gabbeh-area-rug-33116249?pos=8&rt=aisle

I like the first one a lot! Why doesn't every website let you do this?

Here’s another I just saw ... this website lets you do mock-ups. I’ve ordered from them, very happy with the company.

https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/OrientalWeavers-Mantra-1/133832

https://www.rugs-direct.com

But, yes, the first one up there is my fav. :)

ETA: Found a few more pics on this site: https://incrediblerugsanddecor.com/products/oriental-weavers-mantra-001x7-grey-multi-area-rug?variant=12566710616135

esale rugs has a visualizer as well. If you are ordering rugs online and aren't sure about the color, style or texture you can always order the smallest version to test it in your space. If you don't like it, it is much easier to wrap up and lug a small rug to the post office for returns. Just make sure the company has free shipping and returns.

I have to share one more ... I‘m looking for a rug for someone else, and this one made me think of your room. (It’s on the Rugs Direct site.) Maybe more brown that you‘d like? I just love how it looks with everything.

Thanks for the help, @Jilly, much appreciated. I've looked at a bunch now and I'm still thinking the first one you recommended is my favorite. Do you. think 5x8 would be too small?

I think it might be, yes. For your room, I’d want the front legs of the sofa on it, as it really anchors the living area, sets it apart ... is a true area rug, rather than just an accent rug.

Is the one you’re returning 8x10? It looks like the perfect size.

@Jilly yeah, the one in the photos is 8x10.

Yep, Jinx, you nailed it. The first one is really terrific ... but, I must say that third one down is also pretty darn great. I think the colors of that rug look awesome with your furniture and looks really great against your floor. Great choices. Cool site to see how the rug will look in your room.

@Jilly do you mind posting the link for the taupe/greenish one from Rugs Direct?

Oh, I’m sorry! I thought I’d included it ... here ya go:

https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/OrientalWeavers-Anatolia-530/134312/215870