I love it! It has color of other rug in it Or get second one the same.

Perfect! Good eye. Winner.

Very nice!

Perfect… if you can buy rugs in person, it’s always preferable. Online can be tricky for lots of reasons.You scored with this choice!

A very cozy space… wish I could keep my desk area so neat!

Love the rug - Homegoods always has nicely-priced quality options! I'm wondering if you have considered pushing the couch closer to the TV with one arm up against the wall where the desk currently is. Then backing the desk up to it (like a really big console table). I feel like that might let the Living room and Office co-exist a bit better.

Amanda it was definitely tidied up for the photo hahaha
And mnmamax3 that’s an interesting thought I don’t think I have ever tried that configuration! I don’t know if we have the depth for both as the front door is here but I’ll see if I can test it out when hubby is home!
I really feel like I lucked out with this rug and I appreciate everyone’s examples shared bc it helped me decide on this lighter blue color.
Should we move on to curtains? I want to finish getting this room put together heehee :)

Yes, let's move on to curtains!!! I would love to see a pretty pattern in your room. Ballard Designs has some nice ones, and they're on sale, perhaps you'll consider one of these:

Thanks Diana! Those are beautiful but I think I’m personally drawn to more bold curtains. But this is why I love you all so much bc I could be totally off base. Do either of these work you think? (They’re pottery barn)

Also remember I’m thinking of covering the couch. If anyone wants to see the Etsy page and samples this is it: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1266096534/?ref=share_ios_native_control

Well I LOVE bold patterns for curtains. I like the second one you posted.

It’s got an English country house vibe

#2 is cool & #1 is good

First, a big applause for the rug! Good choice and good price. I think it looks good with the furniture.

I love the idea of something bold. I like the first one but it would require repainting the room because the yellow is prominent but nowhere else in the room. Maybe some of us can find something nicely priced but adds some pizzazz to the windows.

Diana’s second suggestion is rather fabulous….Do you like that one?

The rug is fairly neutral, so I think any bold pattern and colors would work. The only reservation I'd have is a plain neutral--won't do anything to liven up the room.

Something like this could also work.

I think I have issues when it comes to curtains bc I think a lot look shower curtainy to me lol… I’ve always only had plain linen white curtains hahaha but I want a pattern and want this room to feel so cozy, English cottage vibe I love, I also love like blue and white decor (when does right). Hmmm. Keep the options coming bc I don’t love anything yet unfortunately. Not trying to sound ungrateful!!!

I like this one from pottery barn too but omg they’re so expensive I just realized they are sold as individual panels at 200 bucks! Def not in budget

Walmart; the "Better Homes & Garden." Or Wayfair.com or Amazon.

Wayfair has some inexpensive panels with patterns.

I asked for “patterned curtain panels” on Amazon and got good options. Average $40 per panel

If you don't want "shower curtain-y" then do not get grommet top curtains.

Try Etsy--these look so pretty, and only $54 per panel (42"x84"). They offer several sizes, colors, and heading types.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1753715112/set-of-2-cotton-hand-block-curtain?ref=search2_top_narrowing_intent_modules_etsys_pick-2&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&logging_key=2069d15cda80beba589a57b019e74af9d43f7932%3A1753715112&variation0=4645586336

These are also Etsy, $130 per panel.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1499987233/block-print-curtain-panel-marigold-blue?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=curtain+panels&ref=sr_gallery-2-19&pro=1&frs=1&content_source=0999dcd33264a280cd54c7cfed177fab69143488%253A1499987233&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=0999dcd33264a280cd54c7cfed177fab69143488%3A1499987233

Now we're getting places thank you all so much! @RedRyder I like the Yellow Wayfair one and the Green Amazon one. and @Diana Bier Interiors, LLC I love the second etsy one the blue and green!

Love that fabric !

That looks nice Julie

Very pretty!

So, on Pottery Barn, check the open box sale area, sometimes things pop up there. Also, at the stores, there is always a clearance section, sometimes turns end up there.

Returns!

Another possible couple options. I think a geometric in a scale compatible with the rug pattern would be less shower curtain more living room.

The Ikat pattern looks like it would work and is very pretty. ( But is it too “safe”? Are we going for the gusto on the curtains?)

TIP: I love linen but it doesn't do well in sun.

Most natural fabrics will fade in sun. My workroom uses a blackout lining to avoid sun fade.

Hi, Julie! Based only on my own experience, please go with your first instinct of drama I settled on pretty - and they were very pretty - but every time i looked at them, I was a little disappointed.

There is so much beautiful architectural elements in your house/room be careful not to distract the eye too much. Every room is different so might have to purchase a couple and return the “losers!” Enjoy. I know with your good eye, it will be great!!

Thanks everybody! I’ll post pics when the swatches arrive!

Ok! The swatches came and they are really bad quality :( I should have known as I had ordered bathroom hand towels from spoon flower a long time ago but I tried to be hopeful. Besides the bad quality, none work. However, I think I am thinking I enjoy the idea of burgundy as it ties in with the brick of the fireplace. And burgundy and baby blue look really nice together. I also really love anything old fashioned floral, like English cottage or something? I don’t know what we would call it. I’ll do two posts this one will show the swatches. Then I’ll do another one of the curtains I like I found online and unfortunately, two are from pottery barn hahaha so maybe I have to save up lol but a couple others from Amazon so I’ll try there and can always return!

Here are some I like from online:

First four I like (the last one I’ve shared with you all before)

Another four

And the other pottery barn one :)

Of all of them, I like the last one best--the Kravet PB one.

Thanks Diana! I really love that one too and the pale blue in it looks like it would match the new rug perfectly.

Agree with Diana - the last one.

You might also consider adding a contrasting tape on the leading edges

Oh I like the sound of that, do you mean like fabric being sewn on the sides? Like a ribbon edge?

I like less color so it doesn’t dominate your room. I love blues so this is my favorite.

Yes, like this: