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Suggestions for Area Rug color

4 years ago

Hello, I’d like to add an area rug. Need some suggestions as to what color to put in our bedroom. Should it be a solid rug or something with a design? All ideas are greatly appreciated!


Thank you!


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  • 4 years ago

    I would look for rugs with subtle tonal or damask type patterns & texture and that have the colors of your walls & furniture in them. You’ll likely change out your duvet / quilt / shams more often than wall color or furniture & will always choose colors & patterns for bedding that goes well with those 2 elements. I Googled images for tonal & damask pattern area rugs & there are many options. My point is that you don't need to chose a solid color rug just because your bedding has lots of colors & pattern. A lighter color of rug would look great on your pretty flooring but if it's too light in color, the rug won't stand out against the cream color of your furniture. I would want contrast with both of those elements. So, a lighter shade of colors to blend with walls & furniture and some pattern & texture to add layers of interest & softness for a bedroom.

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  • 4 years ago

    Thank you….could you please send me an example of a damask pattern? Sorry Im a bit clueless…haha.

  • 4 years ago

    Well, here’s a link to a Google page with Damask Pattern

    But, if link doesn’t work, here’s a piece I have on my bathroom wall that is actually a Damask pattern that is in almost tonal color. Damask is a very old pattern



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  • 4 years ago

    So when you say ’blend’ with wall color and furniture….would I stay in the green and cream family of colors? But in a bit of a darker tone? Thanks

  • 4 years ago

    May I suggest that you change out your bedcovers first? You have antique white bed and nightstand, plus beautiful wood floors, so the coverings should harmonize with those basic elements. And the gray walls--not my fav color for a bedroom, but here's how you can tie it all together.

    Get ivory bedding that matches the ivory of your set. Get a throw in gray the color of your walls. Add pillows with gray, ivory, and one other color. Then get an rug in ivory/charcoal.


    This idea only in ivory, not white. And put your art work over the bed and lose the decor piece.

    Michigan Lake House · More Info



    Safavieh Jasper 100 Collection JSP114 Rug, Grey/Gold, 8'x10' · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    Damask is always a repeating pattern, can be any size & is used on wallpaper, carpeting and upholstery. Because it’s a repeated pattern it’s not too busy & if it’s in tone on tone colors rather than contrasting color for the pattern & background, it’s even less busy. That piece on my bathroom wall I think is meant to be wallpaper image but it’s mounted on a stretcher frame with black arounf the outside edges. It was not an expensive thing at all but I liked it for my bathroom wall hanging over my old fashioned slipper tub on a pedestal.

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  • 4 years ago

    What housegal said. I'd look at diff bedding as she has suggested.

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  • 4 years ago

    Ivory bedding on ivory bed, but in your case, the throw and pillows should be in grays with an ivory, gray rug on the floor.


  • 4 years ago

    @sally VW I’m staying away from suggesting you change out your bedding - you aren’t asking about it. Maybe you change it out often but you are asking about rug. I looked at your prior posts & see that you live in the south - so warmer climate & that your overall furniture style in your home is very cohesive - that is, a consistent style throughout your home. I also see that your lovely flooring is new! I didn’t suggest any rug color bc on my monitor your bedroom wall color looks grey but you just wrote that it’s green! I do agree with @housegal200 suggestion on rug style - the pattern & lighter colors she shows is something I’d consider but obviously not gray since your walls are green!

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  • 4 years ago

    Thanks you….the picture didnt display the true colors of my walls. The color is actually a very light teal green.

  • 4 years ago

    Teal green is great! Then get bedding in ivory and teal--could be a watercolor print as here or ivory with a throw in teal.


    This isn't a teal green, but again the bedding should coordinate with your warm antique ivory and warm floors even if you're in a tropical location. So ivory bedding and teal green throw, and add teal green print tropical pillows.

    Add a plain cream rug to contrast with the floor as suggested previously.

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you KW! I really appreciate all your insight and help! we just finished the floors….and just need a nice area rug.

  • 4 years ago

    Here's an ivory and teal pattern. Several of us do feel it's better to change out bedding before you pick a rug. The white background and pink of current bedding doesn't do your bedroom set any favors.

  • 4 years ago

    If you change out your bedding to solid ivory with teal throw, then a larger horizontal artwork over the bed--something like this--would give you a dreamy watercolor tropical feeling.

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  • 4 years ago

    Housegal200 Thank you very much for your ideas! I really appreciate it very much!!

  • 4 years ago

    Question….for a king bed ..how wide/long should a throw blanket be to placed across the bed? Should it be the same width as the duvet or comfortor? Cant seem to find throws that are 108 inches. thanks

  • 4 years ago

    Just across the top is fine at 108"

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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    My first thought was soft and simple to act as a lovely backdrop, in the right color. Be sure to read up on suggested sizes (info on Pinterest) if not sure.


    I’d aim to create a more luxurious feel with your bedding and not add a throw on the bottom, as bed is already busy with the cushions.

    If using a duvet cover, a thicker duvet would do wonders (and not tucked in), add a solid blanket underneath for a nice layered look and reconsider cushions, to get the looks below.




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  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    You can combine the main colors in your bedroom for rug (sage with cream)



  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I would get coverlet. There are a lot of inexpensive and looking good ones. You can cover your bedding and it looks all the time neat. There are different colors.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G16GDF2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?



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