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Advice for coordinating ugly rug in master bedroom

4 years ago

I bought an overdyed oriental rug from a local business that sells WestElm overstock. I saw a posting here comparing a rug like mine to a trip through Haight Ashbury. Funny but sad also because the joke's on me. The color (teal? aqua? slate?) is more saturated in person.



Anyway, I'd appreciate suggestions on quilt colors to coordinate and tone down the rug.


Thanks!

Comments (20)

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I like it a lot. The majority of this board is into minimalism … with neutral and faded/abstract rugs, so yeah, I’m not surprised it wouldn’t get a lot of love here.

    Do some searches for overdyed rugs in rooms. IG is a great place to look.

    This is one example I quickly grabbed of using accent colors to highlight the saturation of the rugs. There are tons more.

    https://www.decoist.com/2014-10-10/modern-colorful-persian-rugs/?safari=1

    Another: https://www.decoist.com/2015-01-09/10-beautiful-overdyed-rugs/



    Embrace it and make your own. :)

    Getting more specific: what is your budget for bedding? Can you show more of the room/furniture/window? Do you want a quilt, duvet, coverlet, comforter? Are you in the US? What style(s) of decor do you like?

  • 4 years ago

    I didn’t see Glo’s post before mine — great advice and photos!

  • 4 years ago
    1. My budget for bedding is mid-range. With three big dogs running around, I wash our linens frequently. So, a quilt or coverlet is our best bet. The room is sparsely furnished. The rest of the house is a mix of transitional, french country, and contemporary furnishings. And the bedroom's dimensions are 14' 10" x 15' 8".
  • 4 years ago

    I, too, think it's very nice looking - so much better than the fake faded worn out looking stuff that seems to be having its 15 minutes of fame. I like the way cream looks with it.

  • 4 years ago



  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I'd be thinking either a dark brown (like the accent color in the rug) ... or, since you mention french country, a toile, if you can find one that the blues don't fight ... maybe one with sepia or red print instead of blue to go with the rug accent, and then some pillows that match the teal of the rug.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I like your rug.

    I would select bedding that is mostly white but has a border of whatever blue matches the rug. I would also add patterned pillows with a blue color scheme.







  • 4 years ago

    I am playing devil’s advocate. Why do you want to spend good money decorating around something you say is “ugly”? If you really hate it, cut your losses and sell it. Decorate your bedroom to make you happy. Do you really want to feel sad every time you enter the room? Only you can decide if any of the great suggestions here will make you fall in love with this rug.

  • 4 years ago

    Would it work under your dining table where most of it would be hidden?

  • 4 years ago

    The master is the largest room in the house.  No other room could accommodate this 10' x 14' rug.  I ordered bedding that I hope will balance the saturated blue color.  We'll keep it for at least a year.

  • 4 years ago

    What did you order for bedding?

  • 4 years ago

    Referencing the palettes suggested on this thread and the advice to embrace color, I bought a white blanket, a light gray blanket, and a burnt umber quilt with shams.  I hope that the textures and colors of the bedding will balance the saturated blue of the rug.  And if the bedding looks awful, I'll return it and try again.  I feel more upbeat after reading the responses to my post.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Not sure the gray is going to work with your rug.

  • 4 years ago

    If you don't like the quilt you ordered, you might try looking for a shade lighter than the lightest blue, or the opposite, look for a darker blue. Other workable colors might be the golden tan that I often see in comforters, a deep warm cream, or a calm sage green (looks like there might be a hint of green in the rug?)

    Or you could send it to me, I think it would be fun in my family room!

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Maybe bedding that has blue and brown could be an option

  • 4 years ago
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    4 years ago

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