Why do you think you need rugs? I think a rug over wood floors to "center" a living area or in a bedroom looks great. Of course the rug itself needs to complement the other design choices in that rug.

However you have got beautiful wood floors - why chop up the sight lines by adding not particularly attractive rugs since they aren't needed functionally or aesthetically.

FWIW contemporary is not the same as "modern" because a home that is decorated in a "contemporary" style often has what you might think of as traditional elements. Of course not necessarily Colonial Revial or Victorian gothic but even those might work as an accent. Contemporary as a style isn't trendy but is fairly timeless

Shiplap, large clocks and wall placques are "trendy" and not contemporary 🤣🤣

I would probably do without the rugs in this case. Especially if the rugs are in the hallway after the front door, you can assume that the rugs will get dirty very quickly. And the floor is really nice without, I think!

I appreciate the input! I feel like I need some kind of rug at least by the front door because it’s engineered hardwood (builders pick. I would have selected LVP but it was a spec house), which I’m concerned my dog and kids will destroy.

Do people enter through the front door. Typically in a single family home many people actually enter through the side door where there is a garage and therefore shoes and paws are less of an issue.

If that is your sole (no pun intended) entry point then you might think about having a shoe storage place there and institute a policy of no outdoor shoes inside.

How major is the issue - if there is rain, mud or snow most people remove their outer shoes out the door regardless of general policy. The same was true when I walked the dog as I would wipe his paws if it was rainy, snowy or muddy.

You could also just have a very good mat for the exterior and some kind of mat at the entrance. I think that would be less disruptive to the look of your home than having random runners in the halls and kitchen.

You don’t need tons of rugs or runners. It looks cluttered.

Thank you all! There seems to be a consensus that I don't need runners, which is a relief since I've had such a hard time trying to pick them.

@Helen We usually enter from the garage into a mudroom but we also use the front door throughout the day because we have a large front porch. Our dog gets excited when guests come over and has caused some scratches in the floor but I could just put an oval or 5'x8" rug at the front door and get rid of the runners.

Also, I appreciate the explanation of design styles. I am clueless in this regard, which is why I'm struggling with the blank slate of a new house!

Any suggestions for a rug style for the dining room?!

I like these turkish rugs for your entry and dining room.

Kaleen Mystic William Rug, Blue, 5'x7'9" · More Info

Safavieh Couture Evoke Collection EVK220 Rug, Ivory/Gray, 12'x18' · More Info

What is the decor in your dining room.

I used to have a rug underneath my dining table but when I gutted, remodeled and redecorated I eliminated it. I like the cleaner look and there are enough design elements between the table and the chairs to make a competing element unnecessary.

Also I realized that it is easier to keep the wood floors clean versus a rug which - let's face it - accumulates all kinds of things even if vaccuumed regularly.

I do have rugs in the living room and the master bedroom.

Just get a rug for the double front doors. Forget runners.

Try the larger of the two, laid horizontally.

I’d do a rug for the entry, dining and living area. I tried Ruggables and hated them. They aren’t rugs; they are a weird two-part system of a canvas material. Looked cheap to me. Lasted 10 minutes before I shipped it back. My longest wearing, best dirt/fighting rugs are wool. If you can swing it, that’s what I’d recommend for living/dining.

I think if you post pics of your furniture it can help with sort of naming your style .I think the best style is a mix of things you love and good function.

I agree with Lynsy…wool rugs can be found on websites like Wayfair in all sizes and prices…the key to selecting them is to look for “tufted” …and even “thickness”…at the entry you really don’t want to scrimp with a too cheap rug…as it is the introduction to your home…we use them …even in the kitchen..and bathroom….as they have more substance and won’t buckle or move around when walking on them…i chose patterns with more color depth but less variation/ or pale shades….they are so simple to clean because the tufts are tightly woven and they absorb less…a damp sponge….a good spot remover …..and occasional vacuuming has kept them in top shape for 15 years…the best part is …these traditional rugs go with everything …every style of decor…as an interesting feature in every room…one tip is that you can order a small one to just see color,etc. before you order the big one….i usually kept the small ones as they make great entry rugs ..at the back door…or-any other exterior entry