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Entry rug suggestions

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

Hi

i just painted , wallpapered and gor a new loght for my entryway

i need arearugs. Id like a rug to be able to serve as a place to wipe shoes before coming in, but also want something decorative and pretty to make a welcoming entrance. I like the idea of washable, since it will get filthy from shoes, but my dilemma is that its a long and awkward shape. from the door to end of closet wall is 4 feet long x 3.5 feet wide .

then it opens up to 7 feet long x 5 feet wide.

should i do one long runner ( but then i worry about fitting the runner in my machine as it would be 10 feet long )

or maybe do 2 matching rugs - one at the door being 4x3 or close to it. and a second in front of steps/ tree hall in 4x6? either rectangle 4x6 or a 4, 5, or 6 round shape? that way, the smaller rug at the door would be the one that gets washed and the other rug would stay cleaner (?(

open to ideas of layout and also designs of rigs

here are pics of the space











Comments (118)

  • 3 years ago

    I didn’t give up on the round olychick I i am waiting for one more rug to come today so i can compare everything ive found so far.

    . The 3 round gives okay coversy, but not geat , I could really use the extra foot of coverage with a 3 x 4, but they are difficult to find. I looked at home depot , but 3x 4 all come up with 3x5 rugs to choose from. I guess they just round it off to the nearest rug measurement (?(

    do toy think the 3x5 sticking out beyond the wall looks bad?

    I’ve had that set up before and it always bugged me. Still bugs me 😂


  • 3 years ago

    Something like this comes in 2x3


    This one is 2' x 3'7"




    These both come in 2'7"x3'11"






    Because these are all designed to handle a lot of moisture (they are indoor/outdoor) and small enough size, they are machine washable

  • 3 years ago

    It wouldn’t bug me but since it does you, hopefully you will find a solution.

  • 3 years ago

    What olychick said. Wouldn't bother me, but I'm not you. :)

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks

    last of the rugs rhat I found arrived. The sizing works well 32z48 but it looks more like a bath mt to me 🤦🏼‍♀️

    i either need to go with the round at the door, one of the 3x 5 rugs and deal with the extra length sticking out from the wall, or keep looking for a 32x 48 washable rug




  • 3 years ago

    Yeah that last one is a no.

  • 3 years ago

    A hard no

  • 3 years ago

    Have you considered Flor? Not machine washable, but the company says it is washable. And you can trim it to size if necessary.

  • 3 years ago

    Do you have a Home Goods nearby? They have lots of rugs and you'd save on all the shipping. Even if you don't buy from them, you can get ideas of patterns and colors.

  • 3 years ago

    I was also going to suggest Flor but when I looked at their site to see what the cleanability is, it says they are not waterproof and if they get wet it could ruin the floor below.

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  • 3 years ago

    I actually had Flor when we first moved here. They aren't truly washable. you can remove a carpet tile, and then scrub it in a sink , but the one tile would then be discolored and most times, i ended up just throwing the tile out and replacing

    it was an expensive headache. For a low traffic area, i think they’d work well, but for high traffic, I wasn’t a fan. They should make them machine washable. That would be ideal.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Thanks jane_ny

    i actuallt have a home goods right down the street. Ir’s my home away from home 😂 great suggestion, but its always a hit or miss, and I havent found anything. Found a great kitchen mat, but no luck for emtryway.

  • 3 years ago

    Maybe you might go visit your local carpet stores and look at patterned carpet they can cut and bound for you. Might even have some remnants to work with. I'm gonna be honest - the ceiling wallpaper is so beautiful, but any rug in grey so far doesn't look that great with the flooring and takes away from the ceiling, just my opinion of course. Consider another color that ties with the living room or other visual spaces that are seen from the entryway.

  • 3 years ago
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    Thanks jackowskibasking

    I went my local carpet store, but the main issue is that they dont have washable rigs , which is what I need. i wish they carried them

    my floors appear darker in photos, They are lighter in person. They are white oak, no stain on them.

    Thank you,!! 😊the wallapper did turn out beautiful; we love it. The wallpaper has different light gray blends of color, and the entry walls are a soft gray. The rest of the colors in my home are light gray , blue , ivory. A blue rug looks out of place in the entry, as all the surorindings of it are gray. An ivory rug in an entry- yikes !!

    Not sure what orher xolor would work and look better than a gray, i hate black , so that is not something i like. Light Gray seemed like the best option to me 🤷‍♀️

  • 3 years ago

    Did you get a sample of the one that you said looked to you like flower petals?

    Would you like something that has the brown color of your floor in it?

    ^^ That's washable and comes in several sizes. Notice a soft blue door & painting.

  • 3 years ago

    I like this one really well but it's just to give you an idea because it's not washable.


  • 3 years ago

    This one and the rest that I'll show are machine washable.


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  • 3 years ago

    Re: washing Flor tiles, discolored tiles were my disappointment also but I figured it was just

    me.

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  • 3 years ago
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    Have you considered indoor/outdoor rugs? Not sure there will be more size options, tho They are pretty inexpensive and you just hose them off, so maybe you could get two-a spare to use when the other is drying.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks olychcick

    I have done that also in the past, but I live in NY, so I have to frequently wash rhe rug in late fall/ winter when we get the most mess from the elements of rain/ snow/ ice/ mud . Using a hose ourside in the freezing cold/ winter to wash a rug every couple weeks , no longer entices me 😂

    thats why i am set on machine washable. indoor warmth 😊

  • 3 years ago

    Haven’t read all the comments, but have you looked at ruggables? They are washable - have washed mine many times.

  • 3 years ago

    Hoping that either the antelope or herringbone design AM posted might work for you.

  • 3 years ago
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    other rugs I was waiting on were all terrible. this was the only one that looked decent. Its okay; not loving it , but felt it was neutral enough without being a flat solid rug. Honestly not liking many of the machine washable rug choices.





  • 3 years ago

    I actually like that one a lot.

    gtdj519 thanked Olychick
  • 3 years ago

    Thanks

    it actually looks nicer in pics than in person. Usually its the other way aroind 😂

    like I said its okay, i just wish the colors looked as nice as in pics.

  • 3 years ago

    Oh, disappointing. :(

  • 3 years ago

    Its not terrible, its okay . the colros are just a bit darker in person than how it looks in the lpics.


  • 3 years ago

    That looks like a strong contendereven though it extends past living room entry.

  • 3 years ago
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    Thanks lisaam

    unfoetunatelt, and 3x5 rug is going to extend last the wall and be visible from living room. The entry is an awkward size . it drives me crazy and I hate seeing it , but i may have to learn to live with it.

    any if the 32x48 rugs which would not be visiblw beyond the wall are all are horrible looking; look like bathroom rugs

    i solved the issue of an underwhelming entry with the beautiful wallpaper ceilng, but i still have the rug issue as a thorn in my side 😂

  • 3 years ago

    Wonder if a local carpet store would cut and bind the edge for you.

  • 3 years ago

    Good siggestion, but they dont . I inquired and he doesnt do that … something about the edges being a problem

  • 3 years ago

    Your entry is very nice and I love the ceiling! I like the last two you posted. Would you mind sharing where they came from?


    I am struggling with similar issue. We just extended our hardwood into kitchen and I'm trying to find a runner coming in from the garage to the kitchen. I did have good luck at a Home Goods for a large area rug for our dining room, so maybe I should try there as well. Good luck!

  • 3 years ago

    There is some DIY rug edging you can buy on Amazon. I have no idea how well it works but I did look into it previously. Maybe you could put that edge against the door threshold so it's less visible.

    also wondering if maybe you need a better rug/mat solution outside the door to catch all the yuckiness you have to wash off?

  • 3 years ago

    Couple thoughts …. If there is only one carpet place in your town, you might try checking a bit farther afield for someone who can cut and rebind for you. You could also check with local tailor/custom sewing places. If they lack the machine to do the binding, they might have contacts who do. Finally, without knowing how expensive the latest (wavy) rug was, perhaps keep it until something better comes along — in an appropriate size. (P.S. I like the wavy rug.). Good luck!

  • 3 years ago

    I personally do not like the wavy rug with your ceiling. I still like Rug 2 the best


  • 3 years ago

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    • Care: Machine Wash
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  • 3 years ago

    2’3” x 3’9”

    • Pile Height: 3/8 In
    • Care: Machine Wash
    • Decor Styles: Traditional




  • 3 years ago

    Saga over LOL

    I chose a simple grey/ ivory tone striped rug. I think it will work with whatever pattern rig I get for LR, and the colors blend nicely with the entry wall and wallpaper.

    I also got a sofa table and ottomans, which I think adds a nice touch to the entryway and makes it feel more “put together“

    Just have rto figure out walls- mirror/ art art (?) Not much space to work with once agian. should I put a mirror on the left side wall when you enter the house ? it would only refelct rhe closet door.

    I also have these pretty art pieces , but im not sure where to place them (?)

    any suggestions appreciated







  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Saga over LOL

    I chose a simple grey/ ivory tone striped rug. I think it will work with whatever pattern rig I get for LR, and the colors blend nicely with the entry wall and wallpaper.

    I also got a sofa table and ottomans, which I think adds a nice touch to the entryway and makes it feel more “put together“

    Just have rto figure out walls- mirror/ art art (?) Not much space to work with once agian. should I put a mirror on the left side wall when you enter the house ? it would only refelct rhe closet door.

    I also have these pretty art pieces , but im not sure where to place them (?)

    any suggestions appreciated













    I have these art pieces I could use only the large one one or the 2 piece smaller set.

    not sure if I should hang one of them to the left entry wall or use a mirror there instead ?

    should I hang it on the wall next to steps ?

    Should i hang above tree hall?




  • 3 years ago

    Excellent choices!

    gtdj519 thanked cpartist
  • 3 years ago
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    Looks really nice. I would hang the two smaller flowers vertically near the stairs and think about a mirror in the entry...but you could put the one large flower there too. It's personal preference. I think you've made great choices.

    gtdj519 thanked Dawn Martinez
  • 3 years ago

    Nice choices!

    If you haven't already thought about it, I would get a spare (or 2 depending how well they clean up).