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What rug and where have I gone wrong?

I can trust you all to set me right. I recently painted my open concept living room and halls warm white. I bought the rugs trying to add more to the space and texture but I dislike the look. I think it’s the white rug I dislike most. I want to tie in tans and beige with the grey couch and fireplace. Overall I don’t know what I’m going for at this point. What color and style of rug would work best? What else could be done for a cohesive look? Please help 🫠

Comments (16)

  • 2 years ago

    You need a darker rug. I‘ll find an example.

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  • 2 years ago
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    Yes, you need a larger rug. Is there any way you can move the sofa away from the fireplace? It looks cramped.

  • 2 years ago
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    Agree with houssaon. The sofa looks too large for the room and it’s a problematic color with warm colors (tan and beige).

    I like the white rug but it’s way too small.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
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    I think you need color and for sure bigger than the white one. Everything in your spac eis plain so not just color but texture so the piloows maybe some shaggy ones in the yellow or gold form a rug or maybe nother color in the rug but color you need

    I have this one


  • 2 years ago
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    My own feeling is you've already got enough decorative pattern in there so one solid color rug in a NATURAL material might look best, or one with a very tiny patten (like crosses or dots or a cheetah or antelope print -- or maybe this



    Then add colored pillows

    I love your skeleton -- out of the closet!

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for the examples freedomplace! A larger rug will look much better. Houssaon I could get away with moving the couch over about 2 feet. About 4 to 5 away is the backyard slider. Patricia it’s very obvious I am scared of color 🙈 I will add some textured pillows in.

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks mytwo cents! I feel like i don’t want the rug to compete either fireplace tile. And yes we are already getting in the Halloween spirit over here!

  • 2 years ago

    I think you've got some good advice regarding the rug. Just curious but would you be able to swap the couch and loveseat to give your fireplace a bit more breathing room? (might not work with the rest of your room).

  • 2 years ago

    Nellie ran that’s how I originally had it a few years back. It just gives less walking room around the couch to the kitchen or to the backyard. I’ll get a picture of the rest of the space.

  • 2 years ago

    Maybe I’ll get this rug.. thoughts??

  • 2 years ago
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    I'd like it better if it didn't have a border on it.

    Any feeling for an animal print?




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  • 2 years ago

    Can you switch the position of the two seater and the three seater sofas. I think then possible turn the rugs as well. It seems like the two seater should be up by the fieplace, then the rug might be fine.

  • 2 years ago

    Minus the white rug, I think what you've got looks great. Remove the white rug and live with it all for a while. The woven rug you have below it add texture and warmth to the room that all of the rugs other people have posted lack. I'd swap out two of the sofa pillows for ones that are white with a bit of gold/mustard to coordinate with the throw and tie in the rug.


    Are you really afraid of color or do you just like neutrals? Neutrals are colors too and I happen to love them!

  • 2 years ago

    The white rug is too dramatic and does not match the furnishings (outside of your pillows). The white rug also does not match the rug underneath, which is also why it looks out of place. I don't understand why you would layer rugs, but its your house, do what you want.


    Out of all the examples below, I like mytwocents' animal one the best. It is not a sin to have a solid rug, so if you are worried about competing with the tile, just buy a solid colored one in a nice darker grey color.