How do I choose the right rug?

13 years ago

I need to find a rug for my living room. I have fairly simple taste and but I do love clean patterns. I just moved into a condo into a downtown area. My couches are dark brown leather, the coffee table is simple glass, and the floors are a fantastic mixture of browns, grays, and blue. The attached picture is the only one I have, at this moment, where you can see the light blue walls and the flooring. Please excuse the fact that my dog is in the photo...he loves the camera ha.
I will attach a photo of the living room space later. The condo has floor to ceiling windows so a lot of natural light. I'm stumped with what would bring everything together. Thanks in advance for any help!,

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groveraxle

13 years ago

Your dog told me he does not want jute. He would prefer something plush, or a shag. What he's really holding out for is a flokati, says he's gonna roll and squirm all over that thing...

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lefty47
13 years ago
HI -- I think neutral -natural fiber carpets . Low pile or a tight woven texture . Restorationhardware.com --- or Onekingslane.com just for some ideas if you cannot afford . There is always more affordable carpets that look the same . There is even cut to size carpet that might give you more options , that you could just get the raw edges bound or bordered .
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Hollie Baker
13 years ago
I would choose a natural colored jute rug. You can find a ton of jute rugs nowadays with simple and cute geometric patterns.
Love those floors by the way!
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Nancy Travisinteriors
13 years ago
The one on floor is example of what you don't want. I would go a simple cream shag. 6x9 should work. The floors are busy. Keep it solid. And light. No more blue, you have enough. ARe you renting? If not think about painting.
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Sustainable Dwellings
13 years ago
Love the dog! Look at Lowe's for a nice looking, inexpensive jute rug (the one I saw has fringed edge) for about $120.150.
Geneviève
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
Yes to comfort for the dog :)
I think that he likes purple by looking at his bandana,anything with a low pile would be best ,vacuum,vacuum and vacuum after him unless you brush him every day of course:)

Anzio AO-01 5' x 7'6" Purple Rug · More Info

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Leyda LY-07 3'6" x 5'6" Grey, Denim Rug · More Info
lefty47
13 years ago
HI -- Yes - it's all about the dog . Notice , such tiny little polka dot feet for a big dog -- so cute !
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Carmel Decor
13 years ago
How about a beautiful indoor outdoor rug that can be comfortable for the homeowners and their loving pets as well as easy to clean.
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JudyG Designs
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
Floor is great! With dark brown leather couches, I suggest staying that with that natural feel and trying this oyster gray jute rug and kilim pillows.
Jute Woven Oyster Gray Rug · More Info

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Geneviève
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
I like the sand one a good match for doggy's coat the one on the right a bit hard on the eyes for pooch perhaps :)) otherwise outdoor and indoor is good ,and they can also be washed from time to time.

I can imagine him coming from outside with a wet coat and dirty paws and stepping on an oyster rug ...no!!!!
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JudyG Designs
13 years ago
Genevieve, maybe sweet doggie knows better than to do that to Sarah’s things…because she trained him not to? :>)
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
great dog, nice colors. look at this examples
Irene Morresey
11 years ago
There you go, even has your colours in there lol, plus dog
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JudyG Designs
11 years ago
Hopefully, in the last 16 months, sarah has found her rug. We may never know. Sigh.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
funny!
Melissa E
11 years ago
lol, our vizsla is a photo bomber too!