Rug for Entry

Colleen Hill

12 years ago

What do you think of the 5' x 8' rug I purchased for the entry?

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obytheway

12 years ago

The darker gray-green in your geometric patterned fabric would be pretty for a rug. It seems like you have too much of the scroll effect going on in this area. Between the scrolls on your cabinet, the mirror and your door grill, it is overpowering this small area. Could you consider moving the mirror elsewhere and putting a plainer version over the cabinet?

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Leslie Hawke
12 years ago
It would look better without it. Competes with the side table.
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maxilover
12 years ago
It's really nice I love it
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All About Interiors LLC
12 years ago
I would recommend you go a bit darker. Although I think it is very pretty... Leslie is right, it does compete with side table. (or you can replace side table with a darker one).
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printesa
12 years ago
It's nice, but I agree with Leslie,,it competes with the sideboard.
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User
12 years ago
I too think it competes, you are a bit on scroll overload.
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indianpatti
12 years ago
Agree that it is too much of a good thing.
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achilz
12 years ago
Go simple on the floor to avoid competing with the wall
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
If I go with a more simple design what color would you suggest? Also, what color?
User
12 years ago
We would need to see more photo's of adjoining rooms to offer colors.
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
What pattern rug would you suggest? My colors in the other rooms off of the entry are neutral with some green and brown mixed in. This is a very open floor plan.
Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
I am waiting on my furniture to come in, but here are the fabrics that are going on the pieces that I have coming.
printesa
12 years ago
You could pick the darker brown in your rug and go with that. I would do something simple,,,,it is an entry rug and people will come in with their shoes. I don't know if you allow street shoes in the house, but this rug will get all the traffic.
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
The geometric pattern is the drapery, the check is 2 chairs, the green is an ottoman, the leather is a recliner, the tan a sofa with the animal print pillows.
Su Sa
12 years ago
It is a lovely, elegant piece. However, I do think it is a bit much with the pattern of the furniture piece. But that is just my taste.
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User
12 years ago
Are you dead set on the cabinet and mirror?
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D John Design
12 years ago
too busy... and possibly too light for the entry. It competes with the painted piece and will show dirt.
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, the cabinet and mirror are staying.
User
12 years ago
I know this is light colored for an entry but this is what my eye sees?
Neutral Harlequin Diamonds Hand Tufted Plush Rug · More Info
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Martha Relan
12 years ago
It's quite attractive, but you could use some color, too. maybe paint one wall withan accent color?
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
I don't mind it being light, we are careful with shoes. Where is the best place to look for rugs?
User
12 years ago
Home Decorators has a large selection.
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
Is Home Decorators a store? I live in Austin.
Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
I don't have another place for the mirror, but I agree it could have been more simple.
User
12 years ago
Looks like no stores in Texas, you can order on line but I prefer to see a rug in person.
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lefty47
12 years ago
HI --- Everything is so nice but not together ,- there is too much pattern . Too many scrolls and swirls .The doors ,the mirror , the cabinet , and now the rug . I think a plain natural fiber rug ,like a sisal with an applied border would be best . The eye needs a place to rest .
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bevballew
12 years ago
I agree. Dark rug and a simpler design. Too much scroll going on. The rug is beautiful but not there.
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meljane
12 years ago
I think the most important question is, do you like it Colleen?
We all have different taste. When I first saw your photo I found it a very pretty welcome! :-)
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
I agree it needs to be plain. What color....beige or brown or green?
User
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
You said you don't mind light, and now if you are wanting to go plainer, how about something like this?
Contour CON21 3'6" x 5'6" Ivory Rug · More Info
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lefty47
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
HI -- I think some nice soft color would be refreshing . A green would be nice , Colleen !
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bevballew
12 years ago
I would go brown because the chest and mirror are the where the eye will go and you need one place to zero in on. You may wish to wait until other pieces arrive also. I don't see green.. If you can remove the rug and take a pic for us.
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User
12 years ago
Why not try a complete contrast and go silver;)
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
Here is a picture without the rug.
User
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
maybe it is just the light but it looks dark. I still like a rug at the door. I might remove the floral on the wall.
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cristyollier
12 years ago
Maravilloso
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bevballew
12 years ago
Do you have a plain simple light rug in the house you can put there and take a pic to show us? It is dark.
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Colleen Hill
Original Author
12 years ago
I don't....maybe I can get a better pic!
bevballew
12 years ago
It looks so much better without the rug you had. I would hope some professional designers could offer some ideas. Sometimes I will even put a towel or clothing in a color in the place to see if it works. A dark rug might be too dark. You have a beautiful foyer.
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rosecafe
12 years ago
Too much brown in your foyer. Take it back and get a more colorful rug. One that contrasts with those polished boards and is much more inviting for yourself and your guests. Be brave, but make sure the door opens clear over the rug !
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