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Desperate need of help picking an area rug!!!

12 years ago
Just moved in a month ago and can't figure out what color or style of area rug I need! Here is the couch and the space.... Current rug is just an old rug I had until I get one I want! Needs to be 8x10. Also need art on walls and accent chairs! Here are a few more pics of my place too:). Thanks!

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  • 12 years ago
    Don't have a link but something in red for your rug would be a good match, I think. You've got some ethnic elements, and I love all the Moroccan, suzani, Turkish kilim rugs. A quick browse in eBay will bring up some beautiful rugs. Or west elm if you'd rather go new
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you! I have the red pillows on there now but want to change them out and add turquois, orange and different funky pillows. ! I do like the Indonesian type feel...but I don't want to spend thousands of dollars:(.
  • 12 years ago
    You've got a nice ethnic vibe going in the dining room. Let me see what I can find. I'll be back...
  • 12 years ago
    think I would be tempted to go lighter with something like this. Think it is quite neutral but adds some pattern and really lightens the space..
    http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-lattice-rug/p452254?colour=Grey
  • 12 years ago
    A couple more rugs for your consideration:
  • 12 years ago
    groveraxle....wanted to add that those "turquoise" West Elm chairs are absoLutely FABULOUS!!! They aren't really turquoise, per se, but rather a piney green blue that somehow comes off as turquoise. I bought two of them about a month ago to help "tame" a large brown leather sofa and sit on an oriental rug with rust, gray, tans and blue in it. nearby is the dining area for which I have a dark dark table and the West Elm "honey" leather chairs (honey roughly translating to orange). oh my!! it all works SO well together. And those chairs (the turquoise ones) are sooooo comfortable...and well made. Even the bottoms are finished. You have to unzip the bottom covers to attach the legs. Endorse heartily!!
  • 12 years ago
    Love that 2nd one from groveraxle. The colours add alot of interest. (i like them all but the oranges and blues look great together, plus is nicely ties in the floor colour without being too "matchy").
    Dog is super cute too :)
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you all so much ! I do love the chair and art! And rug ideas are great too! How are you able to insert rugs and art in there? That's so cool! Here's another pic of sofa....like I said, ignore the red pillows because I will want to be able to interchange them depending on the season or my mood:)
  • 12 years ago
    love the turquoise rug posted by groveraxle.
  • 12 years ago
    What about a shag rug of some sort? I like the cozy feel and texture it could bring...but still stuck on a color!!
  • 12 years ago
    Do a red carpet with similar texture as the pillows so they well.. To match your pillows
  • 12 years ago
    this one is lovely...or something like it?
    http://www.rugstorene.co.uk/8004-multi/#!prettyPhoto
  • 12 years ago
    I like your existing rug. You can bring lots of color in with art, accessories, lamps and chairs.
  • 12 years ago
    Cream colored shag rug with pillow and art in the turquoise as previously suggested along with some rust orange would look great. I'd add a stardust mirror above the console in lieu of the feather wreath and paint your lamp base one of the accent colors. Artwork behind the couch to tie the colors together. Some pillow inspiration for you….
  • 12 years ago
    A leather shag:
  • 12 years ago
    Get a large sisal, they are neutral and go with any style. Then you can layer on top Kilims or flokatis for different seasons or when you want a change.
  • 12 years ago
    Cream shag with Amy's pillow:
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    12 years ago
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    Soft blue/grays would be my choice.

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  • 12 years ago
    Thank you all for your great suggestions! My console is right next to my dining table on the same wall ....and there is a mirror by the dining table ...is it ok to put another mirror above the console table too?
  • 12 years ago
    What of you think about this rug?
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Yes its ok to put another mirror nearby especially if it is a starburst mirror that is more like sculptural art than plain ole mirror. I like the zebra rug too! That could be fun and it goes great with everything so far except for the ikat pillow I suggested earlier. Def don't like that together with the zebra rug but no worries there are so many options out there :)
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    I'm thinking the rug could have some geometric abstract print including the color red.
  • 12 years ago
    One mirror is one too many, if you ask me. Do art, not mirrors.
  • 12 years ago
    Zebra rug:
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you all for your help and advice !!
  • 11 years ago

    If you want to change to turquoise and orange in the throw pillows and other accents, then look for a rug with turquoise and orange in the print. The best idea would be a rug or carpet outlet that would have samples for you to try.