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would like some suggestions selecting a rug and wall art

12 years ago
Would like a lighter rug so that the coffee table stands out more, as both the legs of the coffee table and rug are black. Would also like the space to appear brighter and more open. Not sure if an ivory rug would be too light and blend in too much with the tile. Perhaps an ivory rug with a grey pattern?Also would like some wall art, I'm aware that the wall art I have now is too small and too high. Any suggestion on type of wall art and what size. Would a gallery wall work here?

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  • 12 years ago
    I really like the color of your sheer curtains. I believe if you find the same color rug, the coffee table would sparkle.
    dorika thanked Patricia Phelps
  • 12 years ago
    your new rug needs to be one size larger.
  • 12 years ago
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  • 12 years ago
    Love the colour on the drapery! I think a patterned rug with some of the pop colour is needed. The rug needs to be large enough to to slip under the sofa. Drop the art work at least a foot, seems a little high and a grouping of odd numbers work really well. One more of the same size.
    dorika thanked dzines02
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Adree with Donna. The pictures are hung too high. lower both

    The curtain is pretty but hung too high. Is there room to adjust it?

    The sofa is a dark unit. Replace the rug with a lighter but bigger rug. Some examples:
    Fallon Area Rug, Rectangle, Light Blue-Black, 5'x8' · More Info

    Calypso- (CLP-5002) · More Info
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Not sure you love jellyfish. This modern luminous blue jellyfish bring some energy into the dark furnitures. You can have a look at other jellyfish design and formats on http://3523studio.com/jellyfish-collections/
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks chemayne, as I already mentioned in the paragraph I am aware the wall art is too high and too small...that's why I'm asking for suggestions. I'm not sure if I want to incorperate yellow/gold in the room. However I like the idea of the other rug perhaps with a different color. I'm not interested in adjusting the curtains, I'm satisfied with the way they are hung.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the rugs suggested above
    Or something like this
    City Living on the Hudson · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    Very pretty!
  • 12 years ago
    Ikea and West Elm have over dyed rugs
  • 12 years ago
    One more...
  • 12 years ago
    I like the first one!
  • 12 years ago
    Would any of these rugs work? I'm not sure how to mix patterns, I would like the rug to compliment the accent chair, but not look too busy?
  • 12 years ago
    I like #1...Would not do #4...perhaps someone could photoshop the art and rugs...
    dorika thanked Libbmom
  • 12 years ago
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    I would not choose a rug with border
    dorika thanked sondramartina
  • 12 years ago
    Ok, thanks, I do prefer the first one over the others.
  • 12 years ago
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    Once I brought that first rug to try with my gray sectional and it looked awful. The problem was different gray undertones.
    I keep seeing that kind of rug and it does not work in many cases.
    Is your sofa gray?
  • 12 years ago
    O, thanks Sondramartina, good to know. Perhaps the same rug in the ivory color with grey as apposed to grey with ivory? What do you think?
  • 12 years ago
    Ikea has a great rug that could work with your color scheme if you wanted to incorporate the teal/turquoise color you have going on. And like others say, I would choose one that is a size or two bigger (you want at least the front legs of all your seating to touch).

    http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/40233620/
    dorika thanked shal1217
  • 12 years ago
    Yes thats the one I was talking about. I don't know if Dorika likes it
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, I was thinking it was the same as in the picture you posted. It's very pretty.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Does your wall have texture? I would not be afraid to paint either a light turquoise or else to keep a rhythm with your color scheme. We all love color but sometimes might not be sure what it would do to our walls...

    http://www.houzz.com/projects/541081/Joseph-decoration
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would play up the turquoise/blue of the sheer curtains and throw cushions. You might like the palette in one of my projects (photos below) - a modern Moroccan tea rooms. Check out Etsy for interesting and affordable original artwork (like the painting I found for my project). and all modern/wayfair for area rugs. Good luck from Montreal!
  • 12 years ago
    Or this rug and then turquoise details in art
    My Houzz: San Francisco · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    Yes, I do like that rug, I was looking at that earlier and was trying to post it but it wouldn't attach with the comment for some reason.
  • 12 years ago
    The walls are panelling (creamy/beige) so I'm unable to paint. That's why I wanted to add colour with wall art. I would love to be able to paint the walls.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Last fluffy rug might not work with your shear drapes
  • 12 years ago
    How about this one?
  • 12 years ago
    I personally think that your room is so sleek so introducing a longer haired rug might make it look stuffy. I'm not sure if I'm expressing myself right but what I'm trying to say is that with your current items, I would stick to a lowe profile rug. :-)
  • 12 years ago
    The rug I currently have is a shaggy rug, it's just the color that I want to change. I don't mind if it's shaggy or flat.
  • 12 years ago
    I Really like this!
  • 12 years ago
    I hope Dorika went shopping . I woul love to see new rug and art :)
  • 12 years ago
    Actually your room requires little change....I would suggest a bold color to add a pop to your room.....back of sofa wall........and purchase a larger rug....the small rug gives the illusion of a smaller room......colour same tone a sofa to ground the room especially if your are going to do a colour block on one wall....then add cushions in the same tones as the colour block.....in similar tones.....does not have to be matchy matchy.....this is a much cheaper way to decorate to get the look.....rug art is expensive......Also your pictures are two small or hung to high above your couch......hang three or do a grouping of five.....
  • 12 years ago
    How about one of these?
  • 12 years ago
    I don't know if i would add more turquoise except in art. If you go with ivory it will blend with your floor. Where is Goveraxle to photoshop some rugs?
  • 12 years ago
    Agree with sondra...
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    What would you suggest? What color rug did you end up going with for your grey sectional? My sofa is charcoal grey by the way.
  • 12 years ago
    How about this ivory and black rug?
  • 12 years ago
    I have black and white cow hide
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
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  • 12 years ago
    Ook, I was considering one of those...I like the look, but I like something softer. Is it comfortable?
  • 12 years ago
    Cow hide? I always liked the look of cow hide but sunce i never had one i could not imagine having no real rug. Once i brought the hide to try it had to stay, and we love it.
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  • 12 years ago
    More rugs...
  • 12 years ago
    Would really like to see what some of these rugs and art would look like in the room? Is anyone able to photoshop some of the rugs and art suggested? :)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Have you considered custom graphic wallpaper? Since I see the black and white undertones to your decor, maybe something like the following graphic wallpaper would add the extra something to your walls, rather than just regular wall art.
  • 12 years ago
    I did think about using a black and white patterned fabric to cover a blank canvas at first... Perhaps I'll try that.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Patterned fabrics with a nice dark frame or wallpaper would work. Either one would add a rich texture to the overall decor. The above pattern was lifted off a pillow to create the wallpaper you see in the photo. Let us know if you would be interested in something similar and one of our in-house graphic artists would be happy to help you out!