As far as the entranceway rug is concerned, I'm in the "turn it 90 degrees" camp. I would really like to see a rug that lengthwise (orientation: facing the door) fits from the staircase wall on the left to the step edge on the right, and widthwise, from the door to at least the edge of the staircase, but extends no further that piece of wall partition. Another option is to go with something large but neutral to fit the space (like the sisal), but then layer a smaller rug or mat with a stronger pattern that you like where the length equals the width of the door. That way, the smaller one catches most of the dirt/mud/whatever, but the larger one gives the space the correct proportions. It's also a possible solution for the living room. And as far as the living room is concerned, I think part of the issue that you're having is simply from furniture placement. For example, I'll bet that the leather chair closest to the entryway door doesn't get used nearly as much as the other seats for two reasons: a) only the other leather chair is actually a comfortable talking distance from it, and b) people don't usually feel comfortable having their back to an entranceway. It tends to make us feel nervous; when I'm in restaurants, I sometimes find myself looking behind just instinctively. Your living room has fantastic windows and a wonderfully chunky fireplace that's the right scale for them, but the other side of the room doesn't seem to balance it out. A bookshelf or similar kind of unit is a frequent solution, and if you found something with a deep base, then you could use it as closed storage space (for your adorable little girl's toys, perhaps?), and then use the higher shelves for display, or just things you would prefer out of her reach. I'd also love another few shots from different angles inside of the living room. Right now, all I know on the one side is that you have a balcony above a green chair, but I have no idea if that wall partition is actually a full wall underneath it or just a support beam with a transition to another space.

Thanks everyone for the pictures; they are all beautiful. I ordered the one from Overstock last night. Parma, I also saw that one in Shades of Light - I am just amazed at the price difference between Overstock and Garnet Hill and Shades of Light. I guess Overstock is going to be my new BFF. I just hope I am not disappointed in the black border, but I am trying to tie it in with black floral pillows. I keep going back and looking at it and it seems to take away from the "earthiness". But, every room needs a little black I guess. One more question, what is the best type of pad for the flat weaves?? Tuesday

Can you stand in front of the closets and take another picture looking in the opposite direction? We can't get any sense of your style and colors with this one photo.

I’d worry about a solid light coloured rug in an entryway and maybe consider a black and white striped rug, which would tie in with the black iron on your staircase and hall table. You could add a black/brass fixture to coordinate with mirror also and your entrance would be really cute and welcoming. I have tried to find different rugs in either of the two sizes you referenced, but had no luck. Indoor/outdoor rug from McGee and Co below comes 5x8 size and wondering if it would fit - larger would be nicer if it did. https://www.mcgeeandco.com/products/birmingham