Running, I think that rug would be a wonderful addition to your room! You are smart to go w/a neutral, as it will give you a lot of flexibility, & the texture is fabulous!

Love your room... & especially that handsome chair.

British Colonial is lovely but I think it needs a punch of something with color. I love the serenity of your rooms, but every room should have something that says "wow." What about window treatments? What do you plan to do? I would like to see blinds and/or shutters on your windows with filmy, airy, gauzy-like coastal curtains. The rug is great, but give it some artwork and maybe some silver pieces on the tables that gives it a wow factor.

I love natural fiber rugs and seagrass is your best bet for durability, but even in an adult household, spills happen - get the protective coating! Sometimes seagrass has a very distinctive smell so be prepared for that. It does fade over time, but humidity can bring it to the surface again. Different noses react in different ways - some find it earthy and liveable but others find it offensive. One thing that seagrass does really well is span many different decorating styles - it's a backdrop, not center stage.

Beyond that, a couple of things come to mind - I agree with patricia that some color, maybe with artwork, would be a nice addition. The one thing I question is your rug size - you mention a 6 x 9. Are you sure that's the size to get? It seems awfully small for your space and table. What size is the blue rug you currently have?

I love the look, it will be beautiful in your setting.

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Seems like my seagrass rug idea might be workable--I get so seized up trying to figure out what to do with the finishing touches!

Patricia, re. the windows. The LR window is HUGE, almost 10'x6'. I do have 2" white wooden blinds and have been stumped on what kind of drapes to use. Here is a picture of the window, though the cotton tap top drapes are gone now as is the end table at left.

I'm not sure if I should go with what you mentioned, sheers like maybe these from JC Penney:

Or do something striking, to be a bit of color or at least more of a focal point, like these drapes from Restoration Hardware:

Dlm, thanks for the reminder about the size. Talk about mentalpause moments! I checked and duh, somehow I had gotten it into my head that 6x9 would fit. The rug in there was a custom cut remnant and it is 7x9. So refiguring the cost of the seagrass, it comes out to more than I thought but still less than anything I've found elsewhere.

Thanks again for the responses. I've been working on this LR/DR for months now. Finally have the painting done, the trim work-my son put in crown throughout, yippee-and the furniture. And now it's time to figure out all the things that will pull it together and that's where I get totally stuck. I so appreciate you all taking time to help me work on finishing this space.

Ann

I have an 8x10 seagrass rug with black binding in my DR & love it. I say go for it! It's a great look & I am completely happy with my choice.

I think it would look fabulous but isn't very practical under a dining table. Any pets? Cats for instance -- the puke is a pain to get out of those rugs : (

Love seagrass!! We had one for two weeks and then the dog found it. I about died, but I quickly got up the "spill" and I promise you cannot tell. Sisal on the other hand is a nightmare. You cannot even let a drop of water fall on real sisal--it shows everything. We have a four and eight year old and I will be using lots of seagrass in our new home

If you have a Homegoods in your area, check regularly for seagrass. I got mine there and I only paid $199 for a 9 x 13.

Everyone I have talked to says do NOT get the light border. They get filthy looking really quick, and spoil the look of the rug. I had planned on ordering the same color you chose. Going back and forth now.