If I have two large rugs in a room how different should they be?
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Comments (7)Fyi - Nate Berkus (who no longer has his Home Decorating TV show) had a lot of fans including me. His advice about rugs was that the larger they were, the more expansive they made the room feel. So if you are wanting the room to be more expansive than cozy, according to his rule, 10 inches from the sides of the room in all directions would be a good thing. Even with the traditional style of the room now, I think a large rug as you describe will make it feel a lot more contemporary. If that is not what you want, then keep the rug small. Otherwise, the sky is the limit. Though I am a newbie at this stuff, I will offer my opinion that I think the room will be stunning with the larger rug. As far as the hutch, I don't see a visual problem with it being half on and half off but if I were you, I would seek professional advice on how to make sure the addition of the new rug doesn't add instability to the hutch. Good luck and thanks very much for showing us pictures of your living room....See MoreHow large should a rug be in a room?
Comments (7)We have several persian rugs, of various sizes. We have moved around a lot with the military and lived in many houses, so at times rugs remained rolled/wrapped up because some rooms were just too small for the 9x12's. For the larger rugs, if you have hardwood floors, it is pleasing to the eye to have at least an 18" border. Depending on the size of the room and your seating arrangement, the border can be a little or a lot more. Large persian rugs don't suit being placed on wall to wall carpeting IMHO. Remember that beautiful rugs and carpets are artwork for your floors and need to be shown off. A wood/tile floor makes a lovely backdrop for them, just like a nice frame and matting sets off a painting!...See MoreI'm not sure if I should do two rugs, one in front of the sink and on
Comments (7)can you put in a new vanity light? there is nothing spa-like about it. You can put that one aside, (find a cheaper option w/lights that point down!) and install one of your own. this one is from lowes Ditto w/knobs on the cabinet. and maybe a new window covering. You can find bamboo blinds at lowes. grab a few plants and hang them from the ceiling like shown. (get little screw in J hooks. that can be removed and patched when you leave) see how cute? find a garden stool (HomeGoods) and put it between toilet/sink. or under window. bring in baskets. maybe hang a shelf over toilet. get some towel hangers. pretty towels. greenery, some pictures. maybe paint the wall a diff color. bamboo blinds, wicker baskets, new rug. all will give you a diff feel. how about some type of bamboo shelf caddy? maybe next to toilet or somewhere else? But you need to start w/a light fixture! these are simple DIY privacy shades i'd prob find a larger rug. one that spans toilet/sink, and covers a good portion of the tile (not these colors,,,just showing you the size large fluffy, washable white one, would prob be best get something that stretches from door to wall and tub to toilet or, try a wood / teak or bamboo, mat for exiting the shower and get a smaller rug for in front of the sink. you really shouldn't have a toilet rug. (I mean, you can, unless you have 3 guys using this bathroom. in that case it would get kind of gross.) they have a cork mat too hide the toilet supplies on the other side. maybe find a storage caddie for those...See MoreHow should I hang large artwork between two windows?
Comments (6)Thank you! Yes, I ordered white wood blinds and I am considering adding white curtains with black rods. I have 2 more windows on the other side of the room. The room is basically empty because this use to be my formal living room (that we never used in the 13 years in the house) and making it a formal dining room....See MoreSueb20
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