I like rug 5 of the latest three. You could go in any color direction from that, and I think it would look much better on the floor, than 6 or 7 because of both colors and pattern. If your goal is lively and colorful, 5 is the best choice of all. Up above, my former picks of 1 and 4 were for a more sedate palette I thought you were envisioning.

Have you thought at all about an oriental style rug? I only mention it because it's a pattern you might keep longer. You could do a blue and red with the gray sofa, or yellow and gray. With the look you desire I would definitely keep the walls white so each block of color stands out.

Also, check out rugsusa; they currently have a 75% off sale on some of their rugs.

I did not pick any oriental style rug because we wanted to keep the decors more modern and Eclectic.

Still like #1 and 4 (which I mentioned on your coffee table thread) and maybe your new #7. Don't like 5 and 6 -- too bold.

Hi All - so i ordered three rugs and below are the photos once they arrive with the couch.. please help me pick one. ck_squared , busybee3, kswl2, lascatx, RoseAbbey?

Tough because they all attractive. I think, however, that the second one is a tad too small unless you move it a bit more towards the chaise part.
I probably would pick the last one because I like the more vivid colors (and the red and yellow). The first one looks a little more summery but also pretty. While I like the colors of rug no 2, I'm not in love with those large shapes.

nosoccermom - thanks for your comments my husband also did not like to large patterns in second rug.. the third is good but he thinks it is very busy...he likes first.. Do u feel third is busy?

can you post a pic of #3 from the same perspective as the other two? I really like it; it's different, not trendy looking, the colors are wonderful.

To answer your question: I initially thought that the zigzag pattern is too busy because there's a lot of movement and a smaller pattern.
Does your husband think rug no 3 is too colorful or what does he mean by too busy?

I like 1 and 3.:)

I also like the first and third. The first is quieter and more monochromatic, if that's what you prefer. I like the third one the most--it's a little bolder and more unusual, and has lots of colors to pull out, if you want to change pillows/accessories occasionally.

I like the first one, but that is my color palette more than the warmer tones. I also like the all over pattern better than the spotty one and it goes with the pillows on the sofa if those stay. DH would probably say the thirs one is busy too. That's his term for any pattern he doesn't like. ;) I agree that the second is good colors but the scale of the pattern isn't working.

I like the third one; IMO it does the best job providing a link between the floor and the sofa. The other two look like they should be in a girl's bedroom.

I like the third one, it pulls everything together.

It might not look too busy to your husband with a coffee table on it. Since it is the only pattern in your room it does not look too busy to me.

Beautiful floor BTW.

Olychick - Here the pic of photo 3 from same angle as 1,2..

I think I like the first one the best (sorry I'm so late to the party!). The zig zag is kind of cool and it's a nice pattern without being "in your face."

I do also like the 3rd one but I think it's too bold for my taste.

If I can chime, I feel the zig zag is the best choice by far as I feel it very well suits the sofa style and has a really nice overall color palette that you can pull from for other pieces, accessories and accent colors. It could take you in a lot of different directions. The second one looks bedroomy to me. The third one has an odd color combination and I think it will end up all looking too heavy.

So rococogurl, ck_squared - So you both vote for first one with blue and yellow zig zag?

Yes, out of the 3 rugs posted, zig zag is my first choice.

Hm, from that perspective the third one looks like a fast moving traffic pattern, but I think it's because it's blurry and the shapes look very different in size. Does it look like that in real life? If yes, I vote for rug no. 1.

Seeing that third one at the straight on angle, I think it would be better with a sofa in one of thecolors for balance. With the darker neutral (grey) the white and colors in a strong pattern are demanding all the attention rather than complimenting or grounding. That's how it works for me anyway.

I still like #3 the best. It's the most interesting, I think and the least trendy looking to me.

I would definitely go with the first one. For reasons stated above.

Which do you like best? What about others in the house -- what do they say?

Sorry -- didn't see. Your husband agrees with me LOL. So it's down to you. How do you feel?

Your husband is right haha, I vote for the first.

Another thought---- the third rug is the only one that looks good with the wall color. It looks to be a cream or light yellow on both my desktop and ipad. None of the other two rugs has any relation at all to the walls and you'd need to paint the walls a light gray, imo, with rugs 1 or 2. They can stay as they are with rug 3.

kswl2- As mentioned in my initial post ''we are planning to paint wall in light grey accent...'' Do you think then the 1st would work better? Also the coffee table we chose is going to be below..

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I love the first rug (the zigzag pictured with your sectional). I think it's "just right"! Do you mind if I ask where you got your sectional? We'll be looking for something similar soon, and I really like the styling of yours, as well as the color. Thank you!

auntjen - we got it from sohomod.com for 670$ on sale.. it is of http://www.sohomod.com/vision-sleeper-sectional-diego-gray-by-sunset-istikbal-furniture.html

if I was choosing from those 3, I would choose the 1st...

Sorry malika, I had already forgotten the details---- usually I just scroll to the pictures. Actually, the new wall color hasn't changed my mind about rug #3 vas I think the other two are too feminine.

Which one do YOU like best?

kswl2 - i am more inclined to 1st one because i like cool feeling in the house and i also have white lights installed so i was thinking rug 3 will look more dull..Thought?

Thank you so much, Malika! Wow - what a GREAT buy you got! I really like this piece a lot.

I think you should get what you like! It's difficult to do anything other than give an opinion on what one likes best since we have no idea how you want the finished room to look. If you have inspiration pictures perhaps you could post them, as that would allow us to select the rug that more closely matches your vision of how you want the room to look instead of what appeals to each of us.

kswl2 - thanks for your input but i have seen many times people help us to think from directions we would not have thought. so getting opinions is always a good thing in my view. I am trying to create an fresh modern look like below. Does that help?

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Given your inspiration pic, I'd change my vote to #1, or maybe keep looking for one that says, "This is IT," to you.

The first one is the only one that aproaches your inspiration. I just goggled "solid teal rug" and came up with a number of options that are closer still. They have some color variation and texture, so they aren't completely plain, You could drop the "solid" from your search if you want more pattern and try different color names.

eep in mind that your sofa is darker than the pictured sofa, so you will need to tae that into account with your other choices.

Yes, that picture helps a lot! I see a baby in your future :-) so perhaps that answers the question why not a white sofa, since it is central to the inspiration.

Replacing the white with shades of gray, I would still go with turquoise, aqua or teal for the rug. There is no pattern whatsoever in your inspiration picture----only texture. This tells me that you may not be happy with any patterned rug.

This one is on eBay new with tags 8 x 10 about $120

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Safavieh-Milan-Shag-AQUA-BLUE-Area-Rug-4-x-6-/181742515615

It would be a perfect color for your sofa.

A flat weave rug would be uncomfortable for a crawling baby, btw.

If you like the Aqua and gray colors I would use orange rather than yellow as an accent. Right now this is a popular color scheme and it should be very easy to buy things in a modern style in these colors. On your other thread, almost any of the tables, plus orange chairs, would look great with the gray sofa and Aqua rug. Still like the idea of white chairs or one white chair in the living area next to the sofa, but in leather or good quality pleather (which will last longer and look better than the same price leather).

See other thread for thoughts on the table and color scheme as well. Cross post of this pillow from etsy, which brings the colors all together:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/190466976/mix-match-any-size-pattern-outdoor?ref=market

kswl2 - you are a super star...Just to be more clear the above inspiration pic was only to show the color scheme we like.. We definitely like patterns and colors :)... Also we are young married couple with no children yet :P

From your other thread:

I like the orange chair with this table because the legs are not the same kind. The other chair legs, too much chrome with the table,.

For maximum use and versatility, two IKEA white Lack parsons tables (they are small) side by side would make a great cocktail table in front of the sofa if you wanted that. They can be moved very easily and could always be used in other rooms as you refurnish, move, etc.

And with two Lack tables:

Ok, I'll stop now or you will think I am stalking your room, lol!!

kswl2, I am really impressed. Great job! How do you put things together like that?

Malika has got a great response and awesome help from everyone. Maybe I should post for help as well!

Don't be impressed, it is as easy as making a mud pie! Free app called mood board or something like that, and fun!

I like that combination -- that brings in the warm colors in a way that still keeps an overall calm, but not totally predictable way. I might not do horizontal stripes for curtains, but the repeat of the color there is good. Have not searched ebay for rugs, but sounds like someone else's reject could be your find!

What do you think?

I prefer the first rug of the three, but I think the solid teal rug would be contemporary yet elegant.