Ingrid with the lovely taste, you need to keep looking, too small, I'm afraid. Design is gorgeous so I think you are on the right track

It's 5 x 8 and after extensive looking I couldn't find a rug I loved that was larger. I'm rather inclining toward having no area rug there at all as in the first picture. Any opinions about doing that?

The colorful rug really enhances the room, ok to have nothing but keep looking

The rug looks good. I would move the chair and love seat back to give all of the furniture equal space around the rug.

Ingrid, you're boggling my mind! lol Hmmmmm, I need to think on this.......

It is a shame that you cannot have two of them sewn together...that is so cute!

I prefer the no rug look. If you do get another rug, I think it should just be big enough to go under the coffee table only.

LOVE the rug but it needs to be at least an 8X10

I love your new rug. So vibrant! I feel that it tones down the "blueness" of the new wtw carpeting, but what do I know?

Yep, pretty color but too small.

I love the colors and pattern but agree that it seems small. Are there any rug rules that say you can't put two of them side-by-side? That would be weird I guess.

I think your room is lovely without the rug. Very classy and serene, and timeless.

No, that was the only rug of that pattern in any size. I was going crazy with this, had even begun to look for rugs that had gray and beige in them that were 8 x 10. Finally had to go outside to clear my head, fed the wild bunnies, cleaned the bowl and changed the water for the squirrels, and by the time I came back inside I told my husband that we were getting that rug out of there. It was never going to get bigger and I was afraid I would tire of living with that much color when I already have two red carpets in the TV room, and this one was already beginning to buckle a bit from just some casual stepping on it because it was tufted wool and quite thick. Thanks so much for all your input and, Patty, forgive me if I've overloaded your circuits. I'm glad this is over. What's next? Oh yes, the bed coverings.........

I really liked the rug you had there before. I think this new rug is too busy for your lovely, somewhat ornate base.

I love the rug in your room and think it looks much better than no rug. Try to find a bigger one in similar colors.

I hate to be the naysayer but the rug does nothing for your room or furnishings. It is too small, yes, but the design is too graphic and the colors are jarring. It doesn't add anything to the room design and looks as though it were left over from another project.

Best pick Ingrid, it is a pretty rug...for someone else's place

I agree, it's too small for such a vibrant element in your room. I think you should stop looking for a while, enjoy your serene living room and someday the rug of your dreams will appear. I'd keep an eye on Craigslist - I see some really great rugs sometimes.

Now move that puppy into the bedroom and see how it looks with your headboard.

Yayagirl, I read the reviews on those pillows. One person said they had a "gamey" smell and the other that the fabric was very rough on the skin, only good to look at, not sit against. I think they may also be a big high for Mira's budget, just a feeling.

Olychick, if you mean move the rug into the bedroom, too late, it's rolled and packed up for return shipping. Your advice about not looking any more and living with what I have is very wise, and after I had made that decision I had such a feeling of relief.

kswl2, I agree with you. It's eye-catching, but then disquiet sets in.

Even if it were bigger, I'd prefer no rug to this rug. Without, it's more elegant, expansive, and calm.

i think your room looks nice with just the carpet and no rug...

but, i definitely prefer this rug in your room compared to the more modern rug you showed a couple of weeks ago... i also much prefer this size since it's laid on top of carpet... the modern rug's size looked totally off to me!!!

No rug needed!

I like the serene look of no rug there, that way the eye focuses on all the lovely details of your room, not just the one area. BTW - I like your new carpet very much.

Love the color & pattern! They look perfect for that room -- but -- size of rug def. too skimpy, as others have stated above.

When in doubt do nothing. Take up that rug and wait. One day you may see something you love but it looks lovely without the rug.

i would scooch your sofa a little closer to the rug tho-so that only about 1/2 of the carpet showing now shows- that would cut down on the big stripe of carpet showing and also make the coffee table reachable for you and guests! i don't know if you have it as far as you do for easy access, but there are other ways to your sofa...

Ingrid, if yu do decide to look for another rug have you considered a square rug? I think a square would be a good shape for the space.

http://esalerugs.com/navy-blue-squares-kensington-area-rug-33121095#

Something traditional like this?

Holly-Kay, I did look for a square rug and I really like the one you've chosen; it seems perfect in terms of color and style. However, 10 x 10 would I think be too large for that area although I'm not sure. I just don't think I want to think of rugs right now. My husband had the trouble of packing up and returning this one and it's the second one he's had to do (the other was for the kitchen and I didn't show it here). There is also the problem of area rugs that are laid over carpets tending to bunch up and the problem can't really be fixed. This happened to me some years ago in the same area of the living room and I finally gave up on that carpet. A thinner one might not do that but I would hate to take the chance. I have to say the rug I picked for the kitchen from esale was of really poor quality and the Oriental pattern was so indistinct that it looked very unattractive.

katrina_ellen, I'm so glad you like the carpet. I'm learning to appreciate it more every day. It feels really sumptuous underfoot.

Stick with no rug! It looks great. Just live with it and fuss around with pillows and accessories, it will be great.

I know you've made your decision Ingrid, but I wanted to say I agree that whilst the new rug was lovely (albeit too small!), your room does look much more serene and calm without it :)

I think it looks wonderful without a rug but if at some point you decide to go that route the rug I posted may be available in a smaller size. Your room is so serene and peaceful as is that it makes sense to let it be.

raven and raphaella, thank you! It makes me feel so much better when someone else feels as I do. I'd love to be 100% confident about my decor but that is so not true. Any encouragement is greatly appreciated.