The rug you have right now appears to be much too small. It should go partly at least under the couch. Try esalerugs for inspiration. The room looks strangely empty and cold, and that large window cries out for some type of drapes or covering. I would say the dining table could also use a large rug underneath it to give these rooms some warmth and character.

The decorations in this room are from the previous people. I used this picture to simply show the water color.. the only thing in the room right now is a couch and love seat, two end tables, a bookshelf and a table with a mirror above it.. I am asking more about what kind of rug. With how busy the pillows are, do I stick with more of a plain grey rug?

How about a tweedy / flecked sort of color rather than a pattern?

I can envision a vertically striped rug in the same tones as the pillows. If it is to be in the same position, it would draw one's eyes toward the window.

Similar to these, perhaps?:

& this 1 is kind of crazy; it seems to echo the design on the pillows....

Can you post a pic of your room so we can coordinate the furniture and get a better understanding of what you have already.

Remember that pillows come and go but a rug stays quite a while.

I agree, I think I'm going to stick with a tan rug versus a gray, something neutral that goes with everything.. if I stick with the pillows, I want to do a plain pillow with them.. what color solid do you recommend? Grey? Black? Or something totally different?

First find a rug you love and then look for pillows by taking a photo of the rug and bringing it with you to the stores. Do you like traditional, modern, etc. It helps to see the room. Can you post a pic?