Area rugs? Yay or nay?
We just removed floor-to-floor carpeting in three bedrooms and a den (the last of our carpeting) , and replaced it with wonderful, variegated engineered wood. The main living areas of the house all have large porcelain tile, which works well in Florida, and I think the flow is quite nice. My question is about area rugs in the rooms with the wood. I love the expanses without, but don't want it to appear cold. I've included photos of the two guestrooms (the master and den are on the opposite side of the house, but floors are the same). Thanks!
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PROMichelle Bodon Graham, Ethan Allen Interiors
6 years agoGreat job with your flooring selections! In reference to your question, I do agree that adding a rug into these spaces will help to keep the space from looking cold or unfinished. The key is selecting a rug that will work with the scale of the room so that it does not overwhelm the space and cover up your beautiful floors completely. Take a look at the photo below to see some of the options that will work for your room.
Warm regards,
Michelle Graham
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Comments (10)IMO The rug is absolutely beautiful! Keep it. But the lighting is not. Makes the room look like a doctors office. Ceiling light in this type of room doesn't do anyone any favors. Much better is a table lamp or wall sconce in each corner at chest height. You also need a peice of art over the tv - same width, but taller. You can go up to match where the window rod is. Here are some ideas. https://www.art.com/gallery/id--b964518/mid-century-modern-art-posters.htm?SSK=Mid%20Century%20Modern%20Art&WT.oss=Mid%20Century%20Modern%20Art&SSK_ssg=Mid%20Century%20Modern%20Art...See More
mtnrdredux_gw
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI still like sisal/sisal look, esp in Florida where it reminds me of sand. You can layer small rugs on top to pick up the bedding colors or motif.
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Maureen
6 years agoI think you can achieve both by where and how large the rugs will be. For the first guest room, you could add one at the foot of the bed and then add a bench - both will ground the room and the bench will be handy for guests. Regarding second guest room, I think a Dhurrie beside the bed would be a great addition and pull in the chair a bit to ground that space. In both rooms, the wood will still be shown to its best advantage but the rugs are a nice addition.
First room - just play around with how far under the bed you want it to be placed.
Second room:
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PRONiche Interiors
6 years agoI would definitely advise you to add area rugs under the beds. It will add a softness to each bedroom and keep your feet happy when you step out of bed :) See inspiration images below for ideas on color and texture. Good luck!
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