To me, the bedding and rug clash. They are very pretty individually, but together it's too much conflicting patterns. I know you said you need to make those two pieces work, so how about replacing the pillows with ones that are red/burgundy like the rug? That will at least tie the bedding into the rug more. If not, the blue pillows, at least, pull the rug in more than the mustard ones...

I like how the blue pillows bring out the blue in the rug. What’s the back of the quilt look like? Maybe fold back the quilt?

I agree with Carrie B to bring the rug under the rug...maybe halfway. Then how about trying dark blue pillows and a folded dark blue blanket across the bottom of the bed. This might help to tie in the dark blue in the rug and the spread and also compliment the headboard and curtains.

Agree with the above. Pull the rug so the bottom of the bed rests on it. Add a navy quilt to lie on the end of the bed to break up where the two patterns meet.

I think it looks lovely together.

Carrie, I just meant first with turquoise pillows and then with reddish pillows and the large painting in warm tones. We did try it partially under the bed and since the rug is 7 x 11 it looked very skinny and long with part of it under the bed.

Just wanted to say I am sorry to hear about your DH, Ingrid.

The back of the quilt is rather ugly, grayish black with some white dots. Sigh, I may just look for another quilt. What colors would be best? I was told a quilt wasn't formal enough, but where I live (so. CA) it's 80 degrees in the day and 63 at night, and this is winter, so I need something light.

I'm sorry to hear about your husband as well Ingrid.

I would find a solid quilt in one of the colors of the rug that you like. Can’t go wrong with that.

The rug is beautiful. I’d use a vintage white chenille bedspread (or a good quality new one) so there would be texture but no color to compete with the rug. Keep the throw pillows. Best wishes for your husband.

No design help to offer; just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear your dear husband is not well, Ingrid. Best rosy wishes!

Thank you so very much for your good wishes for my husband. He has a very rare form of autoimmune encephalitis (there apparently are not more than 100 diagnosed cases in the world) and there is no cure, but it can be controlled with medications to some extent. We're determined to make the best of every day.

I can't imagine having a red, turquoise blue or white bedspread, and so was considering ivory.

ingrid, dealing with such a rare disease must feel pretty isolating, as there aren’t many people you can talk to or who can relate to what your husband is going through. Glad to see that it can be managed with medication. Sending you positive vibes. If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about how the rug looks there. You’ll get used to it and it won’t feel like it clashes if you see it every day.

How nice to see you over here, nutsaboutplants, and thank you for your kind words. Also for the supportive words about the rug in that room. Jo, I also liked your "bohemian" comment. I can go safe with ivory or leave it as it is; must think about this for a while. I will use the blue pillows meanwhile. I'm glad you all like the rug. It's at least 25 years old but barely looks worn except at the edges.

More strength and energy for you and DH (from a regular lurker). Ivory will be lovely to showcase the gorgeous rug and play nicely with your long lamented gold headboard! MQ

Love the rug! Move 1/3 of it (or so) under your bed, get an ivory duvet or quilt, and have fun with your pillows. Perfect companions for your headboard!! I think you will fall in love with your MBR all over again. Best wishes to both of you and hope DH continues to do well.

The two blue pillows and this. [PILLOW[(https://www.houzz.com/products/red-blue-gold-paisley-floral-throw-20x20-pillow-cover-with-insert-prvw-vr~54087965)

Ingrid you MUST get yayagal suggested pillow. It ties everything together!

This is what I ended up buying at 1:30 in the morning. I thought I should sleep on it but then was afraid the item would be gone. I must have looked at hundreds of ivory quilts, but this caught my eye at another store, but they only had queen size. I'll be using my present quilt for warmth underneath since this seems not as heavy. Hope you all approve.

maggie, thank you, and I hope you'll decide at some time to come out of lurkerdom. Something tells me we'd enjoy your presence.

jjam, likewise thank you for your kind thoughts. We tried the rug under the bed but since it's so long and skinny (7 x 11) the result was not attractive. I do understand that this is not the "correct" way to feature a rug in the bedroom, but my husband likes it this way, and it does show the rug in its entirety for the first time, since it was under a large coffee table before for many years. Very few people will see this room besides us so I'm not too concerned about correctness, and we basically have only ourselves to please.

I really appreciate everyone's help because I'm not sure that I would have arrived at what I now consider (and hope) to be the final solution to this problematic room on my own. I'll of course post another picture as soon as the coverlet arrives.

I haven't commented yet but I have been thinking about your decorating dilemma. I think your purchase is a good choice, especially when you finish off the bedding with pillows that echo the rug color. Fingers crossed that it will work out.

I love that Ingrid, it's absolutely perfect. You will be so happy with it. I'm happy too.

I didn't scroll through all the comments, so forgive me if this has been mentioned, but with that rug and your gold headboard you need navy blue.

I think the rug really looks great with your headboard. I also agree it could go just under the legs at the foot about 12 inches.

Good thoughts going out to you and hubby...

I am so sorry about your husband, Ingrid. I looked up his diagnosis and I am very encouraged by what I saw. I am sending you both love and healing.

Your rug room has such lovely elements. I can see why your husband wants to keep the rug in the bedroom! It brings me joy to look at, too. Your new quilt looks wonderful and will bring even more elegance and softness into the room.

Dear Ingrid. My thoughts and prayers and wishes of healing and feeling better soon are with your husband and you. I know how it gets very lonely and scary...your loving support means worlds.

I think you chose new bedding well(please post the photo when it arrives!), I love the new rug, the painting(but of course!), and I'm sorry but I'm very much into your cat pillow..:) so whatever pillow you decide to add maybe in the future-that cat, to me, will always deserve a special spot in your bedroom:)

Ingrid, so sorry to hear about your husband - sending positive thoughts to you both.

I love your rug - and like April, adore your cat cushion - and think the bedding you have ordered will look beautiful with it! Look forward to seeing pics.

Btw, I really like your headboard :)

I'm reviving this thread since I've bought bedding that I thought would
help to integrate the rug into the whole scheme. nosoccermom mentioned
white bedding and I looked at ivory quilts, and I was a little bored
until I came across this cream quilt with embroiderer flowers and I knew
that was it. Please ignore the fact that the quilt needs to be ironed
and that the tag is sticking out. I just wanted to try it out to see if
it would work out. I plan to pull the rug partially under the bed
also. Do the pillows fit into the overall scheme? Any other thoughts
or suggestions? Thank you for everyone's help which I hope has pointed
me in the right direction. I wish the quilt had been wider on the sides
but I did want this one. The quilt is double thickness so the other
side can also be used which is quilted also, but without the flowers. I
have drapes that have cream and soft blue stripes which I'll probably
hang up instead of these flimsy gold ones. Now I'll have to find
something yellow to go with the headboard (until the day when I finally
fling it out the French door).

Looks much better! Do you have any red pillows to help tie the dominant red from the rug to the bed?

Oh, this is lovely! Your quilt is just gorgeous with your wall colour and headboard. And I love your rug. And your art. I wouldn't fret overly much about pillows tying it all together. Get whatever makes your heart sing and trust your good taste. Your room is filled with beautiful pieces and I hope it brings you and your husband much happiness. Enjoy!

In all honesty, while I think the new quilt is an improvement over the old one, I still think you have 2 elephants in the room being the headboard and rug with nothing to tie them together. The ivory quilt almost emphasizes the headboard too much. I also wonder if you’re going to be happy with the size of the new quilt being a little on the small size. You’ve spend lots of energy and money trying to make the headboard work, but I don’t think it works in any of your attempts and not sure it will work with the vision you have for the room. In your previous post I suggested a navy and gold combination which would work but you said you don’t like navy. I can’t see how you can unify the room without introducing some gold and navy into your bedding. I hope you’re not offended with my honesty.

Ingrid - Thanks for the update. I think the quilt is beautiful and how smart you were to snap it up. It would look great in my DD's bedroom - would you share where you found it - although it's probably sold out by now.

Let's see it w/o the throw pillows...

I think it looks much better! The quilt and the rug don't compete any more. The pillows you have seem to work, but you could probably improve them. I agree getting something with red in it to better pull in the rug would help.

Does the rug have gold in it? (It looks like it?) If so, your headboard is fine!

This might work if you put it in front of your blue pillows and/or depending on what other pillow options you choose.

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/navin-print-lumbar-pillow-cover/?cm_src=rel

Here..

I think the quilt looks nice with the rug. Have you tried moving the quilt at the foot of the bed up a little bit so the amount of drop at the foot is the same as the amount of drop on the sides? Looking at the picture you posted at the beginning of the month of the stock photo of the quilt, it does not go all the way to the floor at the foot of the bed.

Obviously some things still need tweaking and I actually have been looking for a pillow with red in it. lolauren, I like the one you posted but feel that the quilt has too delicate a feel with the flowers for this more rough-textured pillow. I'll also try it without pillows. I just put the quilt on yesterday and I'm sure it will be a work in progress for a while.

You've made a world of difference so far. The quilt lightens the room and perhaps your husband will enjoy that lighter and brighter look. It looks so nice and helps highlight your rug because of the contrast.

Ingrid, I know you are keeping the rug, but...if anytime during your husbands convalescence he/you decide you want something softer check out Jaipur rugs Poeme collection. This is the Maxine in that collection.

I have this rug in my bedroom, my walls are close to your wall color and although no real headboard I do have large golden Asian panels mounted. I also have a warm cream quilt. There are a few nice colors in the rug for accessories to pull from, soft blue, a sort of beigy/gray, Orangy coral, muted golden yellow and creams and a tiny tic of charcoal.

jcorn, thank you, and indeed my husband does love the new quilt.

terri, I completely agree that the rug you show would be a much better fit in our room and pull everything together. Right now, unfortunately, we will have major expenses in regard to our long driveway which has developed a sink hole and a small building that we're converting into a three-care garage. Maybe at some future time we can address the rug issue again.

Here are a few different pillow options. I forgot to take a picture without any pillows but I also like that look.

Beautiful!!!!!!

Hi Ingrid-

I am so sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I hope he does as well as he can under the circumstances and that you and he enjoy many healthy, active and full years together!

Both of those rugs are knockout gorgeous! and the ivory bedspread, gold headboard and pillow and green pillows are just perfect.

Does the floor under the oriental rug in your bedroom have wall to wall carpeting?

You know, many people don't even bother with a bedspread and just pull up the big fluffy comforter that has a washable comforter cover over the bed and pillows and race out the door in the morning!

n.b. It is always important to fasten down the corners and edges of rugs to avoid trips and falls, a fortiori when an occupant may develop problems with balance and coordination.

3M makes the 3M Anchor Rug System that they sell at Lowes and Home Depot which is a modified Velcro system. I don't think you want the sticky stuff directly on the back of your carpet, so I would advise sewing a piece of linen on the corners of your rug and then affixing the system to the linen.

This system works a bit better when the oriental rug is on top of a carpet, but again, I would advise sewing a piece of linen onto the edges of your oriental.

https://www.amazon.com/Grippers-Carpet-Hallway-Runner-Gripper/dp/B01M7NEWHI/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_196_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8H5JE9JEWYC2QVZBAWVQ

I like it a lot, especially with the red pillow! It looks light and cozy/elegant.

I also really like the gold headboard, and would consider adding some more gold in the room.

How big is that sink hole? The Maxine rug would be perfect in your bedroom.

cat pillow plus first, narrowish pillow..I wouldn't hesitate to overlap them a bit

(or the same but red pillow..i just love the cat one too much)

then of course i'm a bit of an assymetrical person

april - don't ever stop being assymetrical! That's what I love about you :)