I've narrowed it down to 5 rugs! What's your vote?
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Ok, I've narrowed it down to 5 rugs based on feedback my previous post. (Thanks Houzz community!) I included pics of the room at the bottom which currently shows the old 9x12 I am replacing. (blue tape indicates tv location.) I also attached a pic of the coffee table I am probably ordering. Thanks in advance for your time and feedback!!
Here are the rugs:
1. Real Handknotted Heriz from Manhattan Rugs - $832 (normally $3k)
2. Flatweave + Shag Safavieh Kenya Collection - $524
3. Flatweave + Shag Safavieh Kenya Collection - $608
4. Flatweave from Rejuvenation - $1132
5. Polypropylene from Esale rugs - $299
My family room. The blue tape is where the tv will go.
I just think this rug is too dated.
West elm coffee table I'm looking at ordering:
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Comments (39)Just in case anyone checks back I think I found what I love the most. A really nice girl at United Tile helped me out so much. I almost gave up going there because I never got much help. Anyhow, she let me take home sample boards that have been grouted. I can't believe how much this has helped my decision. My mom and dad came over, bless them as they came over ASAP, and right when they walked in they said "that's the one" pointing to the Walker Zanger polished calacatta. They said it just does so much for the kitchen and I totally agree. The 4x12 samples I have are honed which I thought I liked but much prefer the polished as it adds some warmth. I almost threw out the idea of marble. Thank goodness I had a free day to drive to this store! And the girl said if I know a contractor I'll get contractor's price-my brother is a contractor! Yeh! In these picks you will see beveled subway (my 2nd choice), thassos marble (a little too plain), glass subway (way to contemporary now that I see it grouted and too much shine), and the calacatta is the one with the most veining. I sure hope this helps anyone else out there with soapstone unsure of what to do. beveled subway (left) calacatta (next to beveled) glass far right (too glossy and more blue in person-very cold) thassos to the left...See MoreNarrowed it down to 2....Could you help by voting?
Comments (36)After seeing that you have a vaulted ceiling, I 100% think you need that straight top on the valance in #2 rather than the top tab valance. I have that same ceiling in my house and the straight tops don't fight with the ceiling line. I would start with 3 valances for the 90" window (=150") for some slight fullness, 2 valances for the 62" window (=100") and 1 valance each for the 36" windows (=50" each). You have a very pretty kitchen - elegantly casual....See MoreNarrowed it down to 2 options- please vote again
Comments (45)Our beagle ate a sponge. :) Not pretty. Very long time ago. The poodle we had after never ate anything nasty and never disrupted funerals, but he didn't like being alone either. They're pack animals, dogs are. :) The beagle would just hop the fence and run down the avenue. Hence the disrupted funerals full of all those nice people to scratch his ears, don't you know? Taller fence didn't help. He could climb, and we found him walking on the top one day, tightrope style. When you get your seating custom made, you can actually have it measured to fit your bodies (and any loved ones whom you wish to be especially comfy). You can also sit test it at various stages. You might want to get a designer to work with you on these. Often furniture makers will do whatever you want, but not design. A good designer can help you figure out the exact seat height, seat depth (i.e., whether you can reach your water without a cushion behind), firmness, fabrics, cant of the back, lumbar cushioning, etc., etc., and then keep on top of the maker to make sure it comes out right and you get your sit tests and all. If this is forever furniture that will get recovered when necessary, but otherwise stay there, it's worth it, even if it costs a little more. Re the style, it's okay to put well chosen casual with the formal shell. The inspiration pics you've shown, which I called "shabby chic" all mashed up, are like that. Think Hollywood glamour girl on the red carpet in Balenciaga and pigeon egg diamonds, with her hair down and beaded thongs. (Not egg beater hair and sneakers.) She looks done up for the occasion, but casual and relaxed, all at once. Same with the casual, comfy, kitchen furniture (i.e., where you're supposed to have casual and comfy) with your fancy formal cabinets and chandeliers. If you had much more formal furnishings you wouldn't have a kitchen feel at all, not even a tarted up, the cook calls in, kitchen where people don't cook. :) All a long winded way of saying (since I don't seem to have to make dinner today), that I like your plan. Same goes for other rooms that are more for living in than being formal in. Oh! Have you seen Redroze's kitchen? You must have. If not, go look at it. :) It's a much more modern style, and neutral color scheme, but, in some ways, I think a similar vibe. And wing chairs....See MoreVOTE!! WHICH RUG IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Comments (54)Hand-tufted rugs sound nice but they are the worst you can buy, which is why they're so cheap. Just google quality of hand-tufted rugs and you'll see what I mean. If you want a lower-priced rug you can go for polypropylene which is easy to care for an quite durable. With the color of your sofa I'm a little surprised that you're choosing beige for a wall color, but then I have a prejudice against beige because it's been so overused. I'd probably choose cream or a light but warm gray. You didn't ask about wall color so I hope I'm not offending. You could add orange accents in paintings and accessories and don't necessarily have that color in the rug also. When you find the right rug it will probably be obvious to you. That is such a nice room....See MoreRelated Professionals
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midcenturyvibes thanked kjoy1
6 years agoI vote #5,I have that same rug and absolutely love it, colors are much more vibrant in real life,here is a picture.
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Ok people - here is the rug!!! Thank you so much for your input. I think it looks awesome. Now... What about the coffee table!? Too small? I'm thinking about returning it and getting the noguchi table with glass top, but that is a similar design to my kitchen breakfast table nearby. What do you think!?
6 years agoYeah the rug looks great!
I love the old MCM surfboard coffee tables, one would go with your side board and look amazing in there.
midcenturyvibes thanked Rawketgrl- 6 years ago
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Yes, the noguchi looks great! Here is my glass top kitchen table. Too much glass?
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