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Help me choose an area rug for dining room

5 years ago

Please help me choose a rug for my dining room. I am switching things around in here so the room is not perfect. There will be additional pictures in the comments and you will see one is from Christmas time. I do like the vintage look rugs and I have a few throughout the house that have that oriental look but our vintage. These both have that vintage look to them but are not on the oriental style. Please let me know if you like either one of these Rugs or I am open to suggestions. The mirror has come down and I am either going to put that abstract print up that is just sitting on the buffet at this time or I am going to put one up there that is similar. Thank you

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Molly

5 years ago

Of those two, I like the first one, but I think you ban do better. It looks like it may need to be a little larger, but it’s kind of hard to see both ends of the table. What size is your current rug?

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chloenkitty58
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chloenkitty58
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5 years ago
chloenkitty58
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5 years ago
chloenkitty58
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5 years ago
chloenkitty58
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5 years ago
Molly
5 years ago
Does your art have a little gray? These are both on Houzz, just snapped a picture so ignore the sizes. I love your room!
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
5 years ago
It's a lovely room but I would choose a larger rug which will make the room look even more elegant and rich. A rug with a border, such as the two directly above, gives a more finished look. Also, a rug with a bit more color variation, perhaps gray or cream with a soft terracotta, would lend more life to your dining room.

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