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Area Rug(s) for Entryway that leads to Multiple Rooms

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

I just purchased a new house and I am trying to figure out the best area rugs. I have wood floors and dogs. This means my dogs slide around a little on the floors despite their nails being cut as long as they can go. I currently have a 4'x6' at the front door. However, I would like to add another down the long hallway. However, there are stairs (where the current area rug ends) on the right and then one of the entrances to the kitchen on the same side and powder room on the opposite side (in between the kitchen and stairs). I accidentally ordered two of the 4'x6' rugs and now I'm wondering if I can make that work. In the pictures you can see the 4'x6' rug at the front door and another rug (3'x5') that I added stuff to make it 4'x'6, to see if the extra rug would work. I didn't want to take it out the wrapping because I purchased online and I wouldn't be able to wrap it again. Then I removed the extra stuff to show just the 3'x5' rug.

I'm hoping the pictures can give everyone a good visual. Would love to get advice about the best option. Thank you very much!

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User
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Have you considered using a long runner or two? It would make more of a visual impact and your pups would appreciate it too. :)

Or a door mat plus a runner?
Yvonne 007 thanked User
K R
5 years ago
This is the perfect situation for a runner. Wayfair has a billion of them, as long as 12 feet.
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I would wonder first if I wanted to match the white paint as in the kitchen (white?) also, if I love the wood of the kitchen cabinets and hardware to be able to keep a uniform base for the rest of the home. You have white trim, okay, great start to be able to open the space up. Rugs: runner at the entry, at least a 8x10 in the living area, and at least a 5x7 for the dining area. How about coordinating curtains for this space. Is the dining room a sliding door? Because the hanging blinds in the livingroom suit more a sliding door spot. Rather have blinds or shades paired with curtains if both just windows. Rods and knobs in a coordinating finish as the kitchen knobs. The round table in the rectangular dining space seems off. Would love to sneak a peak at your lighting fixtures. Your entry table setup looks nice, what is your style, the table in the dining space seems cottage, the sofas heavy, could we get more of a view of the other corner of the fireplace? How about a curio on long wall in dining area. A table with a bench on the kitchen side would be nice.
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groveraxle
5 years ago
Here are 196 runners up to 22 feet long: https://plushrugs.com/search/?shape=Runner&length=22

ADR107B Rug from Adirondack by Safavieh | PlushRugs.com · More Info
Yvonne 007 thanked groveraxle
Yvonne 007
Original Author
5 years ago
@Lil S I was going to use a runner initially. But, I thought it shouldn't block the stairs or entrance to the kitchen. I guess I was thinking too much. I've never had a long hallway before, so I was stumped! I appreciate the feedback.

@Karen Rose: Apparently, I was thinking way too much about this and should have went with my first gut. Ugh. Thank you so much!

@groveraxle You are awesome for proving a link. I was looking on Wayfair and Overstock and couldn't find a runner longer than 13 feet. Since the 22 foot runners are only 2' 3" and wouldn't cover the opening of the front door. I think a indoor/outdoor rug and then a 16" would work, Yay
Yvonne 007
Original Author
5 years ago
Would it be better to get a solid color doormat and then do a runner with designs? My favorite color is blue. Therefore, I know for the runner I would like a rug with navy or slate blue accent colors. So could I go with a tan door mat?

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