Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc. ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9 I like the light colored one best I think... and I definitely want a modern pattern. I found a local retailer who can do custom size rugs (even custom variations of rug patterns in store with colors we match / pick out). I checked this one out. Was thinking I could even change the black to blue? But I kind of like the black for contrast. Or is that too many colors? Or should I go for more COLOR? I need COLOR IN MY LIFE! But, I could do that with pillows, art, and accessories..... ? I am planning on doing automatic shades, not drapes, in this room.. prob neutral so won't add much color. Also, don't mind the outdoor furniture that's all bunched up against the window... and I just put the orange pillows on the sofa to try and get some color going for reference. You all are so much help!

Lower the TV to just above the cabinet. You need larger art above the sofa and then you need a rug that has a bit interest to it since it will be very large. Get rid of that silly clock above the FP and replace with art.No country word art inthe mantel either. I think something more like this and then that gives you acolor to use for some pillows and other accents. You also need a lot more lighting and it will need to be LEDs in 4000K to avoid all the stuff having a yellow haze.

Have you ever tried the armoire over on the other wall (the guitar wall)? Either in the corner or straight on the left one? It seems overpowering for by the staircase. And you could arrange the room nicely around it ... a cohesive look. If it’s not an option, I’d put the blue rug more under your sofa so that isn’t sticking out so much towards the entry area. Then do the cowhide. I’d want an entry rug, but I wouldn’t do a rug leading up to the armoire. I think it would all look a bit disconnected and chaotic. Another option is playing around with the living room arrangement and having the rug turned the other way. For example, moving the sofa to where it’s facing the side window. I can’t tell room sizes for sure, so that may be another thing not feasible. I think your cowhide would look good layered. Not exactly like this, but just showing an idea of layered rugs.

So Sorry, But The strict rectangle rug shape on a diagonal makes NO sense unless the furniture angles with it. Looks exactly as what happened, The rug size not suited to space. WAH However, as also suggested above??Get a black and white zebra hide- ( any hide! ) play with the position !! You can even trim it. Double up and layer as you change directions! Freedom is again, the irregular shape and iconic blast of "pattern" This is 5 x 7. It's 299.00 At Wayfair . This you CAN angle and jiggle to suit your fancy! It's shape and decorative accent, allows you the freedom from "perfection"/ Matters not if a portion sneaks under a sofa and the rest doesn't. ! Matters not if a portion sneaks under the tv console!!! You can even LAYER a bold one over a more subtle, or get two the same and layer! The bonus? Spills wipe right off : ) any of them. https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/everly-quinn-khanna-animal-print-handmade-cowhide-zebra-blackoff-white-area-rug-bbmt4822.html Here's one in brown, 6 x 9 https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/world-menagerie-lahti-zebra-cowhide-beige-area-rug-wdmg2852.html Another at 6 x8 https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Faux-Cowhide-Camel-Brown-Beige-Area-Rug-310-x-5/9775380/product.html?refccid=HGY5DTLFTGDLVVCNGLNNWX5D3Q&searchidx=19&kwds=&rfmt=material%3ACowhide&option=7210359 6 x 7.5 below https://www.perigold.com/rugs/pdp/saddlemans-animal-print-cowhide-blackoff-white-area-rug-sadl1095.html Great style, and so much fun : ) 6 x 8 below https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/One-of-A-kind-Handmade-Real-Cowhide-Rug-From-Brazil-Big/28947395/product.html?refccid=HGY5DTLFTGDLVVCNGLNNWX5D3Q&searchidx=39&kwds=&rfmt=material%3ACowhide&option=51205192 Point is have some fun with it.