Thanks for the tips, and Meg thanks for the contact info on the rug. I will try the e-mail address and see if that works. 8'x10'is a bit small though, for the room. The colors are so perfect though! Thanks Hilltop for the sugestions also. I have seen a few rugs with the darker palette, but what I like about the rug in the picture is the softer colors lots of ivory, with just a bit of gold accent. That is what seems hard to find, and that perfect blue! Many of the oriental rugs seem to be in a darker, more sage-color blue and/or to have lots of darker accents. I have a white room with white trim, with a medium-tone oak hardwood floor. I don't have the furniture for it yet, but plan to do silk draperies in an off-white champagne color, a sofa in a champagne color damask, and some chairs in that same very pale teal color in the rug, with some gold accents. That's if I can find the right rug! I did find this one online, but haven't checked yet on what sizes it comes in, and I do not like it nearly as well as Meg's find: I think the large size is going to be tough. I looked at a few of the big name rug makers, and only found a few that seem to offer rugs in the larger sizes. I found some larger rugs, (though not the colors) at Kalaty and Safavieh. If anyone knows of others that offer the larger sizes, let me know. Though I like the oriental pattern, my "plan B" is to go with a tibetan style like this: or this: though again, the size is a problem--can't find one big enough. If anyone has any suggestions/direction, I'd appreciate any help, Thanks!

Thank you Claire, first one I already have in another room and was considering for this one also. Was thinking maybe something with glass globe so I can use Edison bulb :)

In your search for another rug, use the term 'flat weave'. I have 2 turkish kilims that I no longer use mainly due to the problems ingrid mentioned. Ours was in a high traffic area and we were always catching the edges as we walked over it. That is a beautiful rug and it's worth trying it with table and chairs in place before making major changes or buying another rug. My dining room rug doesn't quite center under my chandelier, due to built-ins, but with the table centered under the light fixture no one notices the location of the rug. I wouldn't worry about the areas where fringe and edges of the rug touch the walls. Placing a pad under the rug will help keep the edges in position.

rug size depends on the room and how much coverage you want. 12x13 room means a 8x10 rug is going to cover most of the floor. to get an idea, measure out the rug size w/painters tape. this will give you a visual. post a picture of the room and the sofa, and any other furniture in there. as for the rug, you can check here on Houzz. narrow it down by Abstract, and then the colors