Area rug. Colour, style? Help!
Recently had kitchen redesigned (designer referred to as transitional), and we installed hardwood floor in living room. We love the flooring, do we need to cover it with an area rug? We would need 10x13 to reach all the seating.
Not looking to replace furniture except the 2 accent chairs could be replaced, but not immediately.
For a rug choice.... do we stick with greys and browns? Or introduce a colour? Art is not yet rehung but have included it in photo. Also a couple of carpet samples are we are considering for a rug. Rugs are expensive and we are a bit stuck on the decision.
We like one of the carpet samples very much, just not sure it’s rights for the room (the one on the right in the pic, which is https://www.stantoncarpet.com/product/EDGEWATER/STONE
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Tim
4 years ago
mnmamax3
4 years agoIs there any color in your kitchen? I checked out your idea book and have a good idea of what you have there... I feel like both of those rugs are very traditional and the art piece/tables/lamps a lot more modern (love those lamps BTW). I think something with a little more of a vintage/tribal look would work better. Get a large plant for the corner, and better pillows.
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Comments (3)Try an area rug that has yellow, gold, brown and gray in it. I love the whimsical rug kulrn posted, but other rugs with some warm colors in it in addition to gray would also be good. You need some warm colors in this room to play off against the gray and give the room some depth and complexity. Art is another good way to achieve this....See MoreDoes anyone have the oriental style shrike green area rug?
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Tim thanked YayagalTim
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoYayagal
4 years agoA touch of blue would be stunning. Here are some ideas.
I think you only need an area rug under your coffee table. It should be a 5 by 8 or larger depending on your measurements.
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