Rug help please living room
I bought a rug from ballard 8x10 that is in the pictures, it needs to go back. In one week it is fraying terribly and I spent a lot on it. The chairs are not navy, it is an odd blue color. I was considering an ivory rug with texture but would like some color. Any suggestions to warm up this room? My preference is to go to a real store to view the rug if possible. Furniture needs to stay, pillow colors can be modified.
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Melissa c
4 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (12)Beverly, Thanks for your comments. You are correct, the recliner was his from 20 years ago but he is so done with it. I am the one who wouldn’t part w it because I spent so much time w my 2 boys in that recliner when they were babies lol. You just make my husband a very happy man today - the recliner will be gone lol. I also agree w you the loveseat might need to move down. The funny thing is the location you suggested is the exact location I had it before the whole area rug diploma started. We had the loveseat more toward the center and used to hide all those toys behind the loveseat. Since the kids are a bit older now, we just can’t help but push the loveseat all the way up to reclaim our space. As you can see from the photo I moved it down. The only thing bothers me is that fire place is off center focal point in this layout... Also would you suggest do a separate seating area towards the top of the room? We used to set it as a play area, it totally empty now...should we move the console by the window down and put a pouf or some low seating bench there instead? Thanks again for your input....See MorePlease help with choosing living room rug
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Comments (15)I posted to rug guides in my first comment. did you see those? I think a rug in this size would be more appropriate. I'd like to see floor peeking next to hearth, and in front of console. Like this one. see how the rug leaves floor exposure by fireplace? and if there was a console in front of it, it would be even w/that little side table. you'd still have flooring in front of it. look at the other pictures I posted from an overview. see those sizes? none of them are as large as yours. your current rug is 8x10? then I'd shoot for a 7X9 or something in that vicinity. I don'tknow if the sofa can move further down, but currently it looks like it's pushed to far 'up' and the rug extends too far south of it. what about something like this?...See More
Deb M
4 years agoI like these 2 but. 8 x 10 seems too small for the space you have. and a big rug is definitely going to cost you; I can recommend going through facebook marketplace if that's available to you, you may be lucky and that way you can see the product first before purchasing as well.
PROJAN MOYER
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoBrick and mortar is fading everywhere. At that size space, I'd consider 9 x 12 a far better size. You don't mention where in CT.....
Or consider Pottery Barn, up the budget a couple hundred. In 9 x 12 below
Then jazz up those solid pillows, and get a coffee table in the space.
Melissa c
4 years ago
Jilly
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI love to play on the Rugs USA site — huge selection and you can upload your picture to get an idea/inspiration. You can also see the rugs in other people’s rooms, plus videos of the rugs (to see the backs and close-ups of the pile, etc).
It gets addicting, though, so be warned. :)
I did 9x12 of these, you can choose different sizes to see. The only thing is that sometimes the ones they put in your room photo look a little brighter than they really are ... that’s why I posted other pics of this one below.
I think all of these are in your budget. And if you see any you like, maybe local stores carry the same or similar ones that you could see in person.
In “sand” (ignore the red lines, they’re from me moving the rugs around) .....
In “gray” .....
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Wanna go realllly bold?
Ok, maybe too bold! (I’m just having fun.) :D
This one comes in three different color schemes, and again isn’t as bright in real life (link below with pics and video).
Are these all a little more traditional than you prefer?Melissa c
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Jinx, yes those are a little too traditional for me since i have a few antique pieces that you cannot see well in the photos, I am trying for a more transitional look. The chairs also have a lot going on o I am trying to limit too many elements in the rug ( am a bit boring). This room also attaches to my dining room with a competing rug color (green) that is very traditional. I will check out that site, it looks fun to try things out.
Jilly
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agotqtqtbw
4 years ago
PROStyldod
4 years agoI've made a 3D mock up of your room and rendered these images so you could see what the rugs you may want will look like in your room before you buy them. Here are a few options I tried out. You can also swap out other furniture & colors too. I'm personally leaning towards fall colors which I think would go well with that couch. Will work on more options and post images. You could also do this on your own in this interactive 3D build here.
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago1. You can try rugs out on your computer on RugsUSA.com
2. Often better to buy the smallest rug available and check it for color. Then in the colors work, order the size rug you actually require. That way if a rug has to be returned, it's not like shipping a dead body.
3. Replace the drapes with blue panels hung at the ceiling.
Here are some rugs from RugsUSA.com. I thought you might want to see how your room looks with a variety of styles.
Melissa c
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI appreciate all the feedback, I will upload photos soon of what I have done to the space. I still need to get a coffee table and new pillows. I put 4 inch trim around the windows to frame them, bamboo shades, unhemmed the linen curtains and raised them up, and a 9x12 hooked rug. The rug is pretty, not perfect but looks good with the odd chairs, hard to see but there is blue in the rug. Photos to come soon.
JAN MOYER