If some walls are painted tan warm, I think that color should tie in with rug - this coloring?

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/union-rustic-santistevan-blue-area-rug-w002228941.html?piid=44425038

Yes, the walls are painted tan warm and the adjacent room has a dark brown sofa with a light blue rug

Rug in the adjacent room

I think the paisley rug looks pretty good. But you won't know for sure until you place it in the space.

This one below looks too gray

The yellow rug is pretty but doesn't work.

What do you think of the second rug out of the 4?

By the way...very cool how you’re able to put these rugs with the furniture like that

I like the rustic rug everdebz suggested above.

what was it called?

You didn't mean this rug did you? The colors don't work at all

No, it wasn’t this one. The 4 I posted-the 2nd one.

Everdebz:

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/union-rustic-santistevan-blue-area-rug-w002228941.html?piid=44425038

It's neutral -- but does the design work with rest of house? There's another look/ pattern that'll complement what's in the room.

Looking more, I notice a beautiful chair - is that to stay in room?

Chair and new pillows' delicate branches aren't Southwestern at all.... that Wayfair rug can't be it yet!! :)

Have to go - this might be same hue as sofa, but brighter [though called navy]- how light, too light for doggie...?

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/rosdorf-park-florissant-whiteblue-area-rug-rosp7661.html?piid=27321229

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https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/house-of-hampton-fairburn-hand-tufted-wool-navyivory-area-rug-hohm8303.html?piid=24824928

I like all of your suggestions, although I like the color combinations in that southwestern rug the best so far. In all honesty I REALY like the bird and plant wall art and I’m trying to find something similar as ideally I’d like to be able to incorporate some green into the room.

Jinx - I like the rug you posted, especially the fact that it’s wool.

Beverly, would you mind telling me the names of the rugs you posted originally? I can’t seem to find them.

The room adjacent to it has a blue rug, just that the couch is espresso-the couch will be replaced within next year to same style just possibly a lighter color.

I think you could use the South Western rug with your blue sofa and side chair, if you switched out floral chair for a chair along these lines.

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Pillows along these lines.

Velvet pillows would not have to have tassles, just an example that I quickly pulled up.

The floral patterned chair is very nice, but doesn't really work with that rug. Maybe you could repurpose floral chair for a study or bedroom, etc. Working with just your blue pieces, you would have many more rug options, as well.

The rugs I posted are on RugsUSA.com. I searched for 8x10, blue rugs. A ton will show up and you just have to weed through them for the ones I used. BTW, sign up for the discount on the site and if you see one you like, ORDER IT IN A SMALL SIZE, so you can check to see if the colors are right for your room. If one works than order the size you need. Then it doesn't cost you a fortune to send the little sample back, .......or sometimes the little rug is good to take to the various stores to check colors or match paint.

The last rug is not southwest but TRIBAL. Not sure that style really works with your transitional selection of furnishings. Also, look at GreatBigCanvas.com for wall decor. Sign up for their emails and you'll likely get a 50% coupon on your first order.

Large scale animal art (carefully selected) or framed murals can really add some drama

to a room

Didn't you like the paisley rug? I would have snatched that up to test it at least for colors in my room. Very attractive. Just because you have beige walls it doesn't mean you have to have beige in the rug. The light color is a nice break from too much beige.

I'm going with the Coral Cielo Area Rug and the suggestions from FreedomPlace. You responded to the rug and loved it. That means you could live with it and that matters so much. FP showed good ideas about dressing the room too. The neutral look is nice but a room that shows creativity and life is better.

Really...........yayagal, you think this combination works? There are plenty of traditional rugs out there that would work with her selection of furnishings, but this is not one of them.

Freedomplace1-thank you for joining in. The floral chair is here to stay. I’m not a huge fan of leather furniture-but I agree if I went with a leather chair, I’d have more options.

Beverly- a HUGE thank you for holding my hand through this :) I appreciate the pointers, I would’ve never thought to get a small rug to see if a certain pattern/color works. I liked the paisley rug, but felt it looked more beige in person. Plus, it was my husband’s pick and it would kill me to tell him he was right for once :). I’ll take a ride to the store tomorrow to take a double look.

Yayagal- I agree the coral rug is lovely and interesting, but after giving it some thought I think it’s too busy and too bright with the furniture (including the floral chair) I bought. I’m going for calm and relaxing for this living room.

You never know on rugs until you get them in the house. If he won a discussion, he might be good for a long time,............or you might create a monster

I moved to FLA from Oakbrook. Are you in the Chgo suburbs?

Mpal13 - Just want to say I personally am also not the hugest fan of leather furnishings - particularly since I'm a vegan. ;) I like the look in certain design setups at times, though - and the chair I posted is actually a faux leather, a microfiber fabrication, lending the look of aged leather. Pet friendly, too! And, btw, chair would not have to be any type of leather or leather look, that was just one idea for that particular rug.

You have chosen lovely pieces, and I know you will find the right combination. Important to go with what you love!

Yayagal - Thank you so much.

He hasn’t won yet :) and if he does, I won’t let it go to his head!

Yes! We’re in Schaumburg, still dealing with IL taxes.

The furniture arrived today, I’m freaking out a little bit, this huge room all of a sudden became a little stuffy.

hmm.... looks nice, and could it be the shag rug's darker color....

Are you considering abstract canvas? if you have to maybe the current rug would do..?

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I read again that you want a calm feel, and cozy. Maybe art that's easy on the eyes and a subtle use of sofa color and curtain color but whatever you like. :)

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Is your table a bronze/ gold color? maybe a frame like this:

Nakasa Uday Oil on Canvas · More Info

Everdebz - I agree- the old shag doesn’t look too bad with the furniture, the problem is that it’s a dog hair magnet, impossible to vacuum the hair out.

The table is gold. Is it ok where it’s at ? I thought about moving it to the middle but I feel it’ll look strange.

I loved the heron and the plant art work that Beverly posted, but I must say when I was at the store the other day I saw a painting very similar to the last one you posted and really liked it.

It’s a tough decision since I like the nature and the abstract.

Thanks for your input-much appreciated.

Nice thing about abstract is it doesn't attract attention like a bird would on your 3-window wall. Somehow I picture nature art smaller, or certainly other items you find.

Idk where you're shopping for rug... buy first, then post table on it...or post it anyway. :)

Beverly is a pro, though. The wall is bit unique, but in a sense a heron would be great there, yeh. I like your pillows and the delicate nature print; beautiful bird would have a reference to branch pillow, do you think? maybe the rug [pattern or not....] would become less a challenge. Buy what you love, and also what 'works' for home style etc...

Please show all the walls and entry of your home.

Possibilities- paisley rug with ferns...thoughts anyone?

Hi... yes, you showed it and it was liked. I do like it and its delicateness like your pillows have. But it's strong neutral....

but the ferns - me I have a thing about sofa with 3 back sections, along with 3 pieces on the wall.... weird? but somehow I don't like 'em much. If you do, that is great.... but again idk with the curtains....

I read above some -- you like green... heron and also abstract...

if you found a mural you like, and a pro to do it, maybe an informal mural in like with chair upholstery? sized to suit wall with 3 windows... I think that a frosty blue, and maybe like robin's egg blue of curtains? [at first I thought turquoise] --

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I guess it's not supposed to look exactly like upholstery... but idea for direction -- simple frame nailed around it?

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https://www.houzz.com/products/chinoiserie-wall-mural-rafah-green-small-prvw-vr~36606065

Beverly suggested light rug, and you posted 2 above... maybe that's an option.... this is a bright color, but I saw your nearby rug -- Idk about this with so much paisley in room.

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mpal13 You mentioned liking the heron pic, like the one Beverly posted above, Louisiana Heron. Here are a few others, too - from Art.com:

Marsh Heron I https://www.art.com/products/p48662055853-sa-i10947409/tim-o-toole-marsh-heron-i.htm?upi=Q1BL7670&PODConfigID=9201946&sOrigID=4796

Marsh Heron II https://www.art.com/products/p48662055870-sa-i10947410/tim-o-toole-marsh-heron-ii.htm?upi=Q1BL6LV0&PODConfigID=9201947&sOrigID=4796

Louisiana Heron (many variations) https://www.art.com/products/p28960945946-sa-i8059572/john-james-audubon-louisiana-heron.htm?Heron 

Heron Haven https://www.art.com/products/p31301718843-sa-i9153794/carolyn-mock-heron-haven.htm?upi=Q11ATER0&PODConfigID=9201947&sOrigID=4796

Purple Heron https://www.art.com/products/p48802155491-sa-i11014667/john-james-audubon-purple-heron-1835.htm?upi=Q1BYGQE0&PODConfigID=4986494&sOrigID=4796

Yes, the Heron (exactly the one Beverly recommended) is coming tomorrow. I think it’ll be a really nice addition.

I agree with everdebz about the 3 ferns and 3 back sections-honestly never even thought about it until she mentioned it, I just glad to be on this forum. Details like that one...I was trying to replicate the leaf wall art that Beverly suggested, now it makes sense why she had 2 rows of 4.

The rug was liked, but it went back, the pattern too looked too strong for the room. I’m hesitant to order furniture/rugs online, but I’ll have to try it as I liked the set up (the heron and rug) Beverly originally posted.

Dianabythelocks-thank you for the suggestions, they’re all really beautiful. The Louisiana Heron stoke me heart on this one.

I was excited that you ordered heron you like.... I gotta say, as a nature lover, that seems a heron is often alone -- so in your room, the bird will be in command in a very decorative way!! Good 'luck' in your home.. :)

Thank you everdebz. I am super excited too. Now onto lighting...

Did you decide on a rug?

No, not yet-I’m trying to replicate the look Beverly suggested, but I am hesitant to get big items online so I’m giving myself a week to find a rug locally, otherwise I’ll get the one from RugsUSA.

It has been suggested in other posts to buy a small size rug to see if you like it. Then it's easier (& cheaper) to return.

I thought I would look at some to suggest; thought one with a little teal/blue/green like in the Heron picture, but this might be a little dark.

https://www.houzz.com/products/oriental-weavers-empire-blue-ivory-oriental-indoor-area-rug-5-3x7-6-prvw-vr~151743061.

Here's another one with denim/teal & green. https://www.houzz.com/products/trans-ocean-by-liora-manne-inca-zen-8-3x11-6-green-rug-prvw-vr~126631596

I'm not very good at picturing the room & rug together. Maybe someone can put them into an image of your room. ;-) Good luck!