My two cents: The entire chair (or sofa) doesn't need to sit on the rug. Just the front legs, or at least that's the guideline I generally follow. Of the two rugs you linked to in your "color" category, I feel like the solid one is sort of ho-hum, and the patterned one seems like it's not the right choice with your upholstery. I do think you could go with some pattern, though... Stylewise -- Your second link isn't working, and I think something like the first link could almost work, but the "flowery" sort of pattern, I think, is going to fight with the leafy pattern in your chairs. How about a stripe? I personally would love to see a rug that pulled out the turquoise and lime green colors from your chair fabric. If I had more time I'd poke around online to find some examples of rugs that I think would work, but I'm running behind. Hope this is a little bit helpful!

From what you describe as your needs, to survive children & peta, I would get high quality carpeting bound as an area rug. That is what I am doing as i want the carpet to be able to be removed for deep cleaning. Am going with Smartstrand, best price I am finding is at the big boxes. https://www.mohawkflooring.com/flooring/carpet/brand/smartstrand/ http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2365927/mohawk-smartstrand-carpet

Thank you all! We definitely prefer wool -- I wasn't seriously considering the amazon one, except it was a shaggier type which I liked. We may indeed go with the wool one. Thank you for the feedback to go larger! And yes...we will be orienting this rug wide not long -- but we are just going to do it when we get the new rug, since I don't like the heavy dark colors in our already dark bedroom. Re: "unmade bed"...not sure if that was a joke or a jab....that bed was made, by our standards -- not as tidily as usual maybe, but honestly some days we're lucky *anything* gets done around the house, given the toll full-time demanding jobs, kids, commutes, and everything else can take on our time. I did apologize for the untidy look of the room, but I'm not sure why someone felt the need to leave such a comment in a forum that is intended to be supportive. All others, thank you so much for your help!! Very much appreciated. We're planning to get the rug in a few weeks, and I'll be sure to post updated pics here.

Take a few pictures of the ENTIRE space. Several angles........ My bet is the garden projects need to move to the nature outdoors.