Please help me find an area rug for this room. High traffic. Dog etc.
3 years ago
I'd like a more modern look in our family room. Carpet old and has to go. It's so dated. Any advice on an area rug that's brighter, still good for a dog, and more modern?
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3 years agoHere is a fun rug that would be good in your LR
nuLOOM Livia Fading Rainbows Bohemian Vintage Area Rug, Blue, 9'x12' · More Info
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Comments (5)sueb20, Thanks for your reply. I like the ideas of gray wall and ceiling. To date I have always painted my ceilings white but am willing to try something new. The right yellow/gold sofa WOULD look wonderful. I will definitely paint the paneling the same color as the walls. We'll replace what we can first, with drywall. Lots of the gaps you see in the paneling are due to the forced hot water pumbing system which we removed. Oh the projects that just drag on.... Hi tinan - Two votes to paint the beams lighter and two to keep them the same, hmm. They are structural but after 15 years of seeing them, I may be ready to not see them. With the rich dark floor (this is my first dark floor ever and I'm so pleased with the feeling it conveys) to 'ground' the space, I think I like the idea of a lighter backdrop. The light IS attached to the beam and is so going away. (DH bangs his head constantly into it). Hi teacats, glad you like the sconce. Regarding gray walls - do you think that's too much grey? I appreciate the link to the burnt ember (I haven't tried that yet). It's only paint and I can certainly paint a few areas with different color swatches. I do have a rug which I love; here's a close up of it (with of course, the requisite dog): AnnieDeighnaugh - Nice to hear from you! The floor is more grey than brown. The stove has a fake fire-resistant I'm sure - weird large grey rock backsplash and is built on a rounded cement surface. I've often thought about tiling the cement floor and front with something from Fireclay or Heath, and eventurally replacing the weird faux surface. Do you think I could actually do something to make this look better in the meantime?!! Good progress yesterday. DH has completed the electrical and installed most of the insulation (for sound). We picked up 4 sheets of drywall and should get it up this morning....See MoreCan u help me with my living room I need area rug ang coffee table an
Comments (27)caligirl5, thank you. The rug is from eSaleRugs. I don't know if it's still available. The nice thing about this company is that you can return a rug you don't like without having to pay a shipping fee....See MoreGreat room seating area, help me create cohesion please!
Comments (39)Very nice. I love your gutsy color choices. The only thing I would change is the lamp on the sideboard to the right of the fireplace. I think it needs to be taller. It looks a little squat. I like to see a lamp that comes about 1/3 the way up the window....See MoreSuggestions for Small High-traffic Dining area
Comments (7)Hi what did you end up doing? i would turn the tsble in different direction, a little closer to the railing and swag the chandelier - or have electrician fix. Too mich dark- needs to be broken up /balanced somehow. That can be done with a rug, but that might be asking for trouble under a dining table if you actually use it. Certain light color stained woods can look noce with dark floors, depending on undertone etc. dark floors and light furniture looks nice, its just how prsctical it is for you. Even a light grey or ivory rug that has some variation or a pop of color to coordinate with the light fixture would be nice- especially if it is washable rug. Chairs can be white painted or leather/fabric. I can even see having a really nice white ish marble or quartz table- practical /easier to maontain than a lihht rug or fabric chairs… and thst would help balance the dark cave like feeling on thst side. Hope it all worked out/works out for you! Its all easier said than done! Everything cost money or time, or both!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoA distressed rug is a great choice regarding pets/high traffic and choose shades that work with your walls and seating. It‘s a classic style that will be easy to live with for a long time.
Then look for some complementary cushions, coffee table centrepiece and consider larger art on fireplace and less items on mantle. Coordination will give the room a nice, modern pop.
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Modernizing your living room (after taking down a lot of the small decor items, which date the room):
--A highly patterned more graphic rug (doesn't have to be this one because I don't know if the texture is dog friendly, but this palette that goes well with wood floors, tan pieces, wood items:
MONACO 220 Area Rug, Multi, 5'1"x7'7" · More Info--Bolder art and no small pieces over fireplace:
"Abstract Colors" Hand Painted Oil Canvas Artwork; Modern Art; Fine Art · More Info--More modern lamp on corner table--wood base echoes your other wood pieces but has more modern lines
Light Accents Table Lamp Natural Wooden Base With Linen Shade · More Info--Take down clock
--Add modern basket of chunky wood logs on the hearth and remove all the small decor items there except for seasonal like pumpkins
Metal and Wood Basket, Round · More Info 
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