Is your mudroom bench positioned there because of the light switch? If the bench could be scooted down about a foot and not interfere with the entry or stairs, I think it'd be worthwhile to have an electrician move the switch. Whether you move the bench or not, I would use a floor lamp between the bench and sectional. Get a square upholstered ottoman to use as a coffee table. Bring in a touch of an accent color/colors with the ottoman fabric. You have too many solids in your furnishings. Use some of those colors in a bigger work of art, and hang it lower. You can use a more subtle rug if you add interesting colors, patterns, and textures in ottoman, art, and pillows.

Esale rugs have free returns. Some Companies offer free samples.. All companies require to return items within a return window- in my experience about 30 days or sooner. Amazon often accepts returns for free..I've had great experiences with them. You simply print out the (usually pre-paid) return label and return. You can even print them out at UPS,. If you buy from a 3rd party seller there, click on the name to see the return policy. Based on what I found online,https://ruggable.com/pages/returns-and-exchanges Ruggable charges a $10, $15 or $20 restocking fee. Wayfair has always charged me a return fee except when some towels arrived damaged. I was shocked at the high return fees. Thank goodness I didn't try to return a vanity -one which I luckily love. I wasn't aware of their return policy then. This seems to their policy: https://wayfair.knoji.com/questions/what-is-wayfairs-return-refund-exchange-policy/ Overstock.com . You may pay return shipping. If you still like stripes, Chilewich.com will send free samples. Returns are not free. Their rugs are more indoor/outdoor type but we have ours in a bathroom and I find it feels fine on my feet...it is not however, a rug made for a soft and cozy feel. But practical and durable..can't be beat. i don't tend to return things often. They have to be defective, very inaccurately described, a complete miss in the color description, etc. That doesn't happen much. Maybe I've been lucky.

Hmm, looks like strips of felted wool that have been twisted and then tied together. ETA: I guess I should have Googled that to begin with...Twisted Felt Wool Rug

I also like the foyer idea...only the back of the couch and a rug runner from the door behind the couch will work too...keeping the cozy couch area and fireplace as the focal point..not sure facing the dining room is what i would want to see from the couch