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I am having a problem finding a rug

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I have solid leather couches and floral chairs. Any suggestions?

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
The rugs with stars work exceptionally well with the two pieces.
elcieg
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Choose one with a pattern in the same scale as the paisley.

Choose one with pattern in larger scale, but with similar lines.

Choose one that is more modern, but colors tie it in with sofa and chair fabric.
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Sammie J
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I would go with a cream rug with deep gray pinstripes.
Jen Matts
Original Author
last year
I love these suggestions!!!! Are these rugs available on the Houzz website?
Jen Matts
Original Author
last year
Thanks all.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
All the rugs I posted are from Rugs-Direct.com. Are there a few you want the names of?
Jilly
last year
I would not do a rug that looked too similar to the chair.

What is your decor style? Wall color? Style/colors of other furnishings? Flooring? Any other rugs nearby?

Knowing those things will help with better and more personalized suggestions.
Maureen
last year
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Given the heavier, masculine couch with a more feminine patterned chair, I‘d try not to focus as much on complementing the chair, but on how to unite their styles, letting art and accessories add the impact with the same focus. It’s also important to work with the wall color.
Jen Matts
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last year
Great idea. Thanks
Jen Matts
Original Author
last year
Floor is a gray ceramic Thinking of pulling a blue gray out of the chair for the feature wall. It will be nickel gap. Kind of a modern farmhouse theme.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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Rugs-Direct.com
Jilly
last year
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Another idea is bringing in some warmth and texture with a natural fiber rug. You could leave it as is or layer another rug over it.

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I don’t know budget, but MCGee & Co and Magnolia Home both carry a lot of rugs that go well with the farmhouse aesthetic. If too pricey, looking through might still give inspiration and you could search for something similar elsewhere.

It’s just hard to say without seeing the room. It sounds like you’re building or remodeling? Might be best to wait until everything else is put together.

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