They do not work together why not get a rug for outside the deck door instaed and then just small very palin washable rug for inside save a hand made rug for a more special purpose.As for the other two I would need to see what your style is and the spacesa round where you plan these I usually have rug in the garage for wiping feet before coming in maybe that would work for you.

I think they work together. ;)

@Patricia Colwell Consulting the style is modern but more transitional than contemorary. There is a rug outside the garage door and a wooden door mat ouside the sliding doors and they help a little but not enough. I agree that the handmade rug needs a better home but it looks good from the kitchen.

We are still "under construction" but here are photos of the space. A bench or swivel chair is intended right of the door from the garage.

I think the space needs color but wonder if the lighter sample that blends is enough?

From experience having a wool rug by entry, it's not good with moisture mud or snow.

Might that space have a large rug? could have a current look 'faded print vintage' that's easy to vacuum... and in the runner size.

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Using colors in the area, even the deck's color. Is this like your counter? is door black framed?

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I see your modern chair -- these what I see so far, but seems nice neutral.

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Okay, the wool rug goes back and a washable rug is certainly more practical. Thank you all for bringing me to my senses. It seems the ruggables pad has a limited life but I'll look into it. I prefer something I can shake out as needed.

I started with light colored rugs but they do nothing for the space. I am surprised at how brown, orange an pink enhance the oak. Large patterns intrigue me, too.

@everdebz the sliding door frame is a very dark brown. The kitchen countertop is blue. Corian Juniper.

I think these rugs will look good in the same space. The space is large and they are right next to each other. Plus, once your space is filled with funiture, they will each blend with what is near them. I think the top rug and the rug on the far right look best together.

I have had no problem using wool rugs in entry space, beating them, and I have even cleaned them by taking them outside and pressing them into the snow as is common in cold climate countries.

@Kendrah I did bring home the wool rug because it is lightweight enough to shake out. The idea of wiping my feet on $400 is a bit disconcerting, though : ) Its not soft at all and if I do keep it, I would have to put a pad underneath .

Did you not consider washable rugs from Ruggable? You can get the same pattern/color in many sizes and throw them in the washer when soiled.

Minnesota's wintery muck wasn't good with wool by the door, unless a mudroom is where people removed boots/shoes.... anyway, my experience with small mat is that if I like the color/pattern, it doesn't matter if it's cheap thin poly. As you are doing, I like if it blends with other parts in the room --- do you plan on a regular rug nearby?

Does the kitchen go well with contemporary? and what colors?

@decoenthusiaste I did glance through the ruggables website and need to learn a little more. Poloplaz told me the rug pad should be compatible with polyurethane finish - natural rubber. Some paddibg has a sticky finish. Does the ruggable pad have a sticky finish?

@everdebz there will be no area rug in this 12x13 room though I did find a rug that I like for the living room which is two steps down. and separate enough. That's a different design dilema ; ) See photo with sliding door above. The view from the kitchen can accommodate most styles, I think.

Ruggable has two pads, one thick and one thin. I have the thin one. The pad is actually more like velcro than rubber. Order a small rug that will be cheap to return and get both pads so you can check them out yourself.

Thanks for letting me know. If you want any more about this room, you could post photo of that rug....

@decoenthusiaste I looked at and decided to forego ruggables. If I remember right, the backing is latex.

My floor finish comany said to find a rug pad safe for polyurethane. Most padding uses latex or synthetic rubber that chemically reacts with the poly. Natural rubber grips vs synthetics stick. Rug Pad USA advertises natural rubber though indicates that the rubber is coated but doesn't say with what. Warranties warrant against manufacturing defects vs damage to floors.

At this point, with newly refinished floors, I'm not willing to risk using an incompatible product. The refinisher said to use something soft. Right now, I have old table cloths folded up under the rugs and deal with the movement.

@everdebz I ended up with light colored polyester rugs afterall. My style is now ecclectic : )

Actually, this will go nicely with the rug I planned not to use in the living room, which was cleaned and now rolled up -

I will probably ask for advice about how to furnish these spaces at some point using some pieces I alrady have. My focus right now is the prepping/painting/weatherizing the door to the garage, finish the trim work, and touchup.

I like it, and the deep colors in it too.