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Thoughts on rug

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The furniture and pillows are mine. I am showing both sides of room. The walls are white with a very light tint of green. What your thoughts on the 2 rugs shown??

Added unfortunate floor color as suggested. Definitely a good idea.

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Erika McConnell

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I have to chime in on parquet flooring as well— it will always be classic and charming IMO!! i also like number 2. if you are wanting to go with a persian rug, however, may I also suggest looking at vintage ones. They have so much charm and are likely going to be much better quality than a generic one. and much less expensive than new authentic persian. check out revival or this old house. Also, the worn look of vintage persians is very much in style currently. look at anthro/amber lewis or other places and they try to replicate the look. plus good for the environment to re-use :) i have a persian from the 50s!! they last FOREVER!!

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jck910
last year
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Yvonne Martin
last year
It depends on the color of the floor.
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Good luck with your shopping. I hope you find the “ perfect one “ that you also love. If you have a moment, a_hopler , could you please take a picture of the living room all the way through to your dining room ( ie. standing by/ in front of your sofa )? I have tried to go back on my iPad , however Houzz won’t allow me to go back far enough to retrieve that view. As a non- pro, I think your second set of rugs looked more promising in nature ( color AND pattern ) than the first VERY light set . Some of those lights felt too overpowered by the saturated color of your sofa and chair. Their character did not seem to compliment that of your existing furniture. Some of the delicate patterns didn’t marry and integrate with your decor , imo. However , SOME of those specific darker patterns didn’t seem quite right either. I like layering patterns though and always find that to be a nicely developed and interesting look ,if applicable. I also really appreciate a certain continuity in feel and flow throughout ,and I think most people have an appreciation for that aspect,too. I seem to recall you have some deep reds / rusts? and blues in your dining room rug. Maybe bringing in a bit of that red into the living room , even with a neutral ground that has some blues and greens in it too, would help things flow,IDK….Wouldn’t it be a luxury if we could all have a blank slate from which to begin ?! Anyhow, best of luck in your search.
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salonva
last year
They both work well.

I think my preference is for the first one as well.

.. and yes if you could share the color of the floor that might sway a vote.
Rachel Lee
last year
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
last year
I like #2, and I don't think the floor color is "unfortunate." It's wood, which adds a nice organic look and warms up the area.
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Timi M
last year
#2, as it works best with your parquet flooring. Both work, though :)
Yayagal
last year
#2 here, I find the beauty in dark furniture and this has the right proportions and colors.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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Rugs look very different when on a floor. I vote for #1 or one of these below from Rugs-Direct.com

I can't believe you're considering a Ruggable which is printed fabric to a wool kilim rug!! One is $$$$ and the other is $$.
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casadilola
Original Author
last year
thank you. i would love less green in here.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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chispa
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Order a small version of the rug to check colors before you order a full size one. Then return the small one. Much easier to return a small rug!
casadilola
Original Author
last year
beautiful!
casadilola
Original Author
last year
i would prefer a wool rug. Just really . working on style and color.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
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All the rugs I posted from Rugs direct are wool and cotton handmade.

You can use Google Lens to find the rugs that are not labeled.
casadilola
Original Author
last year
thank you, beverley. they are all beautiful and the direction that I would like to go. I am going to take a look and try them out. :)
Erika McConnell
last year
If you are thinking of a kilim rug, I also have to suggest seeking out authentic ones. They are going to be less expensive than an authentic Turkish. They are handmade and vegetable dyed and I just don’t think machine made rugs can compare. My 2 cents :) I have a friend from Iran though who has the most gorgeous Persians ever and turned me into a bit of a rug snob :). You can buy direct on Etsy.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
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IMO all of them are BORING I love that little touch of peach so whay not look for a rug with that in it . I love Persian rugs something like this would be awesome
Erika McConnell
last year
I love color too and agree with Patricia, but I know a lot of people like the monochromatic look. I have a peach rug in my living room from old new house — an oushak from the 50s. It was 600$ for a 7x10. True Turkish, Persian, and kilim rugs you can pass down to your children, grandchildren ;) what sets this rug apart is even if a rug is labeled “handmade”, they are often still using power looms. Also, the artisans were involved in the design of the rug — not a corporate office :) it was made in turkey by local artisans— not China or India :) a lot of people aren’t going to care about any of this but a little rug knowledge is good to have.
casadilola
Original Author
last year
that is a beautiful rug. and both you and patricia have given me food for thought. the persians are timeless, offer color and won't say '2020'. love oushaks.
Erika McConnell
last year
Yes! And oftentimes no one will have a rug exactly like yours :)
Timi M
last year
I have found relatively inexpensive semi antique Persian rugs from rugsource.com. I’m currently searching for a 9x12 Heriz, so I check their website frequently. Etsy has suppliers, too, but I’ve had less luck there.
casadilola
Original Author
last year
Thanks,Timi. this is a great resource. Looking thru now.

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