Need advice on what color area rug to cover old beige carpet
My carpet is old and although I would love to replace it with flooring, it’s not in the budget right now. Below is a pic of my living room. Any ideas on area rug to put over carpet? Im thinking of buying a 9x12 which should cover a good size area. also looking to replace coffee table and end tables, lamps . Would welcome any ideas on those too :) Thanks in advance!
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freedomplace1
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoYour space appears very neutral. So there are many ways you can go as far as rug colors. Really depends on what you like, any colors in adjoining spaces, etc.
So here are some ideas for you :)
This rug below is green/striped (though not appearing green on my screen at all); however, it looks like the rug has good texture, subtle coloration - and could possibly be a good candidate for your space. Samples are available.
This rug below is nice, also. Wool. And you could pull a color from the rug for your lamps; or alternatively, I could see a metallic/gold base for the lamps.
And this type of coffee table could also be nice - in the cream and gold:
Best Wishes.Nancy S thanked freedomplace1Related Discussions
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K L
2 months agoHow do you feel about more color? The strongest colors currently are in the camel sofa and chair or the reddish coffee table and end table. You may find Wayfair to be full of inspirational inexpensive options. I found the attached colorful area rug in their budget section, and I think it would tile together your existing furnishings. If you share your gut reactions to it and other suggestions, you will help everyone help you.
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoThe wall to wall carpeting is neutral and IMO it's a nice backdrop for most anything. I would not purchase a rug. I would fix the things that can be improved in the room to make the room a bit more dramatic and interesting. Your room just needs some fine-tuning.
If I had more pics of the room I could advise you on perhaps a better layout for the furnishings.Nancy S thanked BeverlyFLADezinerNancy S
2 months agoThank you everyone for your suggestions! Below are some additional pucs of my living room. my colors are Beige ,gray and black basically. i am not opposed to color just was afraid that an area rug that is two colorful might bring attention to the dingy beige that would peak out from under it.
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