Help with area rug for natural maple floor. We removed the red stain.
The maple floor is back to its natural color. Previously, it had a reddish stain. I've been trying to find a carpet that would work with the current furnishings. These pieces are incredibly comfy. Anything pop into your mind as far as a color to lean toward? We had a cream color rug, but it does not work with the light color maple.
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Lyn Nielson
last yearlast modified: last yearat the very least 8x10, I'd go larger.
Yes to window coverings, both blinds and drapery panels, you've got plent of room.
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Looks traditional furnishing, I'd go with something with a pattern, for sure.
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Comments (13)I've done jobs with different oil products but used the Rubio only twice. One turned out perfect. It was a mix of White and Pure on rift sawn White Oak. The owner insisted on using a green finish with no solvents and I warned her it was fine except for potential issues with dog accidents. You can probably guess what happened. The second was Super White that we water popped. It ended up with some cloudy areas which points out issues with finishing technique. The floor needs to be sanded perfectly and scrupulously cleaned before oil application, and the finish needs to be removed completely or it will be cloudy. I just finished a natural color job with WOCA. It turned out nice in the end but took a bit of work. We washed the freshly sanded floor with the Wood Cleaner. The effect of the water made the floor look less smooth than desired. We tried extra coats, abraded with an abrasive nylon pad then re-oiled to the same end. Then we re-screened the floor, applied two more coats and it looks great. I think I'd forgo the cleaning step in the future. I like the idea of the Rubio and even have enough material in stock to do my own floor however I like the ease of maintenance and relative simplicity of the WOCA product line. The Rubio Soap is crazy expensive IMO. Coloring my opinion is that my local Rubio distributor is somewhat pathetic. I found a distributor in GA that carries WOCA and Rubio so that will at least put that issue to rest and give me a resource with expertise to draw on. I like the Rubio Smoke, Fumed and Precolor products for the breadth of unique looks it can achieve when used with their products. The bad? It requires more routine maintenance than poly. It's more susceptible to minor spills and stains. You are unlikely to find maintenance product for sale locally, so stock up. I have two older parquet floors in a wood that's no longer available. I plan on sanding it, wire brushing it, then applying a mix of White and Super White with the idea that the floor will go from it's current dark mahogany look, to a coffee with cream color with white in the deeper grain. I don't know that I'd use it in my own kitchen even though I can pay my own workers to change it fairly effortlessly. I am something of a skeptic when reading the claims of the wonders of the new generation of oil finishes, even though I'd like them to be true....See MoreCan natural maple floors work with modern decor?
Comments (19)Since you have a 1914 house, please do not compromise the beauty of the old house by tearing out any of the architectural features. Use furniture to make the house modern. Also if you have any original woodwork that isn't painted, I beg of you not to paint it. You'll thank me when you go to sell because people who want a historic house, want it with the original features and will pay a premium for that. I looked for 2 years for an old house from 1900's-1930 in my neighborhood that hadn't been "modernized" to the current trend, whether the trend was 1960's, 70's, 2000's or later and gave up to build a new craftsman house because every single house had been "updated" and stripped of its charm. Yes maple floors can be quite modern and an old house with modern furniture, paintings and color can look quite chic....See MoreHELP!! Best BM white trim for natural red oak floors?
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Comments (4)Hi John, do you have any photos of the space you could post? That might be helpful. In general, it's trickier to make wood floors work with wood stained cabinets, but I've done it. Since you don't want reddish floors, I'd aim for a cooler brown - more towards a walnut. I would NOT do ebony floors; those super-dark floors are impossible to keep looking clean. They show dust, lint, grass, etc. Also, what stain product is your contractor using? Most come in pre-mixed colors. That may determine the palette you have to choose from. Other stains can be tinted or adjusted if needed. Adding green to a stain color, for example, will help cut the red of the oak floors. You have to go easy though, you don't want to end up with a noticeable green tone. You're welcome to email me directly if you want more info - I don't check messages on here very often. Thanks Info@PaintColorHelp.com...See MoreHU-600106137
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last yearThese palettes of gold/black/dark green/brick red, though not necessarily these rugs, would pull the room together. They're dark enough to offer a contrast with the beautiful new floors, have a hint of the red chairs, and dark green/black of the other chair. (Is that chair dark green or black) You'll want to go for the larger rug.
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Maybe a single art work over fireplace instead of decor items?
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last year@housegal200...I like the palette selection. The chair is dark green...and VELVET! Yep. Love it. After we find the rug, this is the next project...without the tv. Our tv is in the family room
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last yearLooking at other discussions, rugsusa.com, lets you take a picture and see what a rug may look like in your room.
Kelly Jones
last yearIf you like the flexability of venetian blinds then getting the natural wood ones to go with your beautiful floor wood (lol) look nice. You could do an inside mount with a natural wood or simple fabric cornice above and outside mount.
Another option could be to do a woven wood shade with curtains.
I would also consider art above the fireplace. You could put what's there on the wall between the windows with a much longer narrow table under it.
Please keep us posted with your progress!
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last yearlast modified: last yearInstead of the red in the floor, you have stripped down to a lovely warm color.
This rug is a favorite of mine and, on my screen, it looks great with the chairs and the chaise.
It is 100% wool, comes 8 x 10, and the price is amazing. Add a good pad (not the rubbery kind).
For over fireplace.
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last yearlast modified: last yearHave considered other arrangements?
Two chairs, but the chaise could run horizontally with the fireplace.
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last year@Kelly Jones I like the idea of woven shades. I switched the chair/chaise. I could not get a good angle. Again, photos are deceiving in terms of spatial quality.
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last yearlast modified: last yearTry the arrangement in the photo I posted. Run the chaise horizontally to the fireplace with the back to the two side windows.
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freedomplace1
last yearI like your original furniture placement.
The metal art is nice. Very sculptural. Another nice option could be a mirror, which (unless your fireplace directly faces the front door to the home) - a mirror over the fireplace could be a most auspicious placement, from a Feng Shui perspective. https://www.amordecor.co.uk/blog/the-dos-and-donts-of-hanging-mirrors-above-fireplace/
I like the rug you have shown - the one from RugsUSA. I think this rug is also elegant.
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last yearWe found a gorgeous wool area rug! Will be purchasing a pad soon. Next is the purchase of a large piece of artwork. We have many local art walks...especially during the summer months. I visualize something colorful. When we see it, we will know it. Thank you for all of your help. Houzzers are the best.
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