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 monthlast modified: last monthat 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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last monthThese 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 month@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 monthLooking at other discussions, rugsusa.com, lets you take a picture and see what a rug may look like in your room.
Kelly Jones
last monthIf 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 monthlast modified: last monthInstead 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 monthlast modified: last monthHave considered other arrangements?
Two chairs, but the chaise could run horizontally with the fireplace.
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last month@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 monthlast modified: last monthTry 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 monthI 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 monthWe 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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