Thanks for input about what I have here.

I like this one , but there is something delicate and whimsy that I like about the first rug.

I agree this one also goes we with colors of the room, but it feels a little bolder to me design wise. I think either can absolutely work. My husnand hasnt seent his one yet. so Inwill see what he thinks when he does . I feel giid that at least Inhave 2 choices so far , compared to zero when I was looking ar blue rugs 🤦🏼‍♀️

side by side

Tufted adds nice touch of luxury...so does the boldness and is beautiful in here. The other patterns are a little distressed and boho? More casual.

Thanks tracefloyd

no, there is no distressing on the rug on the right. it is a solid pattern..

The latest arrival looks like an outdoor patio rug to me. I think something with a softer, subdued vibe is better for your space.

I think I am going to just live with a bare floor 😂

Love Ida Clare’s suggestions. Especially the second rug as it brings out the brass warmth of the coffee table. The room has so many cool tones, it’s nice to see some slight warmth.

Not sure how high traffic the room will be but if it were in my house (2 boys + large dog) i’d worry about that cream edging showing a lot of dirt fast, just a random thought

i do really like the warmer colors that are posted above - would hate for the room to get too icy and not feel cozy

I like Ida Claire's suggestions a lot more. This is the room to put some pattern on the floor.

I thought about the ivory edging getting dirty as well. I am looking at it and thinking yikes!

as for the rugs posted, I think the first one maybe could look nice. I dont have any brass in the room ; my metals are chrome and brushed nickel. The other rugs have yellow in them. I found a llot of the blue rugs had yellow or orange in them and it just looks awfful in person;, throws the entire look of the room off and stands out not in a good way. That is why I moved away from the blue rugs. on the online visualizers, they look like they have potential , but every one I ordered was returned.

I dont have any warm colors in my home, so i feel like when warm is attempted, it really doesn’t kook good.

Yeah, of the rugs I posted, I think the first one looks best in your room. But I wasn't necessarily suggesting any of those; moreso encouraging consideration of bringing more pattern into the space. And that can be done subtly but quite effectively with just the right rug. Don't give up... it's out there!

Thanks ida claire

it seems impossoble! I need a nice pattern , 9x 12, the right color , for $350.

I am hutting a wall no joke, over 15 rugs returned 🤦🏼‍♀️

Here's one that's way under budget in light blue:

https://www.amazon.com/SAFAVIEH-Adirondack-Collection-Distressed-Non-Shedding/dp/B07BTR995T/ref=sr_1_37?crid=2OJCKBWEIAD6W&keywords=9x12%2BLight%2BBlue%2BRug&qid=1687295158&sprefix=9x12%2Blight%2Bblue%2Brug%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-37&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1

Unless you find one you love, I'd take my time for when you're not so tired of the whole process & might be able to spend a little more.

That first one I posted is $299 with free shipping for a 9x12.

https://rugs.com/dark-gray-9x12-victoria-area-rug-6265320

Thank you ladies

i ordered a sample of the blue/ ivory kelly posted

and iwill order the one ida posted- although on the website it looks teal and tan- it is impossible to tell online, so iI will give it a shot

i also ordred this one. it says ” gray/ blue“ yet it looks like orange to me!!! owner reciews say they are pastel colors. if it is a pastel pink, with gray and blue , that may be pretty and could work, but no orange. I hate orange/ rust colors

again, I will give it a try . 🤷‍♀️

hubby didnt like the trellis rug. He said the edges look dirty and wasnt thrilled with it overall.

i honestly do like my first one I posted - it is delicate, has a detailed pattern, and does look pretty in the room . if these 3 are a bust, I am just getting the first one I posted . i give up. LOL

For a large rug on a budget, I think you can’t beat a seagrass. Unlike jute, they don’t shed and can be scrubbed with soap and water. It’s a real, natural material. It adds organic texture to your space. This one is $385 for a 9x12 and comes in several border colors. I think for your room I’d do the beige or black so it complements instead of matching.

https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-seagrass-with-border/Beige/200BHSG01A-9012.html

And then once you get settled more and figure out your accent colors, you could get a real wool rug to layer over it. Or just leave the seagrass forever. I’ve had seagrass with kids and dogs for more than a decade—love it!

That looks exacrlly like my floor

That really not what i am

looking for. Thank you though for the suggestion!!

Jute and seagrass area rugs are often suggested on Houzz and I wonder why people are so enamored of them. Don't they have a scratchy feel when you walk on them barefoot or in socks? How comfortable could they possibly be to sit on? It seems like an area rug should be softer in look and in feel than jute.

Ok. Yes they’re not super comfy to sit on. I like how it feels barefoot though. I just think an organic material is better/richer looking than nylon or poly. But I think you have a good foundation in your room and could use a variety of rugs.

I can’t edit in the app, but to answer nester’s question— jute and sisal are rougher, seagrass is smoother. To the OP, I would just caution against making your entire house full of “new” things; it can make a space feel flat or one-dimensional. I think a home needs some vintage and antique to give it soul. You could have fun shopping Facebook marketplace, thrift stores, or estate sales to find unique pieces. I also think it is OK to have some unfinished rooms until you find the perfect piece for your space. A beautiful home that is uniquely you takes time.

Yes, they are very rough. They definately offer a more organic and natural esthetic. I personally do not like the texture and also, my home style is really more transitional. I honeslty dont adhere ro one decor style, I just buy what I like 😂 but if I had to descirbe it, I guess that would be the closest. I feel like jute/ seagrass rugs work well in boho, farmhouse, type style homes, if you like those type of rugs. I do need and prefer a softer rug for both decor style and prefernce. But again, I truly appreciate all the great suggestions! I welcome all ideas!!

thank you stiley. I understand what you are saying and agree, things take time. We have lived here 10 years, and I do have things of my own and that were my parents that have meaning to me, and that will be placed back. however , we got rid of all major furnishings, and they need to be replaced. I dont particualryl like buying used though.

A hand knotted loop wool rug on a good pad is really the only thing I know for any permanent rug that will last forever and is reasonable. And is also the coziest and is washable.

Find something you like and wait for it to go on clearance.

Received this sample today that someone suggested. It looked like a light blue diamond pattern online, but in person looks nothing like it

in person it looks pretty bad. The design is not nice and there really no blue color as the description stated. Being returned.

Do you have a HomeGoods or TJ Maxx nearby? They have rugs and carry 9 x 12 although not as many as smaller sizes. It helped me a lot to see ones in person, take a pic of the tag and then look them up online. Sometimes I was shocked at prices for bigger sizes but sometimes I found them at reasonable prices. It also just let me see more rugs in person. If you don't have a HG/TJ look at Home Depot, Lowes, Menards to see what kind of inspiration their rugs give.

Other sample rugs arrived. the one suggested by ida was teal green and brown, despite being labeled blue/ gray

the colored one was orange, not blush like ti looked online

this one was okay. not in love with jt it but it could work I do wish it had a light blue in it, but its a taupey- gray and white. same rig different lighting

All 9x12, all under $350, all free shipping & returns

SAFAVIEH Adirondack Collection Area Rug - 9' x 12', Light Grey & Grey, Modern Ombre Design (ADR113C) :

SAFAVIEH Adirondack Collection Area Rug - 9' x 12', Ivory & Silver, Modern Ombre Design (ADR113B):

SAFAVIEH Sofia Collection 9' x 12' Ivory/Blue SOF330C :

NuLOOM Moroccan Blythe Area Rug Color: Dark Grey:

Color:Charcoal
Artistic Weavers Desta Vintage Oriental Area Rug :

SAFAVIEH Madison Collection Area Rug - 9' x 12', Cream & Silver, (MAD600D):

No luck with area rug yet, however I was at home goods and saw these pretty blush pillows. They werre a steal so decided to buy them and try them out to incorporate onto my color scheme of light blue, gray, ivory and white . I can always return them if it doesnt look good or doesnt work out.

i thought maybe I could see if I can find a rug that has both blush and blue in it . we shall see 🤷‍♀️

Got 2 new sample rugs thoughts?

this one is various shades of blue with ivory

this one is light gray, light blue and off white

I like them both, but #2 is definitely my fav! It’s so lovely.

2

Thanks!

i added a few more pics to the previous post of pics to try to capture the colros / designs. I know on screen they look pretty flat and plain gray. But there are shades of blue in both rugs. They just don’t photograph well.

I like both rugs. At least I have 2 possible options! as opposed to the ever growing pile of returns 😂

2 the gray Persian, So gorgeous. It would look even better in a larger size. This rug works with the ceiling paper nicely. The floral, the color the scale.

I like the 2nd one, but the 1st one looks like it would go well in your entry?

Thank you everyone for your opinions so far!

Whatever rig i choose, I need a 9x12 size.

my only reservation with rug 2 is that when i place the rug under the sofa, loveseat and end tables so that the front legs of all those items are all on the rug,, i am concerned that a good portion of the design will get cut off. see how it is a center medallion type design? it looks beautiful looking at it in full scale, but how will it look once recessed under furniture? does that matter??

whereas the first rug has a uniform pattern, so nothing of the design is really getting cut off.

i am not sure if what I am trying to explain makes sense. i marked in the pic approximately where the rug would need to be under each piece of main furniture. Do the end tables front legs need to be on the riug? i would think not, as wouldnt that make it wobble? however, i read mixed answers and dont know- fully on the rug, front legs only on the rug, fully off the rig???

If anyone can chime in about ti, that would be great

It makes perfect sense and is really just a personal preference type of thing, no right or wrong.

I have a colorful Oriental medallion rug partway under my sofas, and off-center of my coffee table, and it doesn’t bother me at all. I don’t even notice it; it’s just part of the design to me. Plus my coffee table is large and solid wood, so it’s not very noticeable.

But I know symmetry is important to you, so it certainly might be an important factor here. All that matters is how you feel about it.

Got it understood I wasn't sure if there was a rule of thumb about it or not.

sny clue about the end tables? are they fully on a rug, front legs only, fully off??

Did you look at rugs when you were at Homegoods? Where I live not all stores carry 9 x 12 rugs, so you might need to look at another store.

Re: end tables and rugs — that’s something that depends upon what size a rug is, how much is under seating, what the style and size of the end table is, how thick a rug is, the decor style, etc.

I think in your case, the front legs of your sofas and end tables would look best on the rug, unless you get a large enough rug that all legs — sofas and end tables — can fit on it. I don’t remember what your measurements are. But just having front legs on would be fine.

Thanks jilly

i was thinking 9x 12 originally, as i have always read bigger was better

however, since only the front legs of sofas and end tables need to be on, i am seeing if an 8x10 would work .

that would actually be a good rhing, as more is available in 8x10 and also more affordable - the jump from 8x10 to 9x12 cost is significant

li am measuring now to see if it may work with 8x10. it may not, but worth trying 🤷‍♀️

The medallion would look nice under that coffee table. Your end table and coffee table are clear. Go for the larger size.

You don't give the manufacturer or maker on any of these rugs that I can see, nor a link to the items, so it's hard to suggest which ones based on anything other than the pattern and color.

If this is a really well made wool rug, yes, it will be more expensive in a larger size but worthi it because it will last a lifetime.

You can find a vintage original Persian that's a little worn and shampoo it. That would last a lifetime and be cozy. A little Woolite? But you don't want "used"?

Thank you traciefloyd.

no, I do not want a used rug.

these 2 rugs are both from Safaveih

here are the names/item numbers

Thank you so much...and a full hearty recommend for the Audette! Wait for it to go on clearance. We did and it was worth it. A nice wool loop from Feizy, but same thing. That micoloop is nice. Love the color and pattern....nice scale to complement the wallpaper...ceiling paper.

Thanks traciefloyd.

They are both microloop , i believe (?) ive looked at so many, i don’t remember LOL.

i dont have wallpaper iin my living room.

i have it on entryway ceiilingliking, which is a floral. and I have a half wall of wallpaper in my dining room, which is a solid gray textured shimmer wallpaper/ which csn go with anything. here is a pic. My DR of off my LR. You cant really see the shimmer in the wallpaper in a pic, but its there

Yes I meant the entry ceiling but that other paper...wow nice. I haven't heard of microloop but it looks to be a tighter weave. Great Dining Room, I noticed a same rug as the Audette but round. Are they the same color?

Thank you traciefloyd. no, the DR rug is not from the samecollection or design as the Audette.

it is also s rug by safaveih , but it from the brentwood collection. its somewhat of a similar color to the audette - like a light blue-gray.

the pics i post here online doesnt show the rug colors well at all ! everything looks flat gray in pics!! So frustrating

I have the West Elm Distressed Foliage rug (Moonstone) in my house. It looks great in person. I love it.

Thank you anna_682. That is very pretty, but it looks a touch navy(?) hard to tell online.

I actually chose a rug. It was between the medallion and the abstract trellis below. I went with the abstract trellis, as the medallion rug would have ended up off centered from the coffee table/ center of fireplace. I have an akward shaped LR. I know some people dont mind it, but it would have made me cross eyed 😂

the other rug has a more uniform pattern, so I wouldn’t have that issue. The blend of light blues in the rug were also a really nice compliment to my light blue wall color. I think it will work well Fingers crossed. Should arrive this week.

Update …

our rug was delivered today. Still working on the accessories/ mantle/ / table touches, etc may terak and move the furniture around it , but here is the rug result. i am glad I went with the 9x12, I think it fits nicely.

the colors do not photograph well,( they never do!!) but the rug is different shades of light blue and ivory.