Hi, looking for area rug suggestions to anchor the loveseat and sofa.
I will be getting a new TV console in a lighter color, and new ottoman - not sure what color. New lamps and end tables too. But the sofa/loveseat have to stay for a while longer. Just not sure on a rug color. The floor is red oak. The walls are BM coventry grey. They look bluer in the photos than they do in the room. I don't want the rug to compete with the fireplace as it is our shining star of the living room. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
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deegw
3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoYou have a nice, neutral room, there are lots of rugs that will look great.
Don't be afraid to add color because you're worried about overshadowing the fireplace. If you use the colors from the fireplace in the rug, it will help make the room look more cohesive.
Rugs Direct has a "see this rug in your room" feature. Go to the site, find a rug you like, upload your photo and voila!
You're going to need a large rug. The thought of ordering a large rug and then having to lug it back to the UPS store, even if it's a free return, can be intimidating. You can order the smallest size to check the colors and texture, think of it as a sample.
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3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoI would go with something neutral.
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3 months agoI have this sarrah rug from ruggable... it is fabulous in person.
a nice faded pattern with a hint of blue... I too have it on an oak floor.
very little natural light in my room, affordable too, for a TV viewing space, esay to install with the pad that is included.
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3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoI played around on the Jaipur site — they have a visualizer.
Without knowing budget, if other rugs are nearby, the style you’re wanting, what your new console and ottoman will look like, etc, these are just to show some various colors and/or patterns.
If you’re wanting to stay neutral, the rug Celery showed looks great.
These aren’t to exact scale and placement, I don’t know what size you need —
I wasn’t able to mock this one up, but really like it:https://www.jaipurrugs.com/us/rugs/akwl-1554-white-white-rug
The right pillows with whatever rug you choose will add a nice touch, too.
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3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoAs for rug, this rug used to be from Room and board.
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