If you use the patterned round rug with your 'leaded' patterned windows...way too much going on w/both

wrong color. You need to incorporate some of the beige or cream from the walls.

Thank you all! I definitely need to turn a different direction and need some rug ideas!

I concur with square not round. And, you need a more subtle print. Your living room is now more contemporary and sophisticated and the rug you selected just doesn't go.

Have you considered a new, more up to date lighting fixture too?

Thank you, yes, I’ve been thinking about that!

Maybe you can use the current rug in the entry.

Sorry the 90s are still there but I like the sofa but I need to see the whole space to even begin to advise a rug but for sure not round in either space

Yes, I have ordered a rug for living area and two swivel chairs. They won’t be in for another six weeks. I was trying to find an entry rug before they got here.
This photo is from walking in the front door.

Arcy, the current rug is too large for the entry.

could you share a pic of the rug you ordered for the family room?

This is a sample of the rug that we are getting in 9 x 13. It pulls in some of the blues and beige.

next step to purging the 90s from this home is to repaint to remove the ubiquitous beige on the walls.

THat whole entry screams 90s and IMO no rugs chosen until you figure out the LR when the chairs are in place .

The new rug you are getting is really nice. I think it will be great. Hopefully someone can suggest some rugs for your entry that would complement that .I'm not the best searcher, but we do have some very good ones on here.

Thank you!! I was hoping that some of them would jump on :-)
I’ve been l lurking for many years!

As the back of your couch faces your entryway, consider a more substantial long sideboard rather than the console table facing the entryway.

Although I appreciate all the advice, I’m really looking on advice for an entry rug. I am now looking for a 6x6 square rug :-)

Definately not a round rug, either square or rectangular. The one below is rectangular from Pottery Barn:

I like the rug.

I like the rug but cannot really view it well. I tried looking for it on PB but I really have not a clue.

Me too

I think it could be this one but you have to look at all the pictures on the left to get that view. Second from last picture.

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/luciana-handknotted-rug/

After you get rugs etc. squared away, I would also suggest a new entry pendant.

ABSOLUTELY!!!
That will be so much fun!

I can order a sample from Pottery Barn in that navy one.

They do not have any squares only 8 x 5 in that one.

Please a new wll color that one screams 90s The rug is okay but IMO you could have done one a bit more color if the walls were painted . IMO the front doors are what really date that entry

Hmm, Ive recently been reading that ’ beige is back’, and in a big way, pushing out the ubiqutious grays. The desired feel is a soft warmth. I see nothing ’90’s about beige . Looking closer, these walls appear a more medium-dark taupe., not beige.

Thank you for all your valuable suggestions for my entryway! I just want to say that my home reflects what I love. I understand that we all do not love BEIGE especailly Patricia C. I think that personal preference is more important than some of the design rules.

I will continue looking for that perfect entry rug.

I will always suggest a traditional oriental rug as those are classic and timeless.

Good for you. While I like the PB rug, I wasn't sure I loved it for your entry.

Years ago ( lke 35?) I had a decorator in to suggest wallpeper and fabric choices. . The suggestions were mostly bold geometric Southwestern style and colors. This was not at all anything I cared for. I did entertain it briefly, but decided against it and explained that I really did prefer more traditional, patterns and colors. The decorator said he saw that I had so much of the jewel tones and patterns that he thought I should try something different.

That was a valid point, which made me realize that I gravitated to what was in my house, bolder colors and traditional florals and geometrics.... because I lked that.

There was a lesson to be learned.

Of course it's nice to update and refresh things with an eye to trends and not looking dated or tired, but following trends that don't please you is not the way to go.

…these comments about things looking dated…please…seriously, what is this? Are we all supposed to run around and update our homes continuously to some arbitrary standard? 🤪 IMO there’s a waste of time, money and energy 🤣. Figure out what you like and if your taste changes, or you just want a change, go for it. But the idea of changing things just to be on trend… it’s your home. Figure out what you like… yesterday’s trend is tomorrow’s fashion as we all know. Personally, I love your front entryway and I would just find a rug that you really enjoy.

Rugs can be “well behaved“ which means they essentially disappear into the background or they can make a statement as significant as a major piece of art. In my opinion, they are an art form, and I am a big fan of statement rugs. Having said that, that’s not everybody’s wish. I think you need to figure out what Direction you want to go in and that is very personal and involves trial and error. When it comes to rugs, everybody’s got an opinion, and it may not jive with your own rug aesthetic.