is this rug too busy?

Kelly Pfeifer

9 years ago

Should i just get a simple rug and add color with pillows?

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Libbmom

9 years ago

Need to put the rug under the front sofa feet..add a pillow or two that has the white and blues as well.

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cucina1990
9 years ago
Everyone says paint the walls, or buy new furniture etc. Nice rug but in the wrong room I think. Less bother and money to replace the rug with a geometric ikat etc. which works with your sofa.
Vicky Paine-Mantha
9 years ago
You could pick one vibrant colour for the rug ( perhaps the colour of the pillow in the photo) , to complement the furniture. A loose pile might add some whimsical feeling to the room also.
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kblueke
9 years ago
This rug has personality. It makes a statement. You can still add color in other ways if you like.
Cary McCart
9 years ago
The only thing the room, and sofa needs, is a light color on the wall behind the sofa. Then it will pop. The sofa is a dark hole against that wall. Light wall, bright pillows and the sofa becomes the focal point it is suppose to be.
Diane L
9 years ago
The rug style looks early American, the furniture doesn't match the style.
cinbad4
9 years ago
No keep the rug and the ad more colourful pillows too!
mennenster
9 years ago
YES
rightmitten
9 years ago
It's the white background of the rug. A darker background with the design would work.
silverscreenstar
9 years ago
I agree with the previous comment. The white background of the rug is too bright for the dark coloured furniture in the proximity of the rug, making it appear to be "too busy".
03runyan04
9 years ago
Sorry, I agree w/the bold, bright white background...not good, too busy. I'm all for patterns but in your case this pattern is waaaay to big. You need a smaller, more conservative pattern. A white background does NOT work with your furniture, flooring. I do like the 2 suggested pillows for your furniture. Depends on rug but pillows do not need to match, just compliment your furniture and colors. Wish I was in your area to help you out! Best wishes!
larr
9 years ago
If u ask yourself, then u know it is, try again
Watch Sarah Richardsons website videos for color and pattern ideas
Marie
9 years ago
To busy for me. Is this the first thing you want your guests to see when they enter the room? I also don't feel the style of your furniture goes with the run. That rug would look good with a white sofa.
georgiannaclays
9 years ago
I would like rug bigger, Walls same as background of rug, light blue rocker either slip covered in white washable fabric or replaced with a white leather recliner. Throw pillows to pick rug colors. OR change out rug for one with more of a flow with existing furniture and change paint if necessary. I could picture this rug in child's room easily.
Dixie Landers
9 years ago
at first I was going to say to add a glass coffee table to match the side tables; you sstill see the rug but the table is like a centerpiece, then I say=w your second pic with the table. for me, that addition made a huge difference in settling the rug and then I'd add a big vase of red flowers on the table!
leelee
9 years ago
No, the rug isn't good and it's too small. It's going to go out of style very quickly. I'd stay classic and go upbeat with pillows.

The rug is so strong in pattern that it will compete with art and other accessories. Stay classic and not trendy.
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Arlene Davey
9 years ago
Just goes to show that some people like a certain look and that design is personal. I have no problem with the rug but find the chairs rather staid and boring with the sofa. I would add something more contemporary to go with the rug. And, add the other elements I mentioned earlier. Many designers suggest starting with a rug one likes or a fabric or art piece and working around it. You can do this with that rug if you love it.
Carmen Morell
9 years ago
All that matters its that you love it! You make it work!:-)
Evelyn Delaney
9 years ago
It is busy but if u like it it's O K
bebop730
9 years ago
You must like the rug and want more color or you'd not have gotten the rug! Great suggestions, cool to tie in rug color with some soft colors/textures rather than prints on the pillows. But instead of a couple of black/white pictures, get something that has one of the rug colors. A large painting would look fabulous.
I like the rug, too, and have been contemplating just such a purchase so this was very interesting to me!
odwyer
9 years ago
Hang it on the wall above the couch. Also end table and lamp seem too light weight for such massive sofa and chairs.
lilyhammer1
9 years ago
The rug is very nice. It seem a little to small. Get the next size bigger and enjoy the spark of colour and character the rug adds to your decor.
foreverfarm11
9 years ago
the furniture is very dark for this rug, you need to add some pops of colors to match the rug around area - pillows, art etc
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RNR International Real Estate Group
9 years ago
Why not do both?
melissarustyrobertson
9 years ago
Love the rug! just add more accent (the red) for balance
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ModernEarth Design Inc.
9 years ago
The rug is a wonderful starting point to introducing the bold pattern and color! I think the rug should be brought underneath the front legs of the sofa so there won't be a divide and will cause a better flow. I did a space ( a lounge for a conference) and we played with color and pattern. Hopefully you might find this inspiring
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Amanda Lynch
9 years ago
Too busy. It makes the room look claustrophobic. I always enjoy toned down large pieces with fun extras. It's best if you're on a budget and easy change with the seasons.
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What's Inside Design Ltd.
9 years ago
Hi Kelly,

I took some time and created a vision board for you. The elements depicted are examples of what you can use to tie your rug in with the rest of your space!
Have fun decorating! :)
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magicmarina
9 years ago
I am sorry, but no matter how many more colours you will introduce to this room to fit your rug in, it won't work with your couch or colour of the floorboards! Your couch is simply way too dark. Buy a new white couch or at least light grey to balance colours in the room. Or, simply, return the rug and get another one, perhaps, also colourful but definitely NOT with a white background.
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What's Inside Design Ltd.
9 years ago
I have to disagree. You simply need to balance the darkness of the couch out with other dark elements. For that exact reason, I incorporated the dark baskets, lamps, light fixture and frames into your vision board. Mixing warm and cool colours is also a beautiful way to add energy and excitement to a space! With design knowledge and creativity, you can make anything belong! If you love the rug Kelly, then you will also love the elements you choose to compliment it! :)
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sondramartina
9 years ago
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Where is Kelly?
I think the rug is too white.
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Kelly Pfeifer
Original Author
9 years ago
Well after everyone's help I've finally decided to get a sisal rug and add color with pillows, lampshades, and artwork. I was worried the rug would just be too busy overtime and hard to coordinate around. Now, sisal rug shopping! They are pretty pricey! :( Kelly
Arlene Davey
9 years ago
A sisal rug will work with the extras added. You must have been awfully confused by all those comments!!!
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Kelly Pfeifer
Original Author
9 years ago
Very much so, but thought about it getting dated so thought be simple with big pieces and add color with the smaller items would be better for my pocket book. Lol
Just posted on my small dining room dilemma. Let me know what you think. :) K
Arlene Davey
9 years ago
Will be looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Evelyn Delaney
9 years ago
I would like to see how it turns out
castelina
9 years ago
I love the rug.. Maybe just change out the blue pillows for a lighter color and keep the coral ones.
quiltsbylisa
9 years ago
The rug is great. You just need to "lighten" the dark sofa with some brighter/lighter colored pillows. Stripes? Other geometric prints? Go for it!
mellgc
9 years ago
Oh I think you should have kept the rug! First of all it's all a matter of taste & we are all different. I love the ideas from Design Style. My first thought when I saw your pic was "LOVE the rug,,lighter pillows will bring it all together!" I have brown leather furniture & I use pillows to lighten & brighten my room. Good luck & trust what YOU like!
mellgc
9 years ago
It's What's Inside Design, not Design Style,,,sorry about that!
mellgc
9 years ago
Read the Aug 18th newsletter titled: My Houzz: It all started with the rug.
wickedxx
9 years ago
I love the rug. It looks to be a bit small or needs to go under the sofa a bit.
nkahovec
9 years ago
Great rug-just pull the colors into your pillows and accessories, maybe lampshades, too. Use one of the neutral colors from rug for wall paint.
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kayla's korner
9 years ago
pick up the white in the rug and add red,white blue pillows. or get white covers over dark furniture and ad red and blue pillows
lynnettsexton
9 years ago
the little blue chair throws off everything, too small and not a good color or style with the rug and the rest of the furniture .Great rug, just need to set your design with furniture that's the same scale. a neutral chair with a pop of color!
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sharonna misha designs
9 years ago
It is. I would not "just get a simple rug and add color with pillows" though. I would add color with pillows, but I would also do a bold graphic print rug- but something more geometric- maybe white and yellow chevron. yellow looks great and classic with grays, which is what I think your furniture is? or blues... this pillow would coordinate nicely with that look, too...
this link may give you some good ideas for colors/prints: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/sharonna/0/0/0/pillows
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Elite Interior Staging
9 years ago
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Love the rug! Go bold with your accents too!
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Lindsay MacRae Interiors, LLC
9 years ago
Love it!
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Enomoto Designs
8 years ago
I think that the color balance is off - the eye is drawn to the rug and the furniture is lost. Decide where you want your focus to be. If you love the rug then either reupholster the furniture or buy new furniture that is lighter and has a similar color pallet as the rug.
jbtanyderi
8 years ago
My answer if "yes". At the same time, I have to point out that the current rug is too small. The upholstered pieces should all be at least partly on the rug.
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Home Interiors with Ease
8 years ago
You need the rug to be larger and I don't think this one works in the space...I think it feels to youthful.....you can still do bold colors.

Maybe something like this Ikat rug with deep bold colors...