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Rug Colour - Please help

9 years ago

Hi there
I am redoing my bedroom ( Previous post ) and also a few small changes to lounge.
As you can see from the attached pics i have the same flat mat in both lounge and bedroom.

Do you think a big shaggy rug would look better in the lounge and my bedroom or leave as is ?
If you think change what colour would you say ?
Do you think a shaggy rug will fit in ?

i have also attached 2 pics of 2 rugs i have been looking at .

Thanks so much Greg

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hortonhearsawho2013

9 years ago

Yes the shaggy rugs would bring texture into the room - good decision. I'd go for the darker rug in the lounge and a lighter one in the bedroom.

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claudinew
9 years ago
Hi Greg, I would add a little colour to the living room... But a warm tone to complement the earthy tones of the room and add cushions in the same colour. I'd go for the lighter colour in the bedroom or perhaps a green to match the wall? Just a thought.
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newton81
9 years ago
Yes to the shaggy rugs and I think you can probably afford to go a little. bigger too, especially in the lounge.
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Jonathan
9 years ago
Agreed with earlier comments. You should go bigger in the lounge. But you can introduce colour or texture or pattern on that rug and it will still look fab
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minnie101
9 years ago
I'd go with the lighter rug for the bedroom and place it partially or all under the bed. I agree the lounge rug can go larger. Personally I'd go for a cool colour, the walls and ceiling are cool but everything on the floor is warm. Either go for a similar shade to the light one you have found or choose another with a stronger pattern to add interest. Or go a bolder colour if you want to add cushions
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Fifi De Lyon
8 years ago
hello newton81 is right about the size you need something much bigger. In the lounge you need something luminous to brighten the space. For the bedroom I would go for a rug that would go under the bed and "smartly takes over the flooring space"
milfordmaid
8 years ago
Lounge needs a bright patterned rug to lift it to a home - whatever colour you can live with.
It looks like an posh office relaxation area.
Bedroom needs same - otherwise it looks like a hotel room.
Very nice office relaxation area + hotel bedroom - but not quite a home - yet.

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