Rugs...rugs.... rugs!!
pazza_italiana78
7 years ago
Ordered my red leather couch in my living area. Home is currently being built. Decided on adding a red couch to the mix as it immediately adds a bold decorating palette. In terms of a rug, I'm thinking along the lines of adding a touch of African safAri by going for that zebra pattern in my decor, as I want my room to become a stand out! Will that work? Please help.
Attached, is my floorboard sample, red leather sample, coffee table and tv unit and example of a zebra print rug.
Attached, is my floorboard sample, red leather sample, coffee table and tv unit and example of a zebra print rug.
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allanaspree
7 years agoAn animal print will work very well with a red sofa however you need to be careful or it could be too much. Perhaps a neutral rug & bring in the zebra either in art or through pillows, ottomans etc. Some pics below showing you what I mean plus one with a zebra rug for comparison.
pazza_italiana78
7 years agoThank you.. I've been searching for neutral however haven't been able to find anything that would suit against my floorboards as shown.
Also, is it a big no, lighter furniture against a slightly darker floorboards. As per attached, I've gone for this table and white leather chairs, against my floorboards. Initially I preferred a slightly darker table. Please help!
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Comments (13)I would focus on window treatments, the lounge in particular looks rather bare. Maybe full length simple curtains in a pale or accent color on a ceiling track, or good quality blinds (I can't see the current ones clearly) recessed into the window space so it doesn't flap around. Next, you need to create a gathering space in the lounge around your coffee table, perhaps rotate the sofa 90 degrees to face window, put chair opposite and a tv in the corner, and then at the back of the sofa use your wooden unit as a low table for storage and decor. Then you could fit a dining table between that space and the door. Get a large natural rug to put under the dining space to protect the carpet. You already have a lot of high level lighting so some table lamps on side tables could add an interesting mix. Cream, green, grey colors. Plus with some metallic silver Http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/textiles-rugs/rugs/birket-rug-high-pile-yellow-grey-art-10322062/ http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/textiles-rugs/rugs/large-medium-rugs/ http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/lighting/work-lamps/barometer-work-lamp-nickel-plated-art-10089582/...See MoreRug, side and coffee table design advice please!
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