I absolutely agree that rugs can totally change the feel of a room! In my living room, I chose a deep navy blue rug, quite similar to the one in your photo. I picked it because it adds richness and contrast against lighter walls and furnishings, and it makes the space feel cosy yet elegant.

Ah - that's because the old one got too long. Here's the new one - can't believe we're at Part 3! Almost there - I so want to move in now... Thanks for reading: looking forward to your comments! And I still need a rug (several, in fact!) https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/victorian-renovation-in-london-part-3-finish-line-dsvw-vd~5007838

Thank you everyone, that is a resounding two rugs either matching or complimentary. Got it. Celerygirl - that is an excellent size guide! I completely agree about it having the go under chair legs, I can’t wait to ditch that smaller rug I currently have. Thanks every one.

Also like traditional rugs, and i think using them just brings the same rules as any other. If using a specific rug, you need to build the room around it, and use colours in the rug as Forzaitalia says. So with the navy base you would have navy, maybe a bit of pale beige / to lighten, I think you may struggle a little to tie in your amrchairs as they are very bright, and the colour dominating, plus it's a colour that isn't in either rug. Personally I would say that if you want to work with the rugs, then i'd change the armchairs for a neutral colour. I too would go for the second rug as it's easier to work with and a bit less dated. However, yellow and blue will not work with that rug.