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Rug indecisiveness!

6 years ago

Hello, I need help on what colour and style rug would look good in our office/study. We’ve gone for an eclectic vibe and I’m not a fan of “matchy matchy” schemes. Our feature wall is green/grey and our office chairs are patchwork but have orange, brown and grey within them. I originally bought a terracotta Persian style rug but that didn’t work. Any ideas would be appreciated!

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Sonia

6 years ago

I’ve got paler grey-green walls and I teamed it with a red Persian rug from John Lewis. It’s mostly red with cream, orange and black. It’s wonderful underfoot and extremely cosy. It’s hand tufted so not cheap but I love it. There is a lovely oriental rug shop in Olney, Bucks which is worth a visit if you live anywhere near there. The last rug we bought from there, the owner let us take it home to try out for 7 days, without paying for it! So helpful and friendly, and trusting!

i absolutely love your room! Here’s my rug

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kikiamack
6 years ago
I think a Berber rug (black geometric on off white) would look good. Something like this one
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User
6 years ago
I'd pick up on the slate blue and grey hues

I think this rug works well, unfortunately, i can't find it for sale anywhere at the moment, just web pics, so not a lot of help.............I will keep looking. !!
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Akiva Projects Ltd
6 years ago
The previous suggestion is great!
I think if you love Persian type rugs, you could go for a ‘distressed over-dyed medallion rug’ Maybe in beige or a light blue/grey.
I found this rug which might give you an idea.

https://www.irugs.co.uk/beige-5x8-monaco-area-rug-33134074?gclid=Cj0KCQiAp7DiBRDdARIsABIMfoCg7AGgNZBhiQkoZgz-HVbSdcZaUMnUTBF8ighKFmwSBa4H97Wx0EEaAkSxEALw_wcB
Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you guys! We have a dog who spends a lot of time in this room so I don’t want it too pale, I do love the Persian style and a distressed one I think would work well. I did wonder whether a burnt orange one would look good to pick up on the colour from the chairs but I think the more subtle shades would look better
Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
Also man about the house, that’s the kind of mirror I’m looking for.. what website do you use to make those images?
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User
6 years ago
This one from swoon is ok but it's not got the same bright slatey blue that the one above has:- Swoon Rug, this one from Wayfair is ok too, but lacks the turquoise Wayfair rug
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User
6 years ago
The mirror comes from here Select Mirrors - Black Overmantle Mirror. I used Photoshop for the images.
Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
Do you think the mirror would look better in gold or copper as I have that colour desk lamps and accessories
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User
6 years ago
Regards the mirror, I'm sure any colour over mantle mirror would look lovely, i'm just a bit stuck on that one at the moment, I think it's a bit different ( like me! )
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Akiva Projects Ltd
6 years ago
I think a rustic copper mirror would look great
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6 years ago
have a look at Louis de Poortere rugs, lots of lovely persian styles that would look great in your room. Love Rugs are a UK supplier of them. https://louisdepoortere.be/phone/rugs.html
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bubbles bathrooms and tiles
6 years ago
I think blue and copper would look great but i also love a Persian rug, definitely with a bit of character/colour

https://www.wayfair.co.uk/rugs/pdp/orren-ellis-bagdasarian-design-greyorange-rug-hvo68879.html
Carolina
6 years ago
This one is from Westelm

http://www.westelm.co.uk/colca-wool-rug-t1657?quantity=1&attribute_1=152%20x%20244%20cm
Nixxy H thanked Carolina
Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you for all your suggestions, I have found this style which i do quite like, although i'm unsure between the green or yellow? Unfortunately the blue in the size I need is out of stock.

Cost is a factor here as I don't want to spend over £200 on this rug

https://www.dunelm.com/product/brooklyn-8595-rug-1000138369
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Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Also come across this one... thoughts?

https://www.dunelm.com/product/dark-grey-wellness-rug-1000096225
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User
6 years ago
I like the brooklyn rug it looks like all the colours are now back in stock and the blue is the nicest. However, I do really like the other one you found in Dunelm with the tartan effect.

I've seen a rug somewhere that matches your chair, where did you get that from? For the life of me, can't remember where it was.
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Sonia
6 years ago
Nixxy I’ve just noticed Houzz have published a list of 100 rugs under £100 which may interest you. It’s the newest item under Stories.
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User
6 years ago

Fancy creating a little #FlooringEnvy ? Our Louis de Poortere rugs will do just that, all come with options to spread the cost, if your makeover budget was smashed… they normally are!

We particularly like their new collection, Mad Men Fahrenheit.

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Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
This is the final look, I’m so pleased with it! Thank you to all who commented x
Carolina
6 years ago
Looks really good! :-)
E D
6 years ago
Looking good. Well done on making a decision!

:)
E D
6 years ago
Can you maybe share a photo taken from further back so we can see it with more of the room?
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Sonia
6 years ago
Very nice.
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E D
6 years ago
Have you tried it turning it 90 degrees?
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Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
I’ll take a better picture, no I can’t turn it as the room is longer than the picture shows
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Jules Mc
6 years ago
Looks great. Shelves and mirror are fab too. Glad it's all come together for you.
Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
A question about the mirror... my husband and I are in a disagreement. I feel the mirror should be screwed to the wall but sat on the mantelpiece as per the image here. My husband thinks it would look best hung in the centre of the space above the mantle or leaning on the mantle. Please settle this for us!
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Carolina
6 years ago
I feel it needs a bit of breathing space between mirror and mantle. Maybe 10 - 15 cm. You can maybe prop something under it to raise it a bit and see how that looks. Be careful you don't break it.

Would not centre it between ceiling and mantle, because then it starts to "float" and will lose the connection with the fireplace, I think
Carolina
6 years ago
Okay, even a little bit less than 10 cm, I think. but see what you think...

About halfway
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User
6 years ago
Gap at the bottom:-

Same size as the gap at the top.
E D
6 years ago
I like the mirror as it is at the moment.

It really compliments the surround.

When too high, it looks too much like a window to me.
Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
ED that’s what I don’t like about it, I think I agree with the hubby now that it looks better leaning as when it’s flat against the wall it looks too much like a window.
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Nixxy H
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you so much for all your help and images it’s really helped xx

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