design dilemma 19
im trying to style my living room in a "hamptons" theme. but struggling to decide what rug is best.
the main components so far is my tv cabinet is off white with seafoam coloured doors, a studded wing chair in sea foam colour, my lounges are brown and a painting which I'm trying to draw inspiration from pic attached. I've got a navy blue throw on the wing chair. white rectangle coffee table with glass doors and drawers. but the rug is doing my head in, do i go natural? do i try to match the sea foam? do i just go plush cream, or navy? pattetrns, solid colors?so many options. my items below
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julie herbert
5 years ago
Ali Borg
5 years agoessentially this is the room.the only thing remaining is the tv cabinet and lounges. walls will be white photos are gonna be gone. the print will go on the right wall. glass doors to the left kitchen behind.
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siriuskey
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoI like the natural floor coverings especially on your white tiles
siriuskey
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5 years agoAli Borg
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5 years agoWe agree that while a natural/jute rug is a classic Hamptons choice, it would blend in a bit too much with your lounges - you can definitely work with them though, especially with some statement cushions!
A blue rug in a classic pattern would lift the room, without pulling focus from that beautiful artwork. You could also custom colour the rug to match the paintings hues exactly :)
A few suggestions!
https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/in-house-collections/saffron/istanbul-azure/
https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/handknot-collections/classic-handknots/pichola/
https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/felicia-aroney/bronte/
https://www.designerrugs.com.au/rug-collections/designer-collaborations/vixen-voyage/ikat/
julie herbert
5 years agoJust a few ideas for you, I think you would be able to get away with neural or soft patterned rug, blue cushions look great on tan leather and would look fabulous with your painting , pick out patterned ones with white add some gorgeous plants, white candle holders , beautiful lamps, could look stunning.
julie herbert
5 years agoThat painting is fabulous ,I would add blue and white to your room, along with your white coffee table add a fab tray, mix patterns in blue for cushions.
siriuskey
5 years ago
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