Help me pick a new rug

[LauraMax]

After sending my oriental out for repair due to puppy damage, & experience the same exact puppy damage a month after spending $500 on said repair, I'm taking the plunge & getting something new.

I have a large dark red/wine colored chair, & an olive green sofa. I tend towards traditional decor. I'm looking at these:

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/5549373/index.cfm?clg=52&orderid=0&skus=5549373&cm%5Fsrc=E%3Aprwrugwoo&action=editpip&shipto=You&showsku=5549373&lineid=1

http://www.potterybarn.com/products...n=editpip&shipto=You&showsku=4660783&lineid=2

I like the colors & "busy-ness" of option 1 better--the colors are softer & the pattern would probably hide stains better. But option 2 is more traditional. I've been trying to decide all day & can't. Help me!

 

[crazystepr]

I voted for #2. I love the darker colors and the pattern.

 

[NinjaMom]

Option #1 gets my vote!

JJ

 

[NinjaMom]

OH NO!! I guess Allison and I aren't making it any easier

JJ

 

[LauraMax]

You certainly are not! I need a tie-breaker!

 

[SRP]

Laura, I'm with you on #1 - I like the softer colors.

 

[mrsmel]

Sorry, I like option 2 better! I think the traditional design will hide stains better, too, then the regular pattern of the first one.

I got this rug recently:

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p6449/index.cfm?pkey=cprwrugwoo

and love it, but I don't think that would work in a house with a puppy.

anne

 

[LauraMax]

OMG I think there's smoke coming out of my ears

 

[aveggiegirl]

I like option #2!

aveggiegirl

 

[beeg123]

They are both gorgeous, but I like #1

Beth

 

[amyg]

OMG I thought I would tip the scales in favor of #1, and then I voted and saw we're currently neck and neck! Sorry...

 

[NinjaMom]

OMG I think there's smoke coming out of my ears

LOL !!!

The good news is they are both "equally" liked therefore you can't go wrong with either one. Not much help huh?!

JJ

 

[DeanaMax]

Option #1 - here's why....

Option #1 has more green to match your couch, but for contrast offers more of that light color throughout which also adds interest. It also has your chair color but it's not a primary color so it will coordinate but not contrast too much with your couch.

Option #2 has to much of the red color for your green coach. It also looks a little festive (Christmas-y) to me. Green and red, I can see holly leaves in there and reindeer antlers in the corners.

 

[eminenz2]

Oops, I think my vote for option 2 didn't help you any, did it? Eeek!

Susan L.G.

 

[RunnerGirl]

I chose option 1.

 

[JennieR]

I voted for option 1.

 

[runlikeagirl]

This is close. I voted for #1. Have you decided yet??? When will the polls close??

 

[eskiemom]

Sorry, Laura I justed voted for #2 and gave you a tie!

I also wanted to let you know about rugs-direct.com. I've purchased several rugs through them and have been very happy with quality and service. Shipping is free and you have 30 days to return. They also have a huge selection of all kinds of rugs.

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!
Laura

 

[carres1973]

Option 2

I voted for option #2. The biggest piece in your room is the green couch. Option 2 will not just "blend and get lost in your couch. Also there is something about the repeating pattern in option 1 that I didn't care for. JMHO. Let us know what you decide.

Carrie

 

[LauraMax]

Poll is closed!

I went with option 1. I really liked the softness and, as DeanaMax my twin pointed out, it has more colors in it so, in the event that I move it to another room or get different furniture, I won't have to get yet another rug.

Whew! That was excruciating! LOL! Thanks for all the input, I can see you guys had just as tough a time as I did!