Rug for a mid-century / electric home with concrete floors
We are currently renovating our home. It is a late 1960's place and while not a traditional mid-century style, we are trying to do a nod to that era.
Having said that, we are not purists and have a mixture of retro pieces, replica and new pieces.
The biggest issue I am having is finding some rugs that will work in with our existing furniture. I have been looking at grey / neutral rugs, but I'm worried this will look a bit bland on top of a grey polished concrete floor. As we are going to an open play layout, we will need some large area rugs (I'm looking at 3x4m) and with a newborn arriving soon, we don't have a massive budget.
We are still finalising our renovation, but here are some pictures of our home/furniture (pre-reno), some current shots of the space (now open plan) and our kitchen design - hopefully this gives a good reflection of our style :)
We are replacing that white lounge with this grey one:
https://www.nickscali.com.au/products/lounges/frida-5.html
These were some (cheap) rugs I had liked (and are available in 3x4m), but I'm not sure if they are will work... or if it will all be too grey and boring:
https://missamara.com.au/products/siraf-silver-grey-transitional-rug?variant=12620876447786
I like these, but they only go as large as 3x2m (ish):
https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/Natural-White-and-Grey-Textured-Alva-Wool-Rug-NETW7580.html
I quite like this west elm one, but I'm not sure if it's big enough (and is probably more than I want to spend):
http://www.westelm.com.au/rani-rug-multi-t4315?quantity=1&attribute_1=244%20cm%20x%20305%20cm
Thoughts / suggestions / comments - all appreciated :)
Comments (11)
Jason Treanor
5 years agoIt all depends on your finishes, wall colour and floor colour, I love the black window and door frames. I also like your original rug choice a find that more in keeping with the MCM style. The answer is in your artwork and cushions... a simpler and more geometric pattern that picks the style and colour from these items. Therefore I find your first two choices incongruous. If grey then embrace the simplicity and match with bold use of wood (although I see that lovely clad wall is in the living area), but you use wood and black nicely in the kitchen - adding plants or green artwork gives vibrancy and life to this more masculine decor. Here are a couple of images I think are worth considering:
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PROMKG Interior Design
5 years agoHi Kristen,
I would like to suggest something large, in bold colours and geometric.
I know its not what you've been looking at but this would look amazing as long as it's the right size.
Any rug you decide on will need to big as the space is big, otherwise it will look like a postage stamp.
What colour were you thinking of painting the walls? If your're going neutral then a colorful rug will make the space look more interesting. you can also use the colours in the rug for some decor pieces.
Let me know if you have any equations, happy to be of assistance.
Hope this is helpful,MKG
Jan Dobson
5 years ago
Kristen
5 years ago
KK1000
5 years agoI find that mid century style goes really well with original Persian or Afghan rugs they are bit more expensive but worth the money. I wash mine once a year and they are still beautiful after 10-15 years. I just use machine from Woolworths. When buying this rugs you must be prepared to bargain the price otherwise you are paying to much.
Happy Home
5 years ago
cloudpants
5 years agoWe are delighted with our 3 x 4m Kenza rug which we purchased from Freedom about 4 months ago. It is neutral, yet thick and plush which makes it very special. It cost around $1200.
Kristen
5 years agocloudpants
5 years agoKristen, I hear you as we had the two-rug dilemma as well. Made more difficult by the size and shape of dining room and its proximity to sunroom doorway... I wanted plain jute, but the only rug which would fit was this square 2m one by Ikea. Luckily it suits the space ok.
julie herbert