I can only comment about the cowhide rug idea as that's my area of expertise. Cowhide are still going very strong as a design trend, they haven't been overdone in my opinion. Also cowhide rugs break all the normal rules of standard rugs because they are an organic shape. So they visually take up more room than they physically occupy. So you don't need a cowhide rug to be as large as a wool rug. They also look better on a 45 degree angle to furniture and it is OK for one or several legs to go underneath furniture as this can anchor a group of furniture. For how to clean a cowhide rug there is some great info on my website plus a video that is really interesting.

Hi shortstuff27, Love your colour choices already! With your budget constraints, I agree, go for the charcoal remnant, why not try to spruce it up a bit -,see if they can do the trim in the 'cherry blossom pink' to compliment the scheme! Splash some brilliant white paint on the top of your existing coffee table to contrast against the charcoal and add some matching (pink / patterned and textured) scatter cushions or a throw. It will be stunning! Good luck whatever you decide!

I used to be a 100% wool girl but I've switched to Godfrey Hirst's Eco+ range for several reasons. It's made from a corn polymer so there are no concerns with allergies. It's divinely soft underfoot, is available across a wide range of pricepoints, all with a 25 year warranty and in a broad range of classic and contemporary colours, including a charcoal grey. It is not a sisal look but in a bedroom it's lovely to have something a bit more luxurious looking and feeling. I am not affiliated with Godfrey Hirst at all but my clients and I all love this product! If you decide to check it out would love to hear your thoughts. Here's the link to the brochure but you really need to go to a carpet showroom and stand on it :) http://www.godfreyhirst.com/au/ecoplus/inspiration/brochure-eco

OK peeps here are a couple of pics of the new rug. Can you believe I went with my original choice. It's difficult to represent this room and the rug in pics, colours rarely look true and room always look elongated. This rug is 3 metres long and 2.5 mtrs wide but it doesn't look it. Very happy with my choice and thanks again for your help.