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What to put on light carpet?

10 years ago

Hello, houzzers!

I recently moved into a bare apartment. I'm seeking help for what colour sofa to get and if I should buy a rug or not..the whole place is carpeted.

Any design ideas are totally welcome! We are obviously going for contemporary/modern and staying away from "a family with a dog must live here". We are also young.

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Dytecture
10 years ago
A simple, neutral rug would help add some warmth to the space, but not necessary if you are looking for the ultra modern look.

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decoenthusiaste
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Rug over carpet works well as you can see here. Keep things in a neutral palette and you can change accessory colors for minimal $$ when you tire of the current ones.
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That is true alright, though even with a patterned carpet they usually keep a mat for people to wipe their feet on by the door, or if people like to remove boots or shoes when entering ( not that common here) but great idea. The trouble with the patterned carpet was if anything fell on the floor you could hardly find it !!
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Shoa Gallery
10 years ago
You can do a lot in that space. Rugs can work over carpets if they're both sturdy. Otherwise, use a mesh thing underneath to hold it together (don't know the name but seen it many times).

Don't be afraid of large art panels in that space. Check out my work for ideas. I have many originals, and hundreds of configurations of canvas prints that I can print to the size you choose. Style is contemporary.

You can always pick one thing you like (a couch, rug, carpet, etc) and use it as a starting point for your design/color scheme.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/katshoa

Enjoy decorating!
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Studio LUGO
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Hi ;

You can find any carpets,sofa and colorfull armchairs etc. please visit our page http://www.patchwork4home.com or if you would to buy our product, visit our etsy shop for international shopping http://www.etsy.com/shop/patchwork4home

Best Regards
Nancy Travisinteriors
10 years ago
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Stage your great deck. It is part of your living area. Get nice love seat and chairs. In a bold strip in gray. And black for a modern look. Maybe add a fire pit. A water feature in corner. Add palms faux for privacy when sitting out there. Also bamboo is another way to go. Use indoors also to to fill corners. Keep things on walls big over 36-40" not too much.
Motel Honey
Original Author
10 years ago
Hey, travisinteriors! Thanks for the detailed replies, yes we are using the room for TV watching but I wanted to put a computer and desk in the also?
The balcony is HUGE, almost as big as the living room.
Motel Honey
Original Author
10 years ago
Oh and there is no cover so if it rains, things get soaked.

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