Do I need a much larger rug for this space?

[sunshineandpinot]

In an effort to purge all the red from my home, and take it from very traditional to more modern, I have decided that I need a new entry way rug STAT. 

Here's what I have right now- (sorry for the huge pics!!! PB is so weird for me and will prob resize on its own in an hour or so)





I bought this rug at HG yesterday and while I really like it, I think I need to do a much larger rug in that space. WDYT?



Or is that just asking for a dirty rug as that is a high traffic area in our home?
Thanks for your thoughts

[crispnclean]

If you're placing it more like a doormat (like you have it in the last photo above), then I think it's fine for the space. If you want it to be more of an actual rug, then yes, you should go bigger.

[emoflamingo]

^I agree. It's a good doormat, but if you want an actual rug, you'll need bigger.

[Deleted]

I agree with pp's.

I think a bigger rug would look nicer!

[sunshineandpinot]

I always thought I wanted just a door mat, but now I'm thinking a much larger rug would really fill the space in nicely. Thanks for confirming

[jhawks482]

You could always have both- a smaller doormat, and then a larger, area type rug. They wouldn't have to match, just coordinate. I like the rug you bought, fwiw!

[maria120]

I would definitely go with a 4x6 or 5x8 there. I love the look of a nice, big entry rug. It makes the space look so finished and cozy IMO. I love your floors, wall color, etc. Your house looks really cute!

[idoinjuly]

I think you should go with a bigger rug. That's a really nice entry way.

[sunshineandpinot]

Thanks all! The width of my entry way is 6 1/2 feet. My little table is exactly 1 foot deep. So I think I'm going to go on the hunt for a 5x8 rug.
But knowing me, I'll buy lots of different options and try them all out. I really think this will make a huge difference!! Any other suggestions to jazz up my entry way?

[wineenthusiast]

I think a 4-6' round rug would look awesome there and give the entry a modern feel. I do really like the rug design you have but I feel like it looks too small. I am dealing with the same issue in my house and looking for a new entry way rug (am definitely doing round myself). I love the look of your house/decor.

[aweilba]

I'm in agreement with most.  It looks fine as a doormat, but a bigger rug would make a statement and, I think, look really nice.

[TBM]

Mar 9, 2013 9:38:17 GMT -5 wineenthusiast said:

I think a 4-6' round rug would look awesome there and give the entry a modern feel.

This.

[bleubook]

I'd get one at least 2x as big as the doormat. I think doormats are for back and side doors.

[Deleted]

Yes bigger - I'd go something square that actually treats the entry like it's a room - 4x6 or something similar.  Also "more modern" doesn't equal floral/leaf patterns to me.

[sunshineandpinot]

Welp... I think I went too big :/ WDYT?
First rug is 5'3" x 7'6"... but only $80 at Costco!



Second rug is a 5x8 and was $150 at HomeGoods. I like the look os this but prob need a 4x6.



Aerial view. I don't want the rug in the walk way. (I despise runners, lol)


I am also very intrigued by the idea of a round rug.... I may see if I can find one tomorrow.

[jhawks482]

I actually really like the first rug better. It doesn't look too big to me. And holy cow, I just put 2 and 2 together... I didn't know you were posting here! E is SO big!! That is crazy! But I guess I shouldn't be surprised since her and Cameron are the same age. What a cutie- she looks just like you, for sure!

[sunshineandpinot]

Mar 9, 2013 20:58:30 GMT -5 jhawks482 said:

I actually really like the first rug better. It doesn't look too big to me. And holy cow, I just put 2 and 2 together... I didn't know you were posting here! E is SO big!! That is crazy! But I guess I shouldn't be surprised since her and Cameron are the same age. What a cutie- she looks just like you, for sure!

I'm not here often, but like to pop in when I can. Thanks for your thoughts!! I hate making decorating decisions. I checked your blog the other day- your kids are dolls and y'all seem to be doing just great! Nice to "see" you around!

[TBM]

I like the first rug.

[RoxMonster]

I REALLY like the first rug.

[heygrey]

It looks much better with a bigger rug, but I think I'd like to see it with the rug the other way, even if it tucks under the front of the little side table. Maybe a 4x6 turned horizontal?

[sunshineandpinot]

So a 4x6 rug is much harder to find than I thought it would be. BB&B had none. (I had store credit & coupon so bummer) and HomeGoods had 1. I was shocked... unless I was really looking in the wrong place (they were not very helpful when I asked.)

So I came home with a 4x6 sisal rug for $70. I figured I might as well bring it home and check the size... and I think it's perfect.

However, I know nothing about sisal. Will this make an ok entry way rug. It rarely rains here but I do have a large dog and two young girls (fwiw.)

wdyt? I could either keep the sisal or start browsing online now that I know 4x6 is a good size.

[pitterwoo]

I like the sisal. I would call it done.

[nessness]

The sisal rug isn't terrible, but I think you could do better -- it doesn't really go with the feel of the space IMO. Of the three you've posted the Costco one was my favorite.

[TBM]

Mar 10, 2013 15:44:08 GMT -5 nessness said:

The sisal rug isn't terrible, but I think you could do better -- it doesn't really go with the feel of the space IMO. Of the three you've posted the Costco one was my favorite.

This.   The Costco rug makes a statement and imo is more inviting.   The sisal rug is okay, but not anything that I would notice. 

[kate4924]

Mar 10, 2013 18:04:25 GMT -5 TBM said:

Mar 10, 2013 15:44:08 GMT -5 nessness said:

The sisal rug isn't terrible, but I think you could do better -- it doesn't really go with the feel of the space IMO. Of the three you've posted the Costco one was my favorite.

This.   The Costco rug makes a statement and imo is more inviting.   The sisal rug is okay, but not anything that I would notice. 

I really like the bold pattern of the Costco rug, but it doesn't really seem modern to me.

I love this rug, from crate and barrel, if you wanted to stick with a floral pattern... m.crateandbarrel.com/talia-rug/f50754

[maria120]

I definitely think 4x6 is the way to go! I love the Crate and Barrel rug that pp showed. Otherwise what do you think about stripes? Something like this might be pretty....

www.wayfair.com/Dash-and-Albert-Rugs-Woven-Starboard-Rug-RDA107-DAX1339.html

I just ordered one for my entry way (different color) and LOVE it. The weave really hides dirt.

[texassmith]

I guess I'm in the minority. I really don't like the Costco rug. I think 4x6 is the way to go, but the sisal is blah.

[cosmowife]

I feel like the rug needs to go the other way - horizontally. I don't feel that the first rug was very modern - the second two seemed more modern to me.

[cosmowife]

As I'm looking at the space more, I think you need a square or a round rug. The rectangle just doesn't seem to work with the proportions of that floor area.