Help me with area rug placement

[Bernadine]

I found one at Kohls that I like, and my mom has a 30% off coupon, plus they're doing Kohls cash.

I plan on ordering a door mat, area rug for the foyer, and then a runner for the hallway behind the foyer.  All matching.  My mom is saying I shouldn't order a door mat, just put the area rug right up against the door.  What?  Is this what most people do, or is mom on crack?

[icechalk]

Apr 10, 2014 7:21:10 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I found one at Kohls that I like, and my mom has a 30% off coupon, plus they're doing Kohls cash.

I plan on ordering a door mat, area rug for the foyer, and then a runner for the hallway behind the foyer.  All matching.  My mom is saying I shouldn't order a door mat, just put the area rug right up against the door.  What?  Is this what most people do, or is mom on crack?

Can you PIP your space?

[Bernadine]

Apr 10, 2014 7:26:01 GMT -5 icechalk said:

Apr 10, 2014 7:21:10 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I found one at Kohls that I like, and my mom has a 30% off coupon, plus they're doing Kohls cash.

I plan on ordering a door mat, area rug for the foyer, and then a runner for the hallway behind the foyer.  All matching.  My mom is saying I shouldn't order a door mat, just put the area rug right up against the door.  What?  Is this what most people do, or is mom on crack?

Can you PIP your space?

Not until I get home tonight.  You walk in the front door to a big foyer.  Hardwood floors.  To the left is the living room, to the right is the coat closet.  After the coat closet is the hallyway to the bedrooms.

[puppyluv]

I can think of 2 foyers I have seem with rugs right up against doors but they are large thick rugs with a patter so you can't tell when they get dirty.

[icechalk]

Hmmmmm
I think the area rug up to the door sounds strange.

But I am not into matching rugs either.

What colors are in the rug?

I would do a simple sisal mat inside door if that works w color scheme.

Is there furniture in foyer?
Do you need the area rug or would a door mat and then a hallway rug plus living room rug be enough ?