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Do formal living rooms with hardwoods have to be covered in an oriental or persian rug to be elegant?

I much prefer modern rugs, but my husband disagrees. He says all elegant formal living rooms have oriental or indian rugs. The modern designs are for casual family rooms only. Help!
much prefer modern rugs, but my husband disagrees. He says all elegant formal living rooms have oriental or indian rugs. The modern designs are for casual family rooms only. Help! We have solid green leather sofas, a piano, and two dark wood end tables. The house is very open. I have warm beach decor in the house- lots of blues, sea shells, etc. The indian rug he wants just doesn't fit!

I certainly think that oriental rugs can add greatly to the appearance of a formal living room. Many designs have a classical tone that works well in formal situations - and many patterns take their inspiration from works of art, cultural symbols and so on.

It's all a matter of taste, of course. But an oriental rug can bring several open rooms together, even if they incorporate different colors in the decor. If you have green leather sofas and dark wood, a rug might be able to incorporate all the colors in each area. This could maybe create a cohesiveness that brings the look together without all the areas using the same exact colors.

You can find some oriental rugs with contemporary designs too - they don't all have to be intricate classic patterns. Take a look at some of the examples at AboutOrientalRugs.org for some more ideas

Oriental Floral Rug. $69.99 Create a decorative focal point in your living space with this gorgeous oriental inspired rug with a bold floral design. 100% polyester.Sponge clean only.Size L110, W170cm (L43, W67in).EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5012601889859.

Oriental Design $59.99 Racinet Oriental Design - Wall Decal

Oriental Still Life with Lilies Wall Tapestry: Medium $175 This European-style wall tapestry boasts both texture and depth of color, as white lilies and yellow lemons highlight this vibrantly toned Oriental still life. Skilled weavers exquisitely punctuated each detail on this tapestry, from the clay vases to the clusters of grapes to the shadows upon the striking background. This tapestry is an heirloom-quality textile work, richly hand-woven of cotton with a chenille overlay on a quality jacquard loom. This fully lined tapestry accommodates free rod and finials.

Oriental Weavers Michael 5' x 7'6 Updated Traditonal Rug $149 This rug's elegant floral design effortlessly blossoms in contemporary and traditionally decorated rooms alike. From Oriental Weavers.

Sphinx Alexandria 6' Round Rug by Oriental Weavers $299 Ready to redecorate? Make this stunning accent rug the focal point of any room. Classic design elements, modern craftsmanship, and a neutral color palette make it the perfect complement for traditional and contemporary motifs. From Oriental Weavers.

Sphinx Wellsley 6' Round Rug by Oriental Weavers $299 Old-world design. New-world durability. Inherently stain-, fade-, and wear-resistant, the million-point construction of the Wellsley rug also adds pinpoint definition to the intricate pattern. Made with the colors of ancient Persia, this updated design has the look and feel of a true handmade collector's rug. From Oriental Weavers.

Sphinx Wellsley 8' Round Rug by Oriental Weavers $599 Old-world design. New-world durability. Inherently stain-, fade-, and wear-resistant, the million-point construction of the Wellsley rug also adds pinpoint definition to the intricate pattern. Made with the colors of ancient Persia, this updated design has the look and feel of a true handmade collector's rug. From Oriental Weavers.

Lextra MRST01 Oriental Mouse Rug $23.75 Lextra MRST01 Oriental Mouse Rug

Oriental Weavers Anne 1'10 x 2'10 Traditional Rug $55 Tie a room together with one versatile rug. All of your favorite colors come together to create a traditional yet contemporary Oriental design that complements nearly any decor. From Oriental Weavers.

Oriental Weavers Anne 3'2 x 5'5 Traditional Rug $69 Tie a room together with one versatile rug. All of your favorite colors come together to create a traditional yet contemporary Oriental design that complements nearly any decor. From Oriental Weavers.

Oriental Weavers Anne 5' x 7'6 Traditional Rug $149 Tie a room together with one versatile rug. All of your favorite colors come together to create a traditional yet contemporary Oriental design that complements nearly any decor. From Oriental Weavers.

Oriental Weavers Anne 7'10 x 10' Traditional Rug $299 Tie a room together with one versatile rug. All of your favorite colors come together to create a traditional yet contemporary Oriental design that complements nearly any decor. From Oriental Weavers.

Sphinx Walvis Bay 5' x 8' Rug by Oriental Weavers $279 Transform any room with this multi-textured, handtufted rug. The bold, nature-inspired design is a striking complement to any decor. From Oriental Weavers.

Sphinx Walvis Bay 10' x 13' Rug by Oriental Weavers $999 Transform any room with this multi-textured, handtufted rug. The bold, nature-inspired design is a striking complement to any decor. From Oriental Weavers.

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