Let's just get down to brass tacks: This rug is cute. With chocolate brown stripes set on a light charcoal gray background, it's fairly neutral but still has some personality. It's perfect for a home without a lot of conflicting colors and patterns (though I will note that it's available in several other colorways). Designed by Joanna Gaines, it'd look very at-home in a space sporting her signature farmhouse style, a cozy cabin, or a Scandinavian space.
My living room has a lot of colorful accents, so I gravitated toward this rug as a solid, neutral-but-not-boring option to balance out the space and separate my living space from my dining area. After years of walking across my old flat-weave rug, the plushness of this 100% wool, handmade creation is a major upgrade. The smallest size (5' x 8') is perfect for the room, and I love the subtle fringed edges. This rug isn't overly heavy (I carried it up to my fifth-floor apartment with only a moderate amount of sweat) but it feels well-made and sturdy. It laid flat immediately upon unrolling, without any pesky curled edges.
Moving into my boyfriend's apartment has also meant that a revamp of his former bachelor pad is underway. One of the first things we decided to tackle was the living room and this Pottery Barn Merrin oriental rug was the perfect choice to blend both of our styles: charming and chic, without being too busy or overtly feminine. The chambray multishade we chose has slight hints of grayish blue embedded in beige but still feels like a neutral grounding the room.
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