Come see my Rustic Glam living room makeover and new Moroccan shag area rug! I’m also sharing Do’s and Dont’s, decor tips and tricks for choosing an area rug!
I took a bit of break with my Winter Woodland Glam holiday decorating last week to give my living room a bit of an rustic glam update with a new chic area rug! Area rugs are a fabulous way to ground a room, give it presence, add texture, pattern and make it cozy!
Let’s see how!
Rustic Glam Living Room + New Rug
I removed the area rug that my husband had brought back from Afghanistan from one of his previous deployments and delegated it to another room. It’s a gorgeous handmade rug but it was too small for the room.
Decor tip!: The size of an area carpet should be large enough that the front legs of the furniture sit on it.
By letting the rug run beneath the furniture, your mind’s eye interprets that the rug continues indefinitely, and therefore your space feels larger!
Our living room is open concept and flows into the dining room, is near our staircase and near our front foyer so it’s important to define this space and create a functional ‘zone’.
Adding this large 8′ x 10′ Moroccan Shag Rug in ivory does that perfectly and unifies our living room! This beautiful rug also comes in a version with gorgeous tassels – see it here!
This diamond pattern Moroccan style are area rug is one that’s been featured in many design and decor magazines.
It simply rocks from a designer and decorator’s point of view because of it’s simple geometric motif and global feel that coordinates with any style and ups the ‘hip’ factor of any room!
Wall color is SW Mindful Gray – see all of my paint colors here!
Let’s talk about the color and pattern of this gorgeous Moroccan style rug: The ivory color fits right into my love of neutrals and the diamond pattern adds a chic graphic look to the room!
Decor tip: repeating the colors in a room will give it a cohesive ‘designer’ look and create flow and harmony.
The ivory rug color repeats the ivory whites in my sofa pillows and the black of the diamond pattern repeats the black of our comfy button-less tufted leather sectional and the black in our artwork!
This ivory and black area rug is so sumptuous and glam! Made from 100% wool, it’s so warm and soft on the tootsies too! I love the fluffy look of it- perfect for winter to add texture and ‘visual warmth’ to our hardwood floors!
Decor tip: Mixing styles creates interest in a room.
The Moroccan style of this area rug with it’s diamond pattern looks amazing with our contemporary tuxedo style sectional, rustic decor and modern glass and chrome coffee table. All of these styles are different in a way that makes each one sing and makes this room interesting!
I absolutely love my refreshed rustic glam living room and new rug!
I love the fresh chic update this area rug has given this room! I can’t wait to cuddle up on the sectional with a warm throw, a cup of marshmallow laden hot chocolate, watch a movie and warm my toes in this gorgeous Moroccan rug!
Sources:
Moroccan Shag Rug with Tassels
Horse Art Decor – 20 Stunning Looks!
Click on the bottom of each photo below to see more about each item! Scroll with the arrows to see all of the items in our family room!
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I love (and need!) the Savanna Moroccan Trellis. My rug is too small for the room and is stained from years of kids and dogs. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Where can you buy the horse print
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Hi Pam – I bought it at HomeGoods but I’ve rounded up some sources for other gorgeous horse prints that I love here!: https://www.settingforfour.com/shop/
Oh goodness… I need a new rug for the bedroom we are redecorating. It’s a teeny bedroom, so the rug doesn’t need to be big, just bright. Yours looks great!
Forgot to add–Santa Ana Verona would be perfect!
Love the rustic glam look. Your room looks beautiful!
Love the new rug in your room!!! Nothing against the old rug, but this one is gorgeous!!!
I’ve seen this rug before and it’s lovely!! What a beautiful room you’ve put together. 🙂
I love the shag rug you picked out, or the homespun chevron rug in charcoal. Great giveaway! I would love a soft and fluffy rug for my home’s family room!
Love the new look, Heather. The texture adds so much warmth to the room.
Beautiful rug and room!
I love the Homespun Medea Chevron Rug!
Love the new rug! Very neutral.
Oh my gosh! I have had my eye on the Maui Chunky Loop rug for several months now and would love to get it for our family room.
Beautiful Rug. I love the Moroccan pattern that gives a punch but because it’s mostly white brightens the whole room. Love it!
Love your rug and I found one that I want 🙂 – I hope I win! Rugs USA Beaumont Medallion VI03 Marine Rug
I love this room. I have had my eye on this rug for months!
Would love a new rug! Merry Christmas
The Marrakesh shag rug is gorgeous!
I love the Rugs USA Radiente Radience Rug! It has the perfect blend of browns and blues to match my family room! Love it!
Ive actually been eyeballing the Tuscan Morroccan Shag myself! Almost pulled the trigger over black Friday! lol!
This rug is absolutely stunning! I think it really makes the space, which is gorgeous. I love your style.
Lovely space! I would pic the Overdye Jalsa Gold Rug
Shag Greek,Trellis or Houndstooth..Yikes….Can’t make-up My Mind! Thanks for hosting this Giveaway.
Love this rug! I’m on the hunt for several rugs — we just ripped up all the old carpet in our new-to-us house to install hardwood floors throughout the main floor.
I love their Moroccan Trellis Rug but I have to say you have sold me on the Moroccan Diamond Shag rug. I want that!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Your rug change made such a huge difference in your room ~ I love your style and I had no idea Rugs USA even existed ~ so excited to make a wishlist from their site ~ If I had to narrow down my choices to just one I would choose the Moroccan Diamond Shag Grey Rug.
Love the old rug but totally agree on the new one. It looks so fabulous! Would love to win the credit!
I would probably pick the exact same one… I’ve been eyeing it for awhile!
They have beautiful rugs! As I was cruising rugs USA I liked so many I couldn’t pick a favorite but I liked most of the contemporary styles and country and floral styles. I am so bad at interior design and to be honest I didn’t think living rooms really looked like that unless it was a show house up for sale. Your living room is beautiful! This is my first time at your site and I love what I have learned!
Thank you for visiting and your compliments too Annie!! Good luck in the giveaway!
I am leaning towards replacing my rug with something really colorful! It was hard to choose but I love this one: http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-ning/multi/200BHBC35A-2608.html
Thanks Beverly fr entering the giveaway and good luck!
This one is absolutely lovely. Marquis Reverie Mocha Rug
Item #: 200QALUM7A-P
This would be the perfect piece for my new apartment to ad some much needed warmth to my living room. I love your living room and your blog!
Thanks Wendy for your compliments!! Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
THanks! Great giveway!
I LOVE the Winsdor Overdyed Grove Rug!!
A rug would be perfect for our Family room. Our Family room is on the lower level of the split we have and gets quite cold. A rug would bring warmth to the room and help ground our couch.
I like the Trans Ocean Petra Agra Indigo Rug.
The Surya Horizon Gold rug would be perfect in our living room.
I love the Rugs USA Tuscan Terali Moroccan Trellis Navy Rug.
Oh. my. goodness! I’m in love with the Sierra Octopus in the “Moody Blues.” I honestly don’t think I’ve EVER seen a rug with such a match to my personality! We rent our condo, and have lots of rules and regulations. No painting, re-flooring, etc. How darling this would be in our living room, and a great way stamp my “stlye” without ruining the bones of the place! Good luck everyone!
love your make over! I could really use a rug in the small sitting area in my living room. Thanks for the chance to win!
This area rug would go perfect in the media room area my husband has been building in our downstairs, cozy under our feet!
They have so many beautiful rugs! I really like the Rugs USA Leather Shag Leather Shag Beige Rug. I think this would look nice in my living room 🙂
Love the rug, amazing how they can change the whole space!
Savannah Damask – it would be perfect in the dining room.
Love the rug…just so happens that I need one for my living room. I have been looking for the perfect rug with no success.
Our family room could certainly use a new rug. Love the way your room is decorated. Those nesting tables are fabulous!
What a lovely give away! Your rug is gorgeous and I liked your decorating tips. Thank you.
Christine
I’m glad you found my decorating tips helpful! I love sharing my decorating experience with my readers! Thanks for entering the giveaway!
I got so excited for the giveaway, I forgot to mention the rug I like … Modern Damask Sand!
I adore the rug – and actually have one of my own purchased already and awaiting its rightful placement in our new home! 🙂 We are still in search of a sectional couch though, do you mind sharing where you purchased yours? Also, are the walls rockport grey? That was a color we were contemplating and it looks similar.
Thanks in advance for your anticipated response!
Hi Karlee! We bought our sectional a million years ago at a local furniture store. Our wall color is SW Mindful Gray – I love it so much! I’m glad you like the rug – it’s so soft and beautiful – you’ll love it!
Where are your “fur” pillows from?
Thanks!
Hi Nicole! I got them from HomeSense – check there…. or HomeGoods (same store) if you have one in your area! I love them – so soft!
This room turned out fantastic! Everything looks wonderful.
Thanks so much Jennifer!! We are really enjoying it! 🙂
Love this rug! I recently purchased a Moroccan area rug myself and wondered if you had any recommendations on what kind of rug pad to use underneath? The options are a bit overwhelming…
Hi Alicia! Thanks for your compliments! I love this rug too! I actually don’t have a rug pad under it because it’s so thick. I would contact the retailer you purchased it from and ask them which type of under pad they suggest. You’re right there are so many to choose from! Good luck! ~ Heather
Oh my goodness… found this pin on pinterest and I’m obsessed with that horse picture… WHERE did you get it?
Hi K’lyn!! Thank you – I’m obsessed with it too lol!! I bought it at HomeGoods – I hope you can find a similar one! Thanks for visiting! ~ Heather
I love the color of the walls! Is that a blue gray or just a very light gray? I have a black sofa in my home and would live to do a similar feel!
Hi Julianna!! It’s a light gray color – a ‘warm’ gray so it looks great with black! SW Mindful Gray. I love it too – I have it in several rooms on our main level!
Can you share where you bought this rug? I love it! But the links are no longer active.
Thanks!
Hi Veronica! I updated the links! You can find it at http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-moroccan-shag/ivory/200MTVS28A-10014.html or here ( affiliate link): http://amzn.to/231vkfx Thanks!
Where may I purchase the horse artwork? Thanks
Hi Mary – I bought it at Home Goods. I love this horse photography art (affiliate link) and think it would be a beautiful look – hope this helps! http://rstyle.me/n/bwju6w27qn
Such a pretty room! I recently found your blog and am very glad I did!
Fabulous – I’m thrilled you found me Meg!! Welcome to my website and I hope you’ll find lots of great ideas for you here!! xo Heather
Where did you get the couch? What’s the brand and name? and color?
Hi Rikki – We bought it at a local furniture store many years ago. I don’t remember the brand name. It’s black.
Bummer! It looks amazing! Would love to know the brand.