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    Will an oriental rug work in my tropical Mahalo Lounge?

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    Posted by: Pam Kueber • July 5, 2017

    What do you think?: Will an oriental-design rug work in my tropical-theme Mahalo Lounge?

    I have thought for quite a while that I would use an oriental rug in the lounge:

    • I love oriental rugs — and they look fantastic in midcentury homes. They are timeless — they have been be around forever…
    • I think that when chosen correctly, they (1) blend, (2) accentuate, and (3) make a statement all their own — all at the same time…
    • And I love mashing things up. And, the more pattern the better. But it’s gotta work; I know it when I see it.

    I found this rug at my favorite used furniture store. The colors were right — the slightly muddy coral field! — and so was the price. The back is flaking (I’m reading online that that’s old latex delaminating and can be repaired), so it’s not perfect. But I was itching to get something on the floor, so I took a chance and carted it home.

    I waaaaaant it to be right, but I’m not sure. I think it’s going to fight the upholstery of the sectional.

    Like I said: I love mashing things up, and I love lots of pattern. But: I am not a professional interior designer who has done scores of rooms. I still need to experiment… to take risks — and ack! spend money… to see if what’s in my head will really translate into a room. This one: I am not sure. What do you think? 

    • Browse >> all my stories about my Mahalo Lounge << to get sneak peeks of the various elements and how they’re starting to come together.

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    1. Ad.. says

      July 10, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      Please do have a look at Afghan ‘elephant foot’ rugs. They would ‘sing’ in the lounge.

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    2. Jeannie says

      July 15, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      I think the patterns are fine in the same room, but not right next to each other. Maybe this rug could be in another part of the room, and a less patterned one right under the sectional area?

      Reply
    3. MJ says

      July 18, 2017 at 10:09 am

      I’m with ya’. Orientals fit just about any room in any style, IMHO. Go for it! Now tell me where i can find one in colors like that at a good price! All I see these days is drek! green and ugh browns. Guess it’s just that place in the color cycle where the re-decorators have not caught up with pretty/useful colors……as in the rug you found. Touch me, maybe your luck will rub off on me! Happy Mahaloing.

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      • Pam Kueber says

        July 18, 2017 at 11:40 am

        Vintage… thrift stores… and best, estate sales. That’s where you find colors at a good price.

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    4. Ann Haeckl says

      June 23, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      I am completely obsessed with your rug! I know it’s vintage, but I’ve been trying desperately to find something similar, do you know the name/brand of your rug? It might help me narrow down my search. Thanks!

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      • Pam Kueber says

        June 24, 2018 at 7:57 am

        No…. no tag on it that I recall…

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