After watching mud and leaves being tracked in once too often, I decided it was time to add a small area rug to the doorway in our foyer.
I’ve been looking around for the perfect rug for quite a while but couldn’t find one that fit my style or my budget. Then I got the latest flyer from World Market. The bamboo area rugs caught my eye:
But at $25, it was pushing the top end of what I was willing to pay for an area rug. I got to thinking that what I really liked about the rug was the use of complimentary colors within a bold pattern.
I stopped in at HomeGoods and found this:
Muted colors? Check. Bold pattern? Price – $7. GIGANTIC check!
Now it’s at home in our foyer. However, you’ll notice I haven’t taken the price tag off yet:
When I initially measured my foyer, I noted that I either needed a 2’x3′ area rug or a 4’x6′ area rug for the doorway.
The fun new rug from HomeGoods is 20″x32″ – fairly close to a 2’x3′. But looking at it in context in the foyer, I’m wondering if a larger rug is a better choice.
What think you, dear readers? Stick with what I have or return it and look for something closer to a 4’x6′?
Personal opinion only – I believe a slightly larger rug would look better. Why not try one …. leave the price tag on …. The smaller rug looks fine though.
I agree with Nita.
I think slightly larger would be preferable, since the rug doesn't quite reach both sides of the doorframe. The foyer rug kind of overpowers it. Not to a large degree, though. I am not sure I would have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out, and overall I think it looks nice. It's a very cute rug!
The overwhelming opinion – here, on facebook and in my heart – is to return this gem for a larger rug. Off to HomeGoods I go!!