What type of area rug should I get?

What type of area rug should I get?
I live in a 90 year old home with a lot of original features, including fir flooring. Our living room is brick red with off white (original) trim and moldings. Furniture is currently a dark brown, but will probably change to tan soon. We have a traditional style area rug (oriental-ish) with reds, browns, and creams but want to change. I'm wondering if we should stick with this style or move to a new "shag" style (either tan or brick red?). The surrounding rooms are a little more modern in colors (light teal) and wondering if the flow would be okay. Thanks.


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Mouse:  What about a more modern design (geometric or leaf) that could give your older house a new twist? It might be easier to find colors that will tie into the other rooms.

I love some of the new designs - many give the illusion of oriental or persian - but contain the more modern reds, teals, sages, and creams.
2008-02-16 21:46:46
frenchcountryplus:  You want to have cohesion and flow from room to room. If you have elements in this style in your adjoining rooms then by all means go for it.
FYI the frieze carpet available today is a bit more modern in style to the previous shag of the 70's. During that time it was considered a traditional element.
2008-02-16 21:49:46
mab5096:  I have a tan shag over my wood in the family room and love it. Although your home is older than mine, I think you still want a cozy feel and that will do it. The oriental rugs are pretty but too formal for my taste and life style. I would first buy your new furniture since that is the bigger purchase, then choose a rug color that will work with that.
2008-02-17 06:19:22