Love Julie's suggestions. We have a woollen Marrakech shag similar to this one. We love it, but I am trying to work out a cost effective way of getting it cleaned.

Yes this is the one I've been looking at.

We used to wash our Flokati rug in the kids fold away pool, suds into water and stomp all over, change water a couple of times to rinse. Then hang it over something that can take the weight and size, worked beautifully, just need a good day.

Thanks Siriuskey but this is ours...
4.5 x 3m. Too heavy to carry even when dry, let alone drape over something when wet...

love your rug, our Flokati was of similar size and was a two man job to move, but they were most likely very different in weight. cheers

Id get a really big rectangle that sits under the sofa as well so that it creates a grounded space. The shape would complete the L of the sofa. Pick up colours from the rug into some large generous cushions or vice versa. Re colours, have fun, you can afford to with such a large granitey looking sofa it's a perfect backdrop

Many articles suggest the rug just under the front legs of the couch, so that would decide your L shaped area. As for fluffy rugs think pets small kids and food dropped on it. Cleaning is a major consideration.

Hi carolyn

What effect are you hoping for - relaxed, sophisticated, casual, modern??

That timber floor is beautiful, so a floor rug needs to compliment and highlight that

What is the traffic flow like in that part of the room? A darker, multi- colour rug will disguise marks

A dhurri (flat weave Indian rug) may suit the situation

Some photos to look at for inspiration

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this one is a dhurrie

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm hoping to achieve a relaxed room. There is no traffic flow through this room, and no small children in the house. I love the look of a shag, but am thinking it will take to much upkeep

We love all the above suggestions and would like to add a suggestion of a cowhide patchwork rug ??? Low maintaintence this Rug adds texture and warmth to your floor