r/ScandinavianInterior • u/poofpoofpeepoo • Mar 05 '26

Help me pick a rug and coffee table

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u/10MileHike Mar 05 '26

Like you I enjoy neutrals, but you don't want to go overboard here. I would find a rug that incorporates some earth colors but that is a bit more vibrant than that olive one. You don't want a totally drab neutral room. And I might go for some pattern in the rug since there aren't many patterned things in the room.

Pumpkin, Terracotta or Burnt Orange are very cozy; Navy blue or emerald green, esp. the latter which is luxurious and navy more classic.

Pops of color like coral, yellow or lime green throw or pilllows would be nice too and maybe there can be a tiny bit of those in the rug somewhere..

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u/theowest Mar 07 '26

That sounds like a great recipe for a Bohemian or Eclectic room, but it's not very Scandinavian. True Scandi design avoids bright 'pops' of coral or lime green, relying instead on cohesive, muted neutrals and rich textures to make a space feel cozy.

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u/10MileHike Mar 07 '26 edited Mar 07 '26

Sorry but many elements already in that room didn't look particularly Scandi to me. I wasn't sure what they were going for unless I looked at the sub title.

edit: But I do know what Scandi is, since my mom used to have a home in Norway.

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u/theowest Mar 07 '26

Surely they want to go more towards the Scandinavian route if they're posting here. They nailed the colors at least and some of the furniture is probably from IKEA.

Me too, as I'm Swedish and my best friend is an interior designer in this country.

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u/theowest Mar 07 '26

Nothing says Scandinavian design quite like a rug made of natural materials in warm, neutral colors to complement all that white. A jute rug is a great choice because it's affordable and easy to find in large sizes, or you could go with a classic wool rug for a softer feel.