Best area rugs according to redditors

Don’t listen to the top comments. Everyone always reverts to neutrals. Get some color, a rich yellow or another color would be amazing. At least something with some vibrance, don’t be afraid to add color to a room that’s otherwise neutral. People will give you all kinds of compliments for it.

Edit: some ideas (not necessarily to purchase these. Just links)

1. Safavieh Monaco Collection MNC243N Vintage Bohemian Navy and Light Blue Distressed Area Rug (8' x 10') https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSYXTHO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VZ0xDb3W7J91G
   
2. Safavieh CAM134Q-3 Area Rug, 3' x 5', Gold/Ivory https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EIDKQFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_V10xDbJPGZW91
   
3. nuLOOM Joeann Vintage Persian Area Rug, 7' 10" x 10' 10", Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0763ZG55N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C30xDbHM5DKQW

Love what you’ve done with the place! Love the mirror above the fire place. I’d recommend this rug from amazon. The soft geometric pattern isn’t too harsh or too floral and “girly”. I find it to strike the perfect neutral.

A soft off white or grey rug to match the accent chair would be perfect.

Also a nice deep wood rectangular coffee table would looks great to tie in the wood tones of the table.

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I have a half dozen or so boxes of tiles, as well as a bunch of the Paizo map packs. They're one of my primary map tools.

So first off, I got one of these collections of basic terrain mats. They work with the corresponding tileset really well. I use the mat as the base, then put tiles on top for detail. Anything that I don't have a mini or tile for I just draw onto the mat.

I usually set them up before the game, take a picture, then set them aside to quickly assemble when my players get to the location. If they already know whereabouts they're going, I'll leave it set up because it doesn't really give anything away like a basic town setup. I've learned the tiles pretty well at this point so I can quickly put stuff together at this point if they take a sudden left turn.

Check the reviews on Amazon. Not worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/CafePress-Staiway-Darkness-Decorative-Fabric/dp/B00UK9J0RA

I got a rug similar to this one off of Amazon. I think the yellow and the white would look great in the room. The grey ties it back in to the rest of the room. Might be a little too loud for your tastes however.

https://www.amazon.com/Well-Woven-Isometry-Geometric-Resistant/dp/B01M0OP5XF?keywords=yellow+grey+rug&qid=1536518258&sr=8-8&ref=mp_s_a_1_8

https://www.amazon.com/Isometry-Geometric-Triangle-Pattern-Resistant/dp/B01M0OP5XF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1519361943&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=rugs%2Btriangle&th=1

Something like this

Fits into my pocket so I can carry it around wherever. Now I have no excuse if I'm out and it's time to pray salah, but I can't make it home in time.

I would gift /u/WindWhisked this puppet set for her to use with her students because I know she makes a difference!

OR

/u/kittehmew this because it is on my "dream" WL too and I think it is something every Star Wars fan should have :-)

Thank you! Here's the rug: nuLOOM Moroccan Blythe Area Rug, 8' x 10', Grey/Off-white https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011D8XB0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LH4tDbXM4JQBV

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This is something I was surprised to not see on your list.

1. I'd say the little tea snails, but I already got them. Still probably them, though.
   
2. An xbox lol
   
3. I honestly don't think anything on my lists would make my mom ashamed.
   
4. The MONQ stress relief aromatherapy inhaler thing. Life is full of stress, man.
   
5. Wampa rug because look at it.

/u/dragonflyjen has one of these in her house. If I remember correctly, in the living room.

I bought this rug about a week ago. I love it. Its very soft and in-expensive! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XCF7QFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I think the Grey or Deep pink would look great and would be amazing for throwing different colors in there!

Now I do.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YFNBOU/

Not exactly "mini", but I bought this travel one because I could, well, travel with it. Folds up into a pouch, fits into a pocket. Comes with a direction finder. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J377EL8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Total size when unfolded is 24x38 inches. It's not soft, it's very thin and more like a small tarp, but I didn't expect much for something to carry with me. Free shipping with Prime. I'm not sure about without, but I'm happy to buy and ship to you as a gift if it is much more than you're willing to spend. I have Prime, so no issue here :) Hope this helps.

Bunnies don't have pads on their feet like cats or dogs--only fluff down there on bunny paws! so there's no way for them to have any traction. They slip and slide, and it's extremely uncomfortable for them. Sometimes, they won't enter certain areas of your house (bedrooms, but also up onto furniture or even into their litterbox) if their only way to get there is through hardwood or tile floor. If there's not an adequate amount of space to run on that is carpeted, you won't ever see your bunny binky, either! And every bunny deserves to run and binky at their leisure because it's such a sign of true happiness.

This kind of rug is not only cheap but made of a texture that bunnies love to dig and claw it. It's kind of lack a scratching post for them! I have these laid out all over the area where my bunnies play, which also protects the carpet! :)

You should consider getting him a friend, too, because they are very social animals and their lives are drastically improved with a friend. Read about bonded pairs and all the sweet bunny love that comes with it!

And check out /r/rabbits for so much bunny love from house rabbits!

Easiest solution:

1. Buy this.
   
   
2. Buy dry-erase markers (or washable markers, depending on your preference).
   
   
3. Use the markers to draw terrain and walls as needed.
   
   
4. Anything extra you have is icing on the cake. Toys, miniatures, printed custom maps, pathfinder flip-mats... just slowly build your collection for the rest of your DMing career, great side hobby.
   
   

Happy Birthday!

Rating: 6

Review: exercise more...definitely. I'm working on it.

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If I win, I'd love to have this, please.

Thank you!

Smileypuffs are awesome

This adorable mat for my bedroom please! :D It's free shipping

Ooh I would love a link for that!! Right now I'm think Grey crib and green chevron sheets,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P76ZO1C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3W1dzbNC0M2FJ

That rug

I was just going to link my pinterest on it but it's gotta be secret right now lol. Would you want to PM me your email and I'll add you as a collaborator and we can do it together? :)

Not OP and not sure if this is actually the rug or not but here.

Cool art on the far wall!

Update your pillows and rug, and I agree with the suggestion to get a throw blanket to drape over the couch.

Thank you so so much!! What sort of rug would you suggest? I would this one on Amazon but am unsure if it would go (the multi color or grey color): https://www.amazon.com/nuLOOM-Moroccan-Blythe-Area-Grey/dp/B07B3Z9PLN/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550272023&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=area%2Brug&dpPl=1&dpID=51fYsfS72xL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Hi, dm here - the battlemat is from the standard paizo flipmatset I think:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601255578/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_2YKDCbD9CE4MJ

This set is really useful as it has green-grass, water, dungeon and market-square on it.

I actually use Paizo Flip-Mats and draw on them with Dry-erase Markers, because that is most suited to my Style of Prep and running Games.

I also use some of the Minis I have from other Games to mark the Heroes and Villains if possible, but that is not always the case. LotR Moria Orks work as Goblins, and Poxwalkers work as Zombies, but a Rivertroll, or a Halfling Scholar? No Chance portraying that with what I have here.

What I do in those Cases is just use a Die to mark the Position and Wounds of a Monster or Character, I have enough Dice in enough Colors to make that work pretty well.

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Edit: me no spell gud

Oh! I see, I misinterpreted what you were looking for.

Since this is more battle-mats than dungeon maps, the generic solution that everyone does is a Chessex wet-erase Mat, but you could also try Paizo dry/wet erase flip mats. If you're not pleased with the $20 range and want even cheaper, Gaming Paper for $4, or Graph Paper Notebook for $6.

Need help moving this to the top for those interested so here ya go. Because if you're like me and see something cool ya fly through the comments to see who posted a link.
They want around $80 for it even on Amazon. I found cheaper but it was an Amazon Ad link that was a mile long and I didn't trust it much.

Stairway to darkness throw rug::
https://www.amazon.com/CafePress-Staiway-Darkness-Decorative-Fabric/dp/B00UK9J0RA

Hope this helps.

Mine is both ridiculous and actual suggestions...

If you're rich...

Or super rich!

To save up for someday! I had a chair like this and it's AWESOME.

I super love it! Found it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Nourison-Passion-Abstract-Colorful-Sunburst/dp/B0719FM4FH/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1F6FGNJFD32DZ&keywords=nourison+rugs&qid=1574720779&s=home-garden&sprefix=nourison%2Cgarden%2C206&sr=1-6

Thank you so very much for taking the time to write all this out. Proved to be very helpful. Ended up going with this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VSQZ2BK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_13XVDb9761FHB

Excited to see how it looks! Thanks so much!

A rug would really make it look better. Safavieh Monaco Collection MNC225D Modern Abstract Watercolor Pink and Multi Area Rug (8' x 10') https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GS4FLAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_f-d2DbD8MNB6A Nourison Passion Modern Abstract Colorful Sunburst Area Rug, 8' x 10' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719FM4FH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_nae2Db5KFA7AB Nourison Celestial Modern Abstract Area Rug, 6'7" x 9'7" (7x10), Sealife Multicolor Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M5GX55T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_obe2DbJ8SJRKS

Hmm I think it could depend on what theme you go with for bedding/curtains. If you had a solid color comforter or duvet I would say a pattern would look good and vice versa.

I really like this one!

https://www.amazon.com/nuLOOM-Moroccan-Blythe-Area-Grey/dp/B01DW94S3A/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=3-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkNTAgYW5kICQxMDA%3D-ac_d_pm&keywords=area+rugs&pd_rd_i=B01DW94S3A&pd_rd_r=6db5bc4c-9ec0-4fae-a260-25399cb003e7&pd_rd_w=P40YQ&pd_rd_wg=e7R4i&pf_rd_p=24d053a8-30a1-4822-a2ff-4d1ab2b984fc&pf_rd_r=WZP0SX6E7V7RSJXYNNJ4&psc=1&qid=1572531717

What about something a little crazier...like this royal blue pattern rug?

Now this is a cheap poly rug...so you'd definitely want to get a nice thick rug pad with it.

But I think blues, whites, greys, and ivories would look good in this space.

couple blue and white pillows, maybe a white linen lamp shade instead of the odd yellowish one.

This blue geometric shape rug is pretty cool too

Amazon! Here it is

Wampa Rug Anyone?? I've wanted this rug for ages, but it's a bit pricey, so no go :( Since it's so pricey I have no doubt it won't be picked so here's my runner up! Star Wars Bath Toys for LittleKimchi since we're getting him into Star Wars early ;) Maythe4thbewithu / MAYTHE4THBEWITHU !

nuLOOM Accent Rugs, 8' X 10' RZBD16A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011D8XB0I?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Thanks!

Actually just some foam that came in an Ikea box. As for the sub, I was originally planning on a BIC F12 or an R-10SW, but the sub was shelved for now. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

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This will be the rug I have once its delivered, but no rug yet.

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Also, dimensions wise, the TV stand is 70" with about 20" on either side.

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Oh you're so kind, bless your heart and thank you so much but that's not necessary :) Thanks for the advice and Ramadan mubarak!

This one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1601255578/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A2A7YOKSJ8S515&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P76ZO1C/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ive also seen it on eBay, but it does ship from China so it takes awhile.

Softest rug ever though!!

Be careful when printing these maps to have the scale correct. If the map says 1 square = 5ft sq, then you want each square to be 1 inch on each side. This will make the maps "feel" the right size.I do this measuring in Gimp to be sure. /u/sanderdc also makes a great point about the squares being 10ft sq !

You can also just buy some gaming paper or a wet/dry erase battle mat and draw it out yourself. Sometimes, that's pretty fun, and you can draw new parts as you go. This simulates the "fog of war" effect. It also requires far less preparation because you're just live copying the map as you go.

• gaming paper (cheap) : http://gamingpaper.com/product/gaming-paper-original-1-square-roll/
  
• Battle mats I love and use ($20 reusable): https://amzn.com/1601255578

Safavieh Monaco Collection MNC243N Vintage Bohemian Navy and Light Blue Distressed Area Rug (8' x 10') https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSYXTHO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o.plDbZ40YQJG

Amazon! Not sure if I can share links here but I’ll try- Diagona Designs Contemporary... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FCDHKV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You actually have a right setup of the sofa and the tv. Just need a little make over.

1. For the sofa, why not add some cover? to add an accent like this one.
   
2. Put some rugs, a white or grey rug would be great just like this.
   
3. The bookshelf, you can put it in the corner. (I can't actually see what's on the other side of the photo so I can't suggest moving it) Then paint it white to lessen darkness of the space, put some succulent plants, books and some small frames and arrange it like this.
   
4. Remove the blue and black storage. (Is that a storage?) you can put them away or in your kitchen.
   
5. Then the wall will leave blank, you can hang some wall art on it. Wall Art of your choice or what you love (characters, nature, flowers) I've found some elegant wall arts here.
   
6. The room is dark, I think you need to add some light above the tv and I suggest adding a wallpaper to add some accent coz the room is kinda bald and dark. You can get your idea here.
   
   I hope it helps you. ;) It's just my suggestion by the way. \^_\^

Sand free multimat.

I printed a shit ton of maps out on my own printer and taped them together. It was a nightmare but it worked.

If you don't mind spending the money tossing a grid on top of a map together on a single file and the heading to your local print shop is your best bet. I was fortunate enough to have an architect friend print out 2 maps in black/white for 2 of the encounters (also in LMOP).

TBH the best thing ever has been using a dry-erase map with a premade grid. Now I'm able to draw basic designs out on the fly.

The ones I got are HERE

Definitely a worthwhile investment and the printed texture keeps it from being a boring white dry-erase.

you’ve started a pretty set-up, I like the colors, just for suggestions, it seems that you need to add some decors, you might want to add some lamp, a rug like this one and some cool wall art like a multi-panel one like here, it’s best if you hang your favorite stuff

I've not found much luck... we learned that lesson too so no red pens. :)

I changed to the flipmat... it was SteelSquire when I got them oh... 12 years ago?... but I think it's Paizo now. They have multiple sizes, they are double sided (hex and squares) and fold to the side of a sheet of paper. You can use dry erase, wet erase, or permanent marker and it all cleans up.

Yeah here is an example. Its 24" x 30" for $15 and you can get ones MUCH larger. And they now have terrain ones and buildings and shit. It's neat.

https://www.amazon.com/Paizo-Publishng-Inc-Pathfinder-Flip-Mat/dp/1601255381/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1467311605&sr=1-1&keywords=Flip+mat

(Paizo has a BUNCh but I'm not finding the larger one... I KNOW it used to exist but I guess not anymore unless I just can't find it. We've been using the 24"x30" for a year now and I've never had any issues (I have two so I can easily plunk another up there.)

This is cool though: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601255578/ref=s9_simh_gw_g21_i2_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=S2Q2HN9TWR10MXKXNG7C&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6aad23bd-3035-4a40-b691-0eefb1a18396&pf_rd_i=desktop

I think these would look nice, maybe?
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The amazing rug...Rivet Distressed Color Medallion Area Rug, 7' 10" x 10' 10", Navy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073FC21RR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c7jiDbZZJ0RPY

I just got it on Amazon, but I think it is available at a lot of places: nuLOOM Moroccan Blythe Area Rug,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011D8XB0I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Invest $15 in a flip mat. Folds up to fit in a book and works with wet or dry-erase markers. (Also available in other colors.)

If your interested here is what we recently started off with

Battle Maps

Models for Baddies

And are using lego chars for our pcs

Edit: mobile formatting ftl

Here ya go

Yeah, the idea is there it just needs some updated furniture. I've got the funds tucked away so was just hoping to get an idea of where to start. I am thinking a new larger rug, new coffee and side table(s?), then some wall art and accent pillows?

I really like the look of this type of rug, do you think I could work that into the room?

Pathfinder JUN132387 Flip-Mat: Basic Terrain Multi-Pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1601255578/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YTXIBbR1Y51ES
(hopefully that works, not sure if there's a special way to post links)

Does it need to be a board/inflexible? I use these and am also planning to get this when funds allow it. They're great because they're portable and work with dry and wet erase pens (chessex mat is only wet erase I believe).

Minus the fringes.

https://www.amazon.com/CafePress-Staiway-Darkness-Decorative-Fabric/dp/B00UK9J0RA

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If you DO want a bit of colour in the rug, then this would complement your walls really beautifully - https://www.amazon.com/Isometry-Geometric-Triangle-Pattern-Resistant/dp/B01M0OP5XF/

And here is a cheaper version of the IKEA rug I suggested - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HU0NPMM/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_bFfp5_c_x_2_w

I believe this is the kind of thing he uses. I think he mentioned it being the pathfinder mats.

I really like this map made for pathfinder. This pack has two-double sided maps (stone, grass, water, and dirt). I find it very versatile and works great with wet erase markers. They make other maps with basic buildings/rooms on them too!

I bought one of these at gencon, while practical the fold areas distract. Nice and compact if you don't have a lot of space, but for an everyday mapping tool, spend a few dollars more for a chessex mat(http://www.amazon.com/Role-Playing-Reversible-Vinyl-Gaming/dp/B00OCYO8XK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1451556892&sr=8-3&keywords=chessex+gaming+mat) or the Piazo ones http://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Flip-Mat-Basic-Terrain-Multi-Pack/dp/1601255578/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451556939&sr=8-2&keywords=paizo

For decorating I love how colorful it is!

My dollar gift

awesome sauce

I used to play back in the day with the '79 basic red box, then 1e and then 2e - none of us had a grid and the one time we tried to use it, we hated it. I've been out of gaming since '91 and just came back into it with the release of 5e and I was prepared to ignore the whole grid combat thing again, but I've found that - for us - it really does add to the game.

We primarily use the Paizo flip mats (http://www.amazon.com/Pathfinder-Flip-Mat-Basic-Terrain-Multi-Pack/dp/1601255578/) because they are dry and wet erasable but regular whiteboards and dry erase markers would work good to. As other posters have mentioned, we use the grid for ambiance, relative positioning, visual reference, etc. and don't get bogged down into exact 5' measurements. We refer to things as in combat, able to close in 1 round, able to close in 2 rounds, etc. Whenever one of the players tries to count off squares and then looks sad when they come up one square short, I remind them I didn't draw the map with absolute precision so they shouldn't have to move with it! We just keep in mind the PC's relatives speeds - we have a Dwarf with a speed of 25, and a monk that between his racial traits and a feat has a ridiculous speed of 50 or something like that. So we're just careful to make sure the monk isn't "penalized" by skipping the grid.

For really big important battles, I print out a published battle map if one exists because the art work really is nice. We started out using glass tokens and dice to mark the characters and monsters, but since then we've picked up painted minis for the characters and printed out 1" tokens for the monsters.

Overall it really does help add in things like terrain, chokepoints, furniture, etc. into a battle. I'm a convert.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YFNBOU/ref=aw_ls_2_7?colid=1LDTXD9YJT55K&coliid=I2O14TIYRXXPI5 thank me later.

From Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00P76ZO1C/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500042524&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=totoro+mat

You NEED the Wampa throw rug. Like, for serious. You have to have it.

What I would really really like is a Bodhi Rook Funko Pop, but they don't have one! Like, really? WHYYYYYY? I have all the others, but he doesn't exist. I have lots of Star Wars stuff on my lists and some other fun stuff, too. :)

May the force be with you!

I use the Pathfinder Play-Mats, just the generic brown mat worked fine for me and it's wet/dry/permanent erase too. They also have themed maps (forest, hills, ship, tavern, etc) if that interests you but the basic brown/grey mat works great. This one is probably the most versatile for ~$20.

You can definitely but I find its a bit harder and can lead to more arguments. For example, if everyone is on a grid map you can see where walls are, how far away from mobs you are, etc. If you use imagination someone will inevitable say "I thought I was behind the wall, how did they hit me" or "i wouldn't have run forward if I knew all the mobs were that close" or whatever.

The cheapest way to do maps is to get a reusable grid and some dry erase markers. It takes time to draw out the maps but its reusable and also very flexible. This pack uses square grids and has 4 different terrains (grassland, street, stone floor, and water) http://amzn.com/1601255578

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DW94S3A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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And yes, I do actually like it a lot! It looks good on my wood floors and with my furniture. It's better quality than you would think for such a low price, TBH.

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Edit to add- when I bought it, it was $86. Seems to have gone up in price. Maybe it will be on sale soon? Either way, its not a bad price for a rug.