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It's not going to do as much good being 3 feet away from the actual front door.

The top one is hideous, but the bottom one is nice.

Strange... I actually get a more modern feel from the top one. It reminds me of Annie Albers textile or something.

we like the bottom one

I like the first one. There is something about the design in that middle brown and white color combo with the blue on the outside that grounds the room...not to mention it is unexpected.

The pretty but typical stripe is pretty predictable.

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I disagree. I don't think the rugs make the space feel that much different at all. And I don't like either in the room.

That said, I like the stripes better than the trapezoids.

I actually think that the rugs have a very similar feel and don't change the space at all.

I like them both and think the rooms feel the same - equally beautiful!

I don't think they look that different, or that great.

Geometric!

And I agree with shlacking. It also get a more modern vibe from the geometric one.

I think the geometric arrangement looks more modern too

I like the bottom. The geometric is a bit too busy for me.

a white carpet at the entrance way? looks ok here - but totally impracticable!!!

I like the bottom one a bit more, but I can see the appeal of both. I just wish I had a door as beautiful as that one with all that sun shining in.

Emily

I like the geometric one - its really cool. I have some of the white Flor carpet tiles in my living room and while I agree that they are not the most practical, they have held up surprisingly well. After a party or the inevitable cat stain, I just wash them off under the sink.

The first one seems to be like arrows pointing out the door and into the hallway or room. I feels to me like it is rushing me out of the room. Kind of in the "Hurry go that way" vibe. It looks like a two headed construction arrow.

I like the stripes better.

Both really cool, the impressive thing is how fast you can switch between the two, that clock hasn't budged a minute.

I just can't get into FLOR tiles. Too dorm.

I love FLOR carpet tiles, and what the company stands for. I also appreciate the fact that they have products us mainstream (not wealthy) folks can afford.

I like both designs, but get a very different feel from them. THe geometric one is much more energetic and dynamic, the stripes more peaceful and calming (especially with that color combo). While the geometric does give a nod to quilts, it's a modern take, like Stella, for example. I, too, think that it's impractical to have it so far from the door, though.

The first one has a more tribal/transitional feel to it, and goes better with the furniture. The second one looks just plopped there from a different house. In both cases though, I admire the creativity in arranging tiles!

I love everything in this room--furniture and architecture, but not the rugs. They just don't work. The scale is too big for the delicate lines of the furnishings. I would use a vintage round braided rug-but, hey that's just me.

I love FLOR and the new Martha Stewart designs. My vote is the simple stripe rug.

I like them both - but I wouldn't use a rug like this in a home like that one

I like the geometric version. Are there any websites with suggestions for patterns one can use Flor with?

Wow... I never understood the fascination with FLOR tiles until now. That flexibility is awesome.

I think they're photoshopped in. The sunlight pattern is EXACTLY the same.

The top one just looks cheap -- especially next to the antique grandfather clock. Why draw the eye to the least special item in the room? The one below is at least simple, and lets the spotlight shine on the better pieces.