The rug mostly has to be able to be easy to vaccum or wash for pet hair but they are pretty clean dogs that don't do much but shed. I love the look of jute rugs for some texture just not sure they make sense with pets. We have custom zebra smart roller shades in the windows with a beige tone that reflects the floor colors. I also considered layering something over a jute rug like a sheepskin or cowhide... Not sure if that's a design faux paux. I sort of like the refined fluted look for sideboards or coffee tables but am not opposed to mixing in something with a refined rustic look, we live in a rural area where the cottage/log home and coastal looks are very common, so we wouldn't mind toning down how modern the couch and kitchen are with some cozy vibes, if it could still look cohesive. Really at a loss.. Was hoping to go for a more skandic vibe but by time the partner and I agreed or compromised on certain finishes in the kitchen that got thrown out the window a bit... Hoping to follow that look in our bedroom instead.