u/catlady_MD

Hello, please help a sister out :(

WHAT I HAVE:

I live in this rental apartment where the whole floor is carpeted with what seems to be medium pile beige with brown accents carpet. Walls are popcorn in a sad grey/white/beige color. The living room (including dining area) is 12'6"x19".

My sectional sofa that is too large for my living room is (sorry I can't post links so I'll add its official pictures with dimensions; it's the Abinger secional sofa with chaise by Ashley in the color neutral (beige). Dimensions are 116"W x 91"D x 39"H.
it only fits in front of the fire place, it partially blocks my patio.
I added the loveseat as a close up to see the details of the fabric.

I also have these Pike & Main Stella 5-Piece Dining Set but without the table (from Facebook Market before you come after me).

WHAT I NEED:

1. Please help me find an area rug, coffee table, and decor ideas for my sectional sofa. For the rug I think a rectangular size 7x9 to fit the front legs of the couch only will suffice. Will different patterns clash?
2. Is it a good idea to put an area rug for my couch and another one under my dining area?
3. I really wanna break the neutrals (beige/brown/black/wood) by adding some green, maybe plants? in rugs? paintings?
4. Please recommend dining tables that match my chairs T_T

Hello! I found these at Goodwill (along with two other patterns not shown) for $1.50 and I’m wondering which is the easiest to try to make. There are recommended fabrics but since I’m a beginner can I just use muslin instead?

I saw these holes on two trees in Clague Park, Westlake, OH. I need to know before I report or not.