Good-bye patchwork rugs, hello wall-to-wall!

This must be documented because our floors and the noise that emits from them into our neighbor's apartment below has been the source of much contention since we have lived here- approximately 2.5 years.
We loved our refinished hardwood floors when we moved in and bought a nice area rug for the living room and a runner for the entry way. Because of the excessive noise on the wood floors, we had to add rugs to each side of the area rug. Since then, our neighbor has continued to complain about the little feet that run and jump, and hands that drop heavy items only where the rugs don't lie (of course).
Alas, we had to bite the bullet and get carpet installed.
Here is the before and after:


And the after from a different view:


Even though we spent a pretty penny on the wall-to-wall (not to mention the money that went into the area rugs in the first place), we are very happy with it. We bought some peace of mind! It is so quiet in here, even when it looks like a gymnastics meet is going on. It is very soft, cozy and uniform, making our place look much tidier. I even got Dan to let me get couch pillows which he has generally been opposed to in the past. They really add a lot to our otherwise neutral palette, don't you think?

They make me like our couch much more. I do still want a leather couch, but we'll have to wait for that one...OK can I have one now?