Choosing the right area rug makes your living room look finished, well-proportioned, and harmonious with your decor.
All the legs of your furniture should ideally sit on the area rug.
Area rugs come in many standard sizes, including:
What Size Area Rug Do I Need?
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Your room’s size, shape, and furniture arrangement determine the size of the area rug you need.
Round rugs are measured by diameter.
Tip
Have a carpet storeadd binding to a remnant piece of broadloomfor a custom-sized area rug.
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This throw in of custom-size rug can be cost-effective.
Colors and Patterns
Flooring has a huge impact on the overall look of a living room.
How much maintenance are you willing to put into your area rug?
it’s possible for you to alsolayer an area rugon top of awall-to-wall carpet.
Use a seasonal area rug as a top layer over your main area rug for an easy swap.
Layering is often seen ineclecticandboho-style decorto introduce more color and pattern.
Area rugs should go all the way under furniture.
An area rug highlights your hardwood flooring while offering comfort.
In addition, it’s easier to clean an area rug.
An area rug can also be more cost-effective and versatile than wall-to-wall carpeting in a living room.
