The size of an area rug can dramatically alter the room’s overall effect.
A rug that is too small for your space can cause the room to feel uninviting.
A rug that is too large for the room can, paradoxically, make the room feel smaller.
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Theright-sized area rugwill bring warmth and balance to the room, creating theperfect finishing touch.
Usually, area rugs are available in the following “standard” sizes.
(Keep in mind that they may vary by several inches either bigger or smaller.
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Typically, the manufacturer will offer the rug in three or four of the standard sizes.
Once you are satisfied with the size of your taped-off area, you are ready to go rug shopping!
This requires the largest rug and is great for anchoring a space in a large room.
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How far a rug should go under a couch depends on a variety of factors and style.
Check out the “Living Room Rug Layouts” section for ideas.
The most common living room rug size is 9 by 12 feet.
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However, living rooms come in all shapes and sizes.
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