Area Rug How-To Advice



Measure the size of the seating area. You always want to get a rug that is slightly larger than your seating area to anchor your furniture together.
Allow for a 12-18 inch border around the rug, and in smaller rooms (such as hallways, walk-in closets, and bathrooms) leave less.
Make sure there is at least 6-10 inches on either side of the sofa so you don’t make the room feel smaller.
Suggested Rug Sizes: 5’x8’ minimum, 6’x9’, 8’x10’ For large open rooms, select an area rug to define each seating area.


Orient your rug to your room. The longest side of your rug should be parallel to the longest wall of the room.
There are three ways to place furniture on rugs, the key is to keep the legs on your rug even and consistent, this way it looks intentional. Here we've mapped out the basic options. By following these simple tips, your new area rug will fit seamlessly into your home!(For source links, click on the center of each image.)
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