Selecting the Proper Rug for Your Space

Choosing the proper sized rug for your nursery, your living room, or any room in your home is essential to filling the space properly and making the rug look the best it can in your home! Here are a few ways to make sure your rug will work for you.

In your bedroom or nursery, begin with a large rug under two legs of the bed but allow wood floor to show all around the bed. Rug should be approximately 24 inches wider and longer than the bed.

In your living room, try one of the following:

* A room-sized rug where the furniture floats center. We recommend a rug that is 10’ x 13’ or larger. Leave 12” to 18” of exposed floor to create a border around the rug - equal on all four sides if possible.

* A rug tucked under the front legs of the sofa with the back legs on or off depending on personal 

preference. We recommend a rug that is 8’ x 10’ or larger. The rule of thumb is to leave 18” to 24” between the wall and rug, creating a border of exposed floor that frames the arrangement - equal on all four sides if possible.

* A rug placed in front of the sofa. We recommend a rug that is 3’ x 5’ to 6’ x 9’, or approximately the length of the sofa. Leaving a sliver of exposed floor between the rug and sofa will accent the furniture. When the rug is under a coffee table, make sure it is large enough to accommodate all four legs.

In your dining room, try this: a room-sized rug where there is enough room for all chair legs to stay on the rug when comfortably pulled away from the table. We recommend a rug that is 8’ x 10’or larger.

Information sourced from Surya, one of our fantastic rug vendors! To view original article, please click here.