Size Matters!

Rug Size Guidelines by SMD

1. "As a general rule, I prefer furniture to not be completely contained within the rug’s boundaries. This tends to make the furniture arrangement look very ‘boxed in’ and static. Sometimes, this can make your arrangements look smaller than they actually are. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule."

2. "In an open-concept space, a rug can clearly define your zones. Make sure your rug is proportioned correctly to the size of the zone you’re wishing to define. I like to start by planning my furniture arrangements first. Then, I draw in the appropriate rug without moving the furniture. This keeps your rug dependent on the furniture arrangement (the priority), rather than your furniture arrangement dependent on the rug."

3. "Keep in mind standard sizes of rugs to stay within a budget. If you’re fortunate enough to do custom sizes, you can get exactly what you need."

4. "In living rooms, I prefer that the seating elements rest partially on the rug and partially on the bare floor. Why? It’s all about layering again. Chairs that rest halfway on the rug seem to extend the boundaries of the seating group…making it all seem larger. Also, things seem less confined. Your seating grouping looks less stuck in concrete. The illusion that things could move around adds a comfortable vibe."

5. "The most important rule? NEVER, NEVER, NEVER go with a smaller rug simply because of cost. There are so many options out there in order to achieve the look you want with the size you need. Think about layering rugs too! Take an inexpensive sisal rug at the size you need and layer on a gorgeous, expensive piece that’s smaller on top of it. Layering again!"

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