Living Room Rugs
Living room rugs are an essential element for adding structure to your room by carving out individual spaces or highlighting key furniture pieces. Offering style and comfort to your front room, rugs come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit your needs. Here is a look into living room rugs and the do’s and don’t when making your choice.
Rug Placemat
The most common rule for living room rugs is that they should cover your key furniture pieces. To create a cohesive look, the best place to put your rug is under the main seating area. This defines the seating space and creates a calming area for you to relax in. Simple rules, such as that the front legs of your sofa should rest on the rug and that you should place your rug at least 12–18 inches away from the door, are key to helping you choose where to put your rug.
Another key area to place your rug is under a coffee table. This creates a well-balanced look and gives your space a welcoming and warm appeal.
Choosing the right size
Choosing the right size rug is essential. Having a rug that is too small can look out of place and make your room appear unbalanced. Selecting a rug that fits under furniture perfectly will enhance the room’s overall aesthetic. Common rug sizes are 120×180 or 160×230; these sizes are not overwhelming or underwhelming. Rugs are all about defining your space and anchoring furniture, and two rugs are often required, especially in large spaces.
It’s also important to consider that round rugs aren’t often the best choice for square rooms. The wrong size can often disrupt the flow of the room, so consider the best shape to suit your space.
Rug Styles
Matching your rug with your upholstery will offer a more unified look. For example a colourful sofa should be paired with a more neutral rug, and vice versa, in order to avoid any colour or pattern clashes. When a rug is chosen correctly, it offers unity and harmony therefore, you should carefully consider existing colour schemes and furniture. Too much colour can make your room look cluttered and disproportionate, while too little colour offers little character and charm.
It’s not essential to have a rug in your living room; however, it does offer many benefits: warmth, elegance, and cosiness, and additionally, it protects your flooring. Browse our wide range of rugs in store and online now.
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