SELECTING A RUG THAT IS
Right For You
Apart from spatial considerations
selecting the right rug is essential for
a balanced room. A rug brings warmth,
character, and helps ground the look
of your space, whether it's making a
colorful statement or adding subtle
texture. See our top three tips below
for choosing the perfect rug to suit your
home.
1. Find the right size to define
your space.
First, you'll need to determine what
size rug will work best in your space.
Measuring the room is always key;
make sure to measure how large the
rug will need to be to fit under all your
furniture in the space, as well as the
dimensions necessary to cover the floor
without going wall-to-wall. While a rug
doesn't have to be a certain size for
specific types of rooms, there are some
good rules of thumb to follow.
For defining a living space, your
rug should be large enough to
encompass most of the floor
space, leaving at least a foot
between the edge of the rug and
the walls. With this look, the
rug will act as a full carpet and
create an inviting, comfortable
feel. Opt for a more neutral
design that will look refined for
