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RUG TIPS - SELECTING AN AREA RUG: SIZE AND SHAPE MATTER

To ﬁ nd an area rug that will truly enliven your home décor you’ll need to consider more than just style, color and material - size and shape matter too. An optimal

size rug in a shape that best suits a particular living space accentuates the entire aspect of a room while also displaying the ﬁ nest qualities of the rug itself. Here

are some helpful tips on selecting and arranging a new area rug.

Know the rules, then bend at will!

In general, the rule of thumb is to allow approximately 18 inches of exposed ﬂ oor space around the perimeter of an area rug, however the overall size and location

of the room should also be taken into consideration. The 18” rule works well in rooms that are enclosed and separate from surrounding areas while the look of

smaller rooms may beneﬁ t from having less exposed ﬂ oor space.

Keep in mind that an undersized rug can make a room look small and make the other furnishings around it look uncoordinated. When it comes to area rugs, big-

ger can indeed be better.

Before buying a rug map out your room to scale and consider doorways, furniture size, and exposure to the sun among other things. Pay attention to the details

of your space and how everything will gel.

AREA RUG TIPS

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AREA RUG TIPS RUG TIPS - SELECTING AN AREA RUG: SIZE AND SHAPE MATTER To find an area rug that will truly enliven your home décor you’ll need to consider more than just style, color and material - size and shape matter too. An optimal size rug in a shape that best suits a particular living space accentuates the entire aspect of a room while also displaying the finest qualities of the rug itself. Here are some helpful tips on selecting and arranging a new area rug.
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THE LIVING ROOM The dimensions of a living room will dictate the ideal size and shape rug for the space. Here are some helpful tips that take into account the layout of the furniture using rectangular rugs. . 5’ x 8’ - All legs off, furniture surrounding edges of the rug – When opting for a smaller rug, keeping all legs of the furniture off and positioned around the edges of the rug is a smart choice.
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THE DINING ROOM When choosing a rug for the dining room be sure that it is big enough to allow all four legs of the chairs to sit comfortably on the rug, even when the chairs are pulled away from the table. A loose rule of thumb to follow is that your rug should be extended at least 24 inches around the table. 5’ x 8’ – Use a 5’x 8’ rectangular rug in smaller dining areas. Table and all four chair legs on the rug. 7’ – 9’ Round – A round rug works nicely with a square table and 4 – 6 chairs around it.
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THE BEDROOM The most important factors in selecting the right size area rug for the bedroom are the dimensions of your bed as well as the room. 5’ x 8’ - Full Size Bed – This rug works best when placed horizontally under the bottom two-thirds of a full sized bed, the rug exposed in front and on both sides. 8’ x 10’ or 9’ x 12’ - Queen Size Bed – Follow the same general suggestions with larger rugs and a queen size bed.
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SCREENED-IN PORCH/PATIO/ LANAI A well-chosen indoor-outdoor area rug can add warming, soft textures, and a splash of color to any leisure-time living area of your home. The best advice for choosing and arranging a rug to suit that suits the layout of a patio or screened-in room is to consider the furnishings (table & chairs, couches, bed or futon) and then position the rug accordingly.