When selecting an area rug make sure that it extends under all the key pieces of furniture in the room.
Couch and rug placement.
Although you never want to block a window a sofa placed in front of one can look great as long as the back of the sofa is relatively low just be sure to leave a gap of about 10 to 12 inches to give the piece some breathing room and to allow for window treatments.
The sofa around so that only the front legs are on top of it.
In the example above as you can see the rug placement fits the proportions of the room and extends 8 12 beyond the edge of the couch.
It doesn t need to sit beneath the couch completely but shouldn t float out from the coach either.
Here are some helpful tips that take into account the layout of the furniture using rectangular rugs.
In a living room for instance all of the furniture should be on top of the rug if this isn t possible it s okay to have the front legs of major upholstered pieces on the rug and the back legs off.
The diamond pattern of the rug enhances the placement choice.
Whether the room is modern or traditional these two elements define the feel and look of your space.
This is true for shapes as well.
Full coverage is a good choice if you don t want to commit to wall to wall carpeting and wish to pull up the area rug during the warmer months.
In front of a window.
The spruce michelle becker ideal placement.
How to arrange sofas and rugs.
Sofa up to 8 long sectional sofa or multiple sofas 9 x 12 area rug or larger.
In the bedroom the size of your bed will be the most important factor in determining how to arrange your furniture and what size rug you should use.
A sofa and rug provide a foundation for other elements in a room.
For mid sized rooms go with a larger rug like an 8 by 10 and place your large anchor furniture i e.
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.
Remember when we said there are no rules with rug choices and placement.
For more examples click here to view area rugs arranged in safavieh dream living rooms.
For rug placement in the living room such as a rug under the couch there are two options.
Do extend rugs under furniture.
Round rugs add a bit of whimsy to a room and work perfectly placed under a round coffee table.
Sofa up to 7 long 8 x 10 area rug or larger.
Round rugs and sectional sofas.
All these rectangles are so dull.
Full coverage or semi coverage.