Rugs...what size?

One common way is to have a rug that sits within the furniture; in front of sofas and chairs, as on the picture. In this case the rug (often used 5' x 8') should be longer and wider than the table but not too far from the seating.

 

 

 Another way, the rug runs about half way under the furniture, so that the back legs of sofas and chairs are off but the front legs are on. Side tables in this case need to be completely on or off the rug.

 

 

source: elle décor

Other way is to get a rug large enough to include all of the furniture. The rug needs to have sufficient extra space all around to ensure that the furniture does not appear 'perched' on the edge.

 

Furniture around the room, such as sideboards and cupboards, are generally best left completely off the rug.

Some furniture fits better to specific layout of rug than the others; sofa or chair that has separate legs and a gap under the seat will work particularly well with the layout #2 (the rug running about half way underneath). If the sofa is very low to the ground, or has a valance, or has a modern single 'rail' type foot then it will probably need to be either completely on or off the rug.

 

If you need help to choose rugs or carpets to your rooms, please contact me at anna@asrinteriordesigns.com or 860-368-0056.

 

~ anna