How Large Should an Area Rug Be?
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The Floor Should Frame the Rug
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Many area rugs are ornate works of art and require one to two feet of bare floor around the rug to frame them. The rug should be roughly the same shape as the room.
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The Rug Should Be Placed Under the Furniture
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Rugs should be large enough to be placed under all four legs of a couch, table, bed or chair. This means that the area rug's size and shape is relative to the size of the piece of furniture. The rug should be large enough to be placed under all legs of the furniture and still be visible. A rug under a bed, for instance, should extend 12 to 18 inches beyond the edges of the bed.
Bottom Line
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The best way size an area rug is to go with your individual style preferences. According to the Decorating Studio, "It's your home; if you like the look and the effect of a particular rug in your home, then it is perfect." One standard rule, however, is to make sure rugs in heavily used areas are placed to allow you to walk completely on or completely off the rug; walking with one foot on and one foot off a rug is awkward.
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