﻿{"id":10236,"date":"2014-03-12T07:31:01","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T07:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homethangs.com\/blog\/?p=10236"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:36:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T16:36:41","slug":"choosing-a-new-area-rug-part-2-rules-for-every-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/choosing-a-new-area-rug-part-2-rules-for-every-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing A New Area Rug Part 2: Rules For Every Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to choosing a new area rug, there are so many guidelines, opinions, and tidbits of advice out there that the prospect of buying one can feel much more daunting than it actually is. This series aims to collect and distill some of the conventional wisdom about how to find the perfect rug. Today, I&#8217;m looking at the rules for buying an <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/rugs-902.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Area Rugs\">area rug<\/a> for every room in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living Room<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"An image of an open great room with the living room set positioned solidly on a single area rug.\" class=\"wp-image-25531\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2014\/03\/Having-all-your-furniture-entirely-on-the-rug-gives-the-whole-set-a-cohesive-intimate-appearance-you-wont-get-from-any-other-setup-byRyan-Street-Architects.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Having-all-your-furniture-entirely-on-the-rug-gives-the-whole-set-a-cohesive-intimate-appearance-you-wont-get-from-any-other-setup-byRyan-Street-Architects.jpg 500w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Having-all-your-furniture-entirely-on-the-rug-gives-the-whole-set-a-cohesive-intimate-appearance-you-wont-get-from-any-other-setup-byRyan-Street-Architects-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Having all your furniture entirely on the rug gives the whole set a cohesive, intimate appearance you won&#8217;t get from any other setup (by Ryan Street Architects)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The living room is easily the most difficult room to pair with an area rug. Why? Because all living rooms are different &#8211; both in size and shape and in terms of what <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/accent-furniture-786.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Furniture\">furniture<\/a> you&#8217;re using. There&#8217;s also more than a little disagreement between designers about the &#8220;right&#8221; way to do it. That said, the first step is measuring the dimensions of the room and furniture in it. The rug should be longest where the room is longest, so the two flow together. It should also be large enough for your furniture to be at least partially on top of it, and at least six inches wider than your <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/sofas-849.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sofas and Loveseats\">sofa<\/a> on both sides. In a larger room, you probably won&#8217;t have to worry about a border along the edge of the room. But in a smaller space, you want to ensure you have 18 inches of floor showing on all sides. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Shop Rugs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div align=\"center\"><figure><div style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/?id=902\"  target=\"_blank\">Click to browse all<\/a>\r\n                         <\/div><div class=\"swiper slider1\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                        <div class=\"in-slide\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/shop\/brand_unique-loom-3119620_rugs_azura-estrella.html\" class=\"item-db\"  target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/productimages\/picdtl\/Unique-Loom\/Unique-Loom-3119620.jpg\" alt=\"Unique Loom Azura Estrella Rug in Blue Rectangular 3119620\"\/>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    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class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working With Smaller Area Rugs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/brand_unique-loom-3144988_rugs_outdoor-ombre_000000000000.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" alt=\"An image of a small living room with the furniture placed half on the central area rug.\" class=\"wp-image-25532\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2014\/03\/Having-your-furniture-partway-on-a-rug-can-help-you-get-most-of-that-same-cohesive-feel-but-with-a-smaller-less-expensive-rug-by-Alex-Hall-Furniture.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Having-your-furniture-partway-on-a-rug-can-help-you-get-most-of-that-same-cohesive-feel-but-with-a-smaller-less-expensive-rug-by-Alex-Hall-Furniture.jpg 500w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Having-your-furniture-partway-on-a-rug-can-help-you-get-most-of-that-same-cohesive-feel-but-with-a-smaller-less-expensive-rug-by-Alex-Hall-Furniture-400x299.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Having your furniture partway on a rug can help you get most of that same cohesive feel but with a smaller, less expensive rug (by Alex Hall Furniture)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The big debate when it comes to rugs in the living room is: feet on, feet off, or half on\/half off. If you ask me, there isn&#8217;t one definitive right way (though don&#8217;t tell anyone I said so!). Placing all your furniture completely on the rug creates a clearly defined conversation area. Having only the front two feet on leaves the area more loosely associated. A half on\/half off style generally works better when the sofa is closer to the wall (as it&#8217;s a little harder to tell that it doesn&#8217;t go all the way back). But in a larger space it can make the rug look undersized. And really make sure your furniture is half way onto the rug; if the front feet of your sofa barely reach, the final look will be awkward. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/brand_unique-loom-3127985_rugs_pavilion-estrella_000000000000.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" alt=\"Pavilion Estrella Rug in Red Rectangular from Unique Loom\" class=\"wp-image-25533\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2014\/03\/You-can-get-away-with-centering-a-small-colorful-rug-underneath-your-coffee-table-but-unless-it-will-fit-at-least-half-way-underneath-your-sofa-keep-everything-but-the-table-off-it.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/You-can-get-away-with-centering-a-small-colorful-rug-underneath-your-coffee-table-but-unless-it-will-fit-at-least-half-way-underneath-your-sofa-keep-everything-but-the-table-off-it.jpg 500w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/You-can-get-away-with-centering-a-small-colorful-rug-underneath-your-coffee-table-but-unless-it-will-fit-at-least-half-way-underneath-your-sofa-keep-everything-but-the-table-off-it-400x222.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>You can get away with centering a small, colorful rug underneath your coffee table, but unless it will fit at least half way underneath your sofa, keep everything but the table off it!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many designers pooh-pooh the idea of having a small (&#8220;postage stamp&#8221;) rug centered beneath the <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/coffee-tables-848.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Coffee Tables\">coffee table<\/a> and not touching any of the other furniture. That said, this <em>is<\/em> an option if you&#8217;re on a tight budget. Above all, though, it&#8217;s important to be consistent. Whatever you decide to do, make sure all your furniture has the same number of feet on the rug, and space them more or less the same distance in; it&#8217;ll help make the arrangement look more intentional. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Room<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/brand_unique-loom-3146833_rugs_trellis-braided-jute_000000000000.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"480\" alt=\"The area rugs in this wide, open greatroom keep each group of furniture from feeling adrift, while the matching color schemes of the rugs help give the whole space a unified appearance (by Rodriguez Studio Architecture)\" class=\"wp-image-10244\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2014\/03\/by-Rodriguez-Studio-Architecture.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/by-Rodriguez-Studio-Architecture.jpg 400w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/by-Rodriguez-Studio-Architecture-333x400.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The area rugs in this wide, open great room keep each group of furniture from feeling adrift, while the matching color schemes of the rugs help give the whole space a unified appearance (by Rodriguez Studio Architecture)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If choosing a rug is fiddly for your average living space, in a very large great room it&#8217;s positively imperative. Because there aren&#8217;t walls to divvy up your space, you have to rely on area rugs to do it. Each rug should define its own space, usually a main living room set, a separate conversation or game area, and a dining space. Ideally, you want all your furniture to sit entirely on top of the rug, leaving several inches of floor visible between each rug. How large a gap you&#8217;ll need depends on the room, but this small separation keeps each zone distinct. That said, look for rugs in the same general color scheme. They don&#8217;t have to be the same rug or even in matching patterns, but carrying variations of the same color throughout each zone of a great room will give the whole space a nice visual unity. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bedroom<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/shop_rugs_modway_furniture\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"372\" alt=\"Tucking part of the rug underneath the bed creates enough overlap on both sides to guard against chilly morning floors (by Laura Michaels, photo by John Neitzel)\" class=\"wp-image-10240\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2014\/03\/Tucking-part-of-the-rug-underneath-the-bed-creates-enough-overlap-on-both-sides-to-guard-against-chilly-morning-floors-by-Laura-Michaels-photo-by-John-Neitzel.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Tucking-part-of-the-rug-underneath-the-bed-creates-enough-overlap-on-both-sides-to-guard-against-chilly-morning-floors-by-Laura-Michaels-photo-by-John-Neitzel.jpg 480w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Tucking-part-of-the-rug-underneath-the-bed-creates-enough-overlap-on-both-sides-to-guard-against-chilly-morning-floors-by-Laura-Michaels-photo-by-John-Neitzel-400x310.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Tucking part of the rug underneath the bed creates enough overlap on both sides to guard against chilly morning floors (by Laura Michaels, photo by John Neitzel)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a bedroom, area rugs create a buffer between the cold, hard floor and your toasty warm feet first thing in the morning. A small rug on the side of the <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/beds-832.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Beds\">bed<\/a> looks a little too much like a bath mat<a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/beds-832.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Beds\">;<\/a> they&#8217;re fine if you need the pure functionality, but if you can afford it, a larger rug is better. Ideally, you want to lay the rug about 2\/3 of the way underneath your bed, with about 2 feet of overhang on all sides. This will put the edge of the rug right where your feet go when you get out of bed and create a U of safe, warm, cushiness all the way around the bed, all while giving your bed a grand appearance. Unfortunately, you will need a <em>big<\/em> rug. If that isn&#8217;t in your budget, consider overlapping multiple smaller rugs underneath the bed. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining Room<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/brand_unique-loom-3148815_rugs_outdoor-links-trellis_000000000000.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"480\" alt=\"There's nothing worse than your chair leg catching on the edge of your dining table rug, so be sure to add a few extra inches in every direction to account for it (by Lilium Designs, photo by Dane Wirtzfeld)\" class=\"wp-image-10241\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2014\/03\/Theres-nothing-worse-than-your-chair-leg-catching-on-the-edge-of-your-dining-table-rug-so-be-sure-to-add-a-few-extra-inches-in-every-direction-to-account-for-it-by-Lilium-Designs-photo-by-Dane-Wirtzfeld.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Theres-nothing-worse-than-your-chair-leg-catching-on-the-edge-of-your-dining-table-rug-so-be-sure-to-add-a-few-extra-inches-in-every-direction-to-account-for-it-by-Lilium-Designs-photo-by-Dane-Wirtzfeld.jpg 354w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Theres-nothing-worse-than-your-chair-leg-catching-on-the-edge-of-your-dining-table-rug-so-be-sure-to-add-a-few-extra-inches-in-every-direction-to-account-for-it-by-Lilium-Designs-photo-by-Dane-Wirtzfeld-295x400.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>There&#8217;s nothing worse than your chair leg catching on the edge of your dining table rug, so be sure to add a few extra inches in every direction to account for it (by Lilium Designs, photo by Dane Wirtzfeld)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Adding an area rug to a dining room is a necessary evil. Really nice floors &#8211; especially <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/hardwood-flooring-838.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hardwood Flooring\">hardwood floors<\/a> &#8211; are easy to damage with oft-used <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/dining-room-chairs-824.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dining Chairs\">dining chairs<\/a>. Putting a rug underneath the table and chairs is a simple way to prevent this from happening. But chair legs can easily catch on the edges of a too-small rug; it&#8217;s a petty but perpetual frustration you and your guests will have to live with if you measure wrong. Dining rooms are also a high spill-risk area, which isn&#8217;t great for the longevity of your rug. With that in mind, be absolutely sure that you buy a rug that&#8217;s big enough &#8211; at least 18-24&#8243; longer on all sides than your <a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/dining-room-tables-825.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Dining Tables\">dining table<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/brand_unique-loom-3140893_rugs_geometric-trellis-frieze_000000000000.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An image of a dining room seen through an arch, the dining set on top of an area rug.\" class=\"wp-image-25534\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2014\/03\/A-good-area-rug-can-take-your-dining-set-to-the-next-level-just-make-sure-its-big-enough-you-wont-scoot-the-chairs-right-off-it-by-Live-Interiors.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/A-good-area-rug-can-take-your-dining-set-to-the-next-level-just-make-sure-its-big-enough-you-wont-scoot-the-chairs-right-off-it-by-Live-Interiors.jpg 883w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/A-good-area-rug-can-take-your-dining-set-to-the-next-level-just-make-sure-its-big-enough-you-wont-scoot-the-chairs-right-off-it-by-Live-Interiors-400x294.jpg 400w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/A-good-area-rug-can-take-your-dining-set-to-the-next-level-just-make-sure-its-big-enough-you-wont-scoot-the-chairs-right-off-it-by-Live-Interiors-768x564.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>A good area rug can take your dining set to the next level &#8211; just make sure it&#8217;s big enough you won&#8217;t scoot the chairs right off it (by Live Interiors)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you want to pull your chairs out from the table, measure the space, and add a few inches. Be sure to account for the table leaf if there is one, and look for a material that you can vacuum and spot clean. In an enclosed dining room, you might struggle with limited size options; standard-size rugs might not match the dimensions of your table or be large enough to bump into the surrounding walls. If you have an odd-shaped space, consider having a rug custom-fabricated. You can also build your own from carpet tiles to ensure you get a rug that really fits the space. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hallway<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" alt=\"An image of a long hallway with a dark oriental rug running down the center.\" class=\"wp-image-25530\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/2014\/03\/Runner-rugs-should-be-centered-in-your-hallway-with-equal-gaps-along-both-sides-and-at-each-far-end-by-RW-Anderson-Homes.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Runner-rugs-should-be-centered-in-your-hallway-with-equal-gaps-along-both-sides-and-at-each-far-end-by-RW-Anderson-Homes.jpg 331w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Runner-rugs-should-be-centered-in-your-hallway-with-equal-gaps-along-both-sides-and-at-each-far-end-by-RW-Anderson-Homes-265x400.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><figcaption>Runner rugs should be centered in your hallway, with equal gaps along both sides and at each far end (by RW Anderson Homes)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re covering up ugly floors or just trying to ensure your feet will never touch cold tile, hallway rugs are among the easiest to add to your space. Ideally, you want a rug that&#8217;s approximately the same length as your hall. If it&#8217;s longer or shorter, make sure the gaps at the ends of the hall are equal in length. Make sure your rug is wide enough to walk on comfortably, but narrow enough to leave a 6 inch gap of visible floor on either side. If you use multiple shorter rugs, leave about 6 inches of space in between them, too. This is just enough to make them distinct, but still close enough to step directly from one to the next. Keep in mind, furniture should never touch a hall rug; if you have a larger, furnished hallway, leave enough space for furniture to stand on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>For more information about getting the ball rolling, check out <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/choosing-a-new-area-rug-part-1-planning-and-purchasing\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Part 1<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"Part 3 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/m.homethangs.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/choosing-a-new-area-rug-part-3-picking-the-right-material\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Part 3<\/a> of this series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to choosing a new area rug, there are so many guidelines, opinions, and tidbits of advice out there that the prospect of buying one can feel much more daunting than it actually is. This series aims to collect and distill some of the conventional wisdom about how to find the perfect rug. [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[1734,1738,1740,1741,818,1739,1735,1737],"class_list":["post-10236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-decorating-ideas","tag-area-rugs","tag-bedroom-rugs","tag-dining-room-rugs","tag-hall-rugs","tag-hardwood-flooring","tag-living-room-rugs","tag-rugs","tag-runners"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Choosing A New Area Rug Part 2: Rules For Every Room<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Choosing a new area rug is complicated, and the rules are different for every room in your home. 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