You will need to plan where your furniture will go, whether you are moving in or renovating. It can be difficult to find the right rug for your space. No matter how many times your measurements are taken, they will always be the same size.
In our dining room
The dining area should be a comfortable place to sit at the table. The rug should be placed under the dining table. Loloi explains that the key to ensuring chairs are comfortable on the rug is to ensure they can be pulled out from the table and positioned away from it for people to sit in. You don’t want chairs that are half-off a rug.
Living room
The living area is a bit more difficult to place a rug in. However, it all depends on how big your space is and what your plans are for how you want your furniture laid out. Loloi says there are three options for living spaces of different sizes.
Mid-sized rooms will need a larger rug, such as an 8’x10′, and large anchor furniture (i.e. The sofa should be positioned so that the front legs do not touch it. Loloi says that the rug should extend beyond the sofa’s sides.
In larger rooms, Loloi recommends getting a larger rug, such as a 9’x13′, and using it to frame the space. Place all furniture on the custom logo rug. Loloi advises that you make sure there’s enough room for walking around the rug so that your furniture doesn’t touch the floor. Alternately, you can use different rugs to separate the rooms (e.g., different seating arrangements or open concepts with dining and seating areas).
In the bedroom
The size of your bedroom will determine the size of the bedroom. Loloi says that a queen size bed should be 8’x10′. A king-size bed would look best with a 9’x12′ rug. The same size is good for twin beds in a children’s room. A 5’x8′ rug is sufficient for a full.
There are many options for how to place the rug. However, the best way to do this is to place it partially under the bed. You will need to place the rug parallel to the bed. Then, pull the rug under so that it is about halfway under the bed. Make sure the bed is centered on the top. Loloi explains that this maximizes rug space and provides a soft surface for stepping on when you get out of bed. Loloi suggests that you could also place a rug at the foot or middle of the bed in a smaller space to help tie decor together.
It doesn’t matter in what room you place a rug. Loloi states, “Remember that rugs create an optical illusion. So make it work in your favor.” A rug too small can make a space seem disconnected. If in doubt, choose a larger rug. It will unify your furniture and make your room appear bigger.