Whether you are moving into a new home or you simply want to refresh your home, the easiest and most successful way to do this is with the help of rugs. Nowadays, the choice for rugs is huge, giving you the chance to choose from a large selection ranging in size, style, shape, pattern and colours. The key to finding the right one is to consider the rest of the room’s décor and colour. This in fact, is one of the easiest ways to make sure that you won’t make a mistake regarding compatibility. But the biggest mistake you can do is positioning it wrong. The truth is that not all large rugs can come in the same size, and not all rooms are in need of the same rugs’ size.

The Living Room


Although these days the use of smaller rugs in smaller rooms is quite common, you can still get used of larger rugs. Being available in a range of sizes, you can find the one that won’t cover the entire floor space of your living room.

You can also opt for a larger rug if your living room is mid-sized. For instance, you have all the freedom in the world to choose a rug like 2.5m by 3m and place it in the middle of the furniture seating. The rule you need to follow regarding the sofa is that only its front legs need to be on top of the rug.
Larger living rooms are all about the use of appealing large rugs, even larger than the aforementioned model. The rule you need to follow is to leave enough ‘naked’ floor space so you could walk freely. In case you think that such a rug is too big for you, and you have more than one seating area (for instance an additional reading nook), then you can always opt for two larger rugs. That way, both of these rugs will be able to define each of these amazing spaces.

The Dining Room


When it comes to placing a rug in the dining room, interior designers recommend placing it under the dining table. The chosen rug should be big enough to accommodate all of the chairs, so in case you have chosen a smaller rug, make sure to replace it with a larger one. Said in simple words, the chairs should sit comfortably on the rug even when pulled out and away from the table. Having a chair that is half on and half off the rug is extremely uncomfortable and not to mention the unwanted injuries that could happen in case the chair slips off.

The Bedroom


When it comes to positioning a rug into your bedroom, it all comes down to the size of your bed. For instance, the ideal rug size for a queen bed would be 2.5m by 3m, while a king bed size would look better with a larger rug. Once you choose the right size, you can proceed with positioning the rug in the room. Although there are lots of ways to place a rug in a bedroom, the most popular one is placing the rug partially under the bed. If deciding on this way of placing the rug, you should lay the rug perpendicular to the bed and pull it under. It has to be halfway under the bed, so make sure you don’t go near the nightstands. The bed should be centred on top of the rug. By placing the rug that way, you will have a soft surface to step onto when getting out of bed. In case your bedroom is medium or smaller, you can place the rug in the middle of the room, or at the foot of the bed in order to pull the décor together.

Some general Rules to Follow


According to interior designers, covering high traffic areas with a rug is essential. You should either cover the entire area or not placing a rug at all since it’s uncomfortable walking with one foot on the rug and the other on the floor.

Regardless of the room where you plan to place the rug, it is paramount to leave the same amount of floor space on all sides of the rug. In other words, the goal is to have the rug centred in the room.
Giving the fact that rugs are a great way to adorn a place, do not be afraid to play with colours and patterns. There are many affordable options on the market, giving you the opportunity to change the rug whenever you want and need. You can even invest in spare rugs, so you could change them as the season changes or when feeling like it. Just make sure to choose ones that are quality, easy to clean and maintain, otherwise you risk changing the rug which can cost you more money than it should.