Guidelines On Proper Rug Placement

I used to go into my apartment rooms, stopped mid-stride and pondered on what seemed to be missing – my living room, den, bedroom and study looked fine to me, but there was something amiss that I couldn’t put my fingers on until I went over to a friend’s house for her birthday dinner. The realization dawned on me like a real Eureka moment. I was missing the art of rug decoration! Her place looked simple yet so refreshing, in that every room is different from the other – from formal to casual and cheery to artsy. She didn’t have to change her wall paint or go crazy with the furnishings. All she had were pretty area rugs of various sizes, designs and colors. I chose to follow her example.

Rugs are great means to beautify a room and to match all the other existing decorative items. They add character and a semblance of the mood you want to convey. It’s all about strategic placing, buddy. Putting your rug in the right place can do its magic trick. Read on and learn a thing or two on how to maximize proper placement.

Obviously, your preference will reign control on the choice of color, design and material. The style is really up to you. No one will berate you for going too bright or too dark. No one will object if you prefer big patterns to intricate ones. I mean, you are decorating your own home, aren’t you? So the worst you’ll get are annoyed but still full of love reactions from family members. No sweat.

Now on to rug placement – rugs are usually placed under furniture. The most common are the coffee table, side table and couch. The rule of thumb is to allot some allowance so that all of the furniture will be taken in on the rug. Meaning, no extra leg is in contact with the bare floor. However, in case of a smaller rug (taking into account the budget), you can place the furniture on the center with two or three inches space behind the front legs. Therefore the back legs of the table will reach the bare floor but because of its centered placement maintains a balanced look.

Choosing the right size for your rug is a vital point. Measure your desired space so you’ll know which rug has the accurate size. A too big or too small rug will not do. It messes up the whole interior aspect.

Use a rug size which allows 8 inches of the floor to be exposed around it. Centralize your rug properly.

For furniture like the dining set, a large rug is necessary to have a coordinated look. It should have twenty-four inches of space past the table’s edges. This gives room for the chairs to fit in as well.

A rug sized 4 X 6 feet, 5 X 8 feet, or 5 to 7 feet with a round or hexagonal shape is good for defining a seating area in a large room. Arrange the chairs in such a manner so that you don’t have more than two feet of rug behind the chairs.

Pause before you make up your mind about buying a large rug. Think about the size. Will the entrance door have enough clearance? Will the rug hinder any air vents or electric plugs? Make a checklist of all the details that can affect the placement of your rug. Planning ahead is the ONLY way to avoid mistakes. Remember, you cannot cut or modify the structure of the rug and a large rug is a heavy investment. If not placed well, the whole room’s appearance can be adversely affected.

My rugs are now adorning rooms in my apartment and I love how they look. I admire too my friend’s rugs and how they enhance her place. Placing rugs correctly can truly help you achieve your dream of having the perfect house.

When rug decorating all the experts agree that it is essential to use quality area rugs. And as discussed here one of the most popular types is the braided area rugs round.