Living rooms and family rooms didn't get their names by accident. Living rooms are places where people gather. You want your living room to be comfortable and inviting, whether you are entertaining friends or binge watching Netflix with your family. Rolling out a beautiful living room rug is the fastest and easiest way to do this. The right rug for you depends on your budget, space, style, and how you plan to use the room.

 

Rug Sizes for Living Rooms

“What size rug should I get?” is one of the first questions everyone asks when decorating a new space. A rug is a great investment no matter what size, but choosing the right one will really elevate your style.

It's usually best to get a rug that fills the room. Open floor plans, however, don't always make sense. It is recommended that you size your rug according to the size of your sitting area. Wall-to-wall is likely to be the case in a dedicated living room. If you have an open floor plan, you can visually divide the space and treat the sitting area as a separate room. You can determine what size rug you need once you know how big your space is. To make a room appear larger, buy the largest rug that will fit in your space, leaving 18-20 inches around the perimeter. You can also get a rug just big enough to extend under all the front legs of your furniture if a large rug is out of your price range. Most living rooms are 250 x 350 cm to 300 x 400 cm in size.

 

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Styles of living room rugs

Unlike sizing, there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to choosing the style of rug for your living room. It ultimately depends on your personal taste and aesthetic goals. Pile height, for instance, must be balanced with traffic levels. Generally, high-pile and shag rugs are more comfortable and luxurious, but low- or medium-pile rugs are better for high-traffic living rooms.

Don't be afraid to contrast designs and materials. Adding an ornate traditional rug alongside minimalist modern furniture creates an interesting visual depth. You can also play textures off one another. You can create a sophisticated look by pairing a leather couch with a thick shag rug, for example.

 

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Rug layering

Layering rugs is another way to create contrast. A relatively ornate or visually interesting smaller rug is usually layered on top of an oversized natural fiber rug made of jute, sisal, or seagrass. To create a more casual feel, layer a tribal rug on a sisal base or use the natural rug to ground the formal patterns of a traditional rug.

Your wallet will also benefit from this technique. Large area rugs, especially hand-knotted ones, can be expensive, but even very large natural fiber rugs are generally affordable. Layering rugs allows you to obtain that interesting smaller rug you've been eyeing while still filling the space with a natural rug.

 

Rugs for Your Living Room

The best living room rug is the one that works for you. Despite these guidelines, don't be afraid to break the rules! Create your own living room oasis by experimenting with different styles, sizes, and placements.