How To Position An Area Rug Under A Couch

Depending upon the size of the room there can be more rug extension around the bed as seen in this room by lauren nelson design but not less.

How to position an area rug under a couch.

A smaller rug in a larger room may look a bit lost and a large rug in a smaller room may overwhelm the space but there are ways to make things work. Asymmetrical placement of an area rug below a small sectional. All the furniture just sits on an expanse of carpet and the traffic patterns are unclear and confusing. In a small living room tuck the rug under the middle of the sofa to anchor it to the room or if it s a large space let the rug float in a central space between sofas and armchairs anchoring it with a coffee table to ensure visual harmony and connection.

How to arrange sofas and rugs. When selecting an area rug make sure that it extends under all the key pieces of furniture in the room. Whether the room is modern or traditional these two elements define the feel and look of your space. Either spring for a rug generous enough so all the seating fits on it with a bit of room to spare or get a rug that will fit under the front legs of the sofa and fixed chairs so it visually connects them.

This room makes great use of smaller furniture pieces with a smaller rug. We have some different examples below. 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 king size bed remember the bigger is better rule when it comes to arranging an area rug under a king size bed. For smaller living rooms you have two options.

You can go with a smaller rug like a 5 by 8 that can float in the room in between the furniture but under the coffee table says loloi a rug. For an area rug to look balanced under a bed it should be large enough to extend beyond the sides of the bed at least 18 inches for a king or queen bed and at least 12 inches for a full or twin bed. In a living room for instance all of the furniture should be on top of the rug if this isn t possible it s okay to have the front legs of major upholstered pieces on the rug and the back legs off. Place the rug perpendicular under the bed with enough of the rug reaching out on the sides and in front to place your feet comfortably when getting out of bed or sitting at the foot.