If you opt for a smaller rug keep the rug proportionate to your couch.
Area rug for couch with chaise.
There are three main layouts.
All legs on the rug.
Rugs in soft neutral tones like cream and white work well with gray sectionals.
In this living room by lauren nelson design only the front legs of the sofa sit on the rug while the placement of the chairs leaves their bases entirely on the rug.
162 w and the chaise is 36 w.
Learn more about these layouts below.
How to arrange sofas and rugs.
Create a unified look in your living room with an area rug large enough to accommodate all of your furniture.
Larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12.
The rug size helps organize the seating area and create distinction in the room.
A sofa and rug provide a foundation for other elements in a room.
A rug should run just beyond your couch and seating area.
This can also happen with selecting the wrong area rug shape or color if it does not match your existing decor.
Place the front legs of the sofa on top of the rug.
Would a 7 10 x 10 area rug work with a sectional sofa with a chaise on one end and a cuddler on the opposite end.
If you choose a layout with the sofa on the rug the rug should extend at least 6 on each side for proper scale.
Don t underestimate the power of a comfy area rug.
Sometimes a little fluff underfoot is the difference between a brilliant design that s welcoming and lived in and an almost brilliant design that s cold and lifeless.
If the size of your area rug is wrong the room will look awkward.
Similarly you don t want a rug to appear as a tiny island lost in the vast sea of your living room floor.
Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space.
This proves to be more effective here than if only the front portion of the chairs fit onto the rug because of the size of the room and the contrasting tone of the rug against.
Think of a rug as an anchor for the room rather than a platform.
If you prefer all four legs may also rest completely on the rug surface.
Whether the room is modern or traditional these two elements define the feel and look of your space.
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