Is there a rule of thumb for placing a large area rug?
-
Leslie D on Oct 22, 2012You want to make sure your rug is "grounded" by your furniture. Not sure I would like a square rug with a round table, but for your living room, just slide the rug under the sofa, and adjust it further in/out or side/side until you get a look you like. The rug just shouldn't be "floating" in front of furniture, but should be a part of that grouping by sitting under it. It may be that only your front legs of the sofa is sitting on it, or you could push it back so that the entire sofa is sitting on it. Square rugs are tough unless your entire grouping is square...most people have more of a rectangular layout of furnishings, so just push your rug around until it ties in with the layout you have. Do you have pictures?Helpful Reply
-
-
Jeanette S on Oct 23, 2012Actually I have a rectangular rug under my octagon table and I love it. If the size of the rug is compatible, the shape is no problem. In fact, designers will tell you to mix circles into a design to soften the edges. So mixing them works. Perhaps it is the newness of having a rug there rather than the shape. Put it down and live with it a few weeks before making up your mind.Helpful Reply
-
-
Country Design Style-Jeanette on Oct 23, 2012Ginny, the key thing to note is that your not sure you like it there. Design rules are a group of guidelines meant to be broken. You do love the rug so I would play with the furniture arrangement as Leslie stated.Helpful Reply
-
-
Ginny B on Oct 23, 2012Love all of the answers. Yes,I do love playing with different effects also. I agree that a round rug would look better but I have this one and want to display it somewhere. What about the bedroom if I should move it there? Any suggestions? The room isn't big enough to put in the middle of the floor. I would have to put it partially under the bed.Helpful Reply
-
-
Randi Destefano on Oct 23, 2012Ginny, To answer your question, yes, there is a rule of thumb for using area rugs. When it's used under a dining table it's important that the rug be large enough for chairs that are pulled out for sitting. To make it easy, take the dimension of the table and add 24" all around. That would be the approximate area used when people are sitting around the table. I have no problem using a square rug under a round table. To me it adds interest. Leslie is correct in recommending that the rug be grounded by the furniture. And I agree that the large size of the rug under a round coffee table just doesn't work. I think that, in this instance, even slipping a portion of the rug under the sofa would feel awkward. Have you tried turning the rug diagonally under the coffee table? Then having a portion of it under the sofa might be visually more appealing.Helpful Reply
-
-
Ginny B on Oct 24, 2012Dear A.L.I, Yes,I have tried turning the rug diagonally because I really like things to be "off",not balanced evenly but I really think my problem is that my rooms are just too small to get the look I'm going for. Thanks so much for the rule for a rug under a dining room table. Maybe I will just bite the bullet and not use my rug. Leslie, Could you please explain in more detail what you mean by "grounded"Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
What is your favorite season: spring, summer, winter, or fall?
Let's chat about our favorite seasons!Whether you're a summer lover, a fall enthusiast, a winter aficionado, or a spring admirer, we want to know: What's your favorit... See more
What are your thoughts on painted brick: yay or nay?
Painting bricks can completely transform the appearance of a home, giving it a fresh, modern look or adding a pop of color to an otherwise plain facade.On the other h... See more
How can I get evergreen climbing vines that don't attract bees?
Need privacy screen I can train on trellises for my patio. There's lattice there, but not enough to block out neighboring home. This is a mobile home. Would love flow... See more
Patio umbrella keeps blowing over
Does anyone have a easy solution to keep opened patio umbrella from flying up and falling over even on a semi windy day? I have the heavy base, it's in a hole in a pa... See more
How can I remove labels from coffee cans so I can upcycle them?
How can i keep neighbors small children from climbing my fence?
I have a 20 year old chain link fence set back on my property by almost a foot. The neighbors small children keep climbing it. I have talked to the dad and he doesn't... See more
How do you remove an oil stain from composite decking?
I moved a snow blower to my composite porch for the up coming winter. After it was moved I noticed it had dripped engine oil on the deck and it soaked into the compos... See more