{"id":239,"date":"2019-10-30T13:27:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T17:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2019-10-23T15:35:57","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T19:35:57","slug":"living-room-rugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/living-room-rugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Living Room Rug for Your Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Living rooms and family rooms didn\u2019t get their names by coincidence. The living room is a gathering place. Whether you are entertaining friends or cozying up with family for a Netflix binge, you want your living room to be comfortable and inviting. The fastest and easiest way to do this is by rolling out a beautiful living room rug<\/a>. Finding the right rug for you means considering budget, space, style, and how you want to use the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living Room Rug Sizing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\nsize rug do I need?\u201d<\/a> is one of the first questions everyone asks when\ndecorating a new space. Rugs are a great investment at any size but choosing\nthe right one will really elevate your style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Normally, you\u2019d want to get a rug that fills the room.\nHowever, this doesn\u2019t always make sense in open floor plans. We recommend\nsizing your rug to your sitting area. In a dedicated living room, this will\nlikely stretch wall-to-wall. In an open floor plan, you can visually divide the\nspace and think of the sitting area as its own room. Once you know how big your\nspace is, you can figure what size rug you need. A larger rug will make the\nroom appear larger, so a general rule is to buy the largest rug that will fit\nin your space, leaving 18-20 inches around the perimeter. However, if a large\nrug is out of your price range, it\u2019s also acceptable to get one just big enough\nto extend under the front legs of all your furniture. For most living rooms,\nthis tends to be in the 8\u2019 x 10\u2019 to 9\u2019 x 12\u2019 range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Living Room Rug Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike with sizing, there are no hard-and-fast rules when it\ncomes to the style of rug you should buy for your living room. What you choose\nwill ultimately be up to your individual taste and the aesthetic you are aiming\nfor. When it comes to pile height, for example, you must balance comfort with\ntraffic levels. High-pile and shag rugs tend to be more comfortable and\nluxurious, but low- or medium-pile rugs are better for higher traffic living\nroom spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it comes to designs and materials, don\u2019t be afraid of\ncontrast. Displaying an ornate traditional rug alongside minimalist modern furniture\ncreates an interesting visual depth to the entire room. Similarly, you can play\ntextures off each other. Pairing a leather couch with a thick shag rug, for\nexample, can create a striking and sophisticated look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Layering Rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way to create contrast is by layering rugs. Usually,\nthis means layering a relatively ornate or visually interesting smaller rug on\ntop of an oversized natural fiber rug made of jute, sisal, or seagrass. You can\nlayer a tribal rug on a sisal base for compelling global look or use the\nnatural rug to ground the formal patterns of a traditional rug to create a more\ncasual feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This technique can also be great for your wallet. While\nlarge area rugs, especially hand-knotted rugs, can be expensive, even very\nlarge natural fiber rugs tend to be affordable. By layering rugs, you can still\nget that interesting smaller rug you\u2019ve been eyeing and still easily fill the\nspace with a natural rug underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find Your Perfect Living Room Rug<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes down to it, the best living room rug is the one that works for you. While these guidelines can give you a place to start, don\u2019t be afraid to break the rules! Experiment with different styles, sizes, and placements and build your own personal oasis in your living room. When you\u2019re ready to start your search, check out the collections on Rugs.com. We have thousands of rugs in stock in every size and style, so you\u2019re sure to find the perfect rug for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re looking for rugs for other rooms, make sure to\ncheck out our room guide<\/a>\nwhich will tell you everything you need to know about buy rugs for every room\nof your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your living room rug<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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