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How To Select The Perfect Size Rug For Your Space… And When To Break The Rules

Pictured above:
Rugs: Ripple In Platinum, Twig Light.  Interior Design by Michele Bitter Designs. Photo: Mark Roskams.

POSITION FURNITURE FULLY ON CARPET…

(L) Rug: Checkerboard. Interior Design by Ashli Mizell. (R) Rug: Scratchpad Grey. Interior Design by Agus Interiors.

…OR PARTIALLY ON THE CARPET…

(L) Rug: Ray Silver. Interior Design by Foley & Cox. (R) Rug: Squeeze Cream. Interiors by Jane Weinmann.

…OR OFF THE CARPET ALTOGETHER.

(L) Rug: Quartz Sapphire. Interior Design by Bugs Design Consultants. (R) Rug: Scratchpad Pale. Interiors by Jenny-Lyn Hart. Photo by Michael Paul.

USE A RUNNER TO COVER THE WALKING SECTION OF A HALLWAY…

(L) Rug: Asian Field Red. Interior Design by Jordan Design Crew. (R) Rug: Sidebar. Interior Design by AB Interiors. Photo by Foto Domus.

…OR BLOCK HALF WITH DECORATIVE FURNISHINGS.

 

COVER ONLY 18″-24″ AROUND THE BED…

(L) Rug: Aura Cream. Interior Design by Cream Design. (R) Rug: Pinks Original. Interior Design by Hinojosa Design Studio.

…OR USE A LARGER CARPET FOR THE ENTIRE ROOM.

 

COVER 2+ FT OF FLOOR AROUND A DINING TABLE…

(L) Rug: Field Light. Interior Design by Mazen Studio. (R) Rug: Herringbone Sage. Interior Design by Janson Goldstein.

…OR ADMIRE FROM AFAR WHILE YOU DINE.

LEAVE A FOOT OF FLOOR AS BORDER AROUND THE ROOM…

Rug: Ground Sand. Interior Design by Groves & Co.

…OR USE A ROUND RUG (OR TWO).

(L) Rug: Ripple Platinum. Interior Design by Amy Lau. Photo by Thoms Loof. (R) Rug: Ring. Interior Design by Malgosia Migdal.

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