This arrangement makes the room look more unified and grounded. But if you prefer not to spend the money on a large rug (or want to avoid vacuuming under furniture), Probus’s general advice is ...
If you want to create the illusion of a room-within-a-room, you can opt for placing a separate area rug that fits under just the seating area itself. Or you can opt for one extra-large area rug that ...