Do you have trouble deciding on a new rug for your house? One common mistake people make is selecting rugs that are the wrong ...

The rug should take up the whole furniture space, however, if space allows, the best size rugs will also leave 12 to 18 inches of space around it for flooring to show. Choose a rug that's shape ...

Interior designers offer advice on how to pick the right size of rug, and the best way to place it in your home. ... It should be 2 inches shorter in length and width, or 3 inches for a thicker rug.

Last month, more than 42,000 people searched Google to figure out the right-sized rug for their room, according to research from machine-washable rug brand Ruggable.Recent research from e-commerce ...

As for Thompson, he expands that “breathing space” range a bit, specifying clients leave at least 12 inches between a rug’s edge and nearby walls to “preserve the rug’s distinct presence ...

The rug comes in seven sizes, so you'll be sure to find one that fits perfectly no matter the size of the designated space. Sarrah Coral Rug, $151 . Ruggable. $189 $151 at Ruggable.com.

COUCHED IN COMFORT A sofa needs at least 12 inches of rug on either side, said Brooklyn pro Athena Calderone, who designed for Beni Rugs the floor covering in her living room.

My friend, Susan, and I disagree on just about everything except home design — until now. Yes, I understand that an 8- by10-foot area rug would have worked better size-wise in my 10 by 13 living ...

Layering rugs, “makes it very cozy, and very comfortable,” she said. And as Ms. Hendricks, 55, pointed out, buying several small rugs is usually more affordable than buying a single large one.