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 ...

Choosing the correct rug size is a fundamental step when designing a room. "A rug is essentially the anchor of your space," says interior designer Tina Ramchandani. When picked and measured ...

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

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.

Here's how to buy the right size rug, every time, from Joss & Main ... Give your feet a soft surface to land on every morning by choosing an area rug that extends 18 to 24 inches beyond each ...

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.

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 ...

And, depending on the size of the room, I measure a perimeter of show floor that is six to 14 inches off the baseboard to achieve that scale. If you have a large room, you can go up to 12 to 14 ...

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 ...

The great RUG throwdown: From nailing the perfect size for your room to picking the right material, Nicole Gray lays out the ground rules. By NICOLE GRAY FOR YOU MAGAZINE ...