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One of the most difficult considerations when selecting a rug is choosing the right size for a room. There are two ways of approaching this, they can either be anchored around the furniture, with the legs of sofas and chairs placed on the rug itself (or partly on the rug), or the rug can sit just off the furniture, creating a border of which the furniture is placed around. Either way, the rug should always be slightly bigger or equal to the largest item of furniture. A rug which is smaller in length than the sofa is one of the biggest interior design “no-no’s”. Many interior designers will let you know the best option is to have your furniture on the rug which is a very tasteful and classic look, however this is not always possible if the space does not allow it. If this is the case, make sure to layer the rug with items such as coffee tables and perhaps a side table too. There is no real right or wrong here, it really depends on the space. Just make sure the rug is big enough- err on the larger side if you’re uncertain!

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