Rug Journal
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Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than the Couch?
There is no fixed rule. What matters is the size of the gap between the two, not which one is darker. Here is the working answer, by sofa...
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What Is the 18-Inch Rule for Rugs? (And the Three Rooms Where It's Wrong)
The 18-inch rule says leave about 18 inches of bare floor between the rug and the walls. Here is where it works, where it ruins a room, a...
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How to Place a Rug With a Sectional Sofa (L-Shape, U-Shape & Chaise)
Where does the rug go under an L-shape, U-shape or chaise sectional? Sizing rules, legs-on guidance, and why most people buy too small.
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Living Room Rugs: The Interior Designer's Guide to Sizing, Pattern, and Palette
How to choose a living room rug the way an interior designer does — sizing by sofa configuration, pattern density for daily use, and pale...
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How to Size a Rug for a Sacramento Living Room
How to size a living-room rug — sofa-on, front-legs-on, or floating — and how to know which is right for your room. From our Sacramento s...
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The Complete Rug Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Size for Every Room
Most American homeowners buy a rug too small for their room. This complete sizing guide covers living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hall...
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