Arrange your furniture so that it all sits on the rug, or place
your outer pieces so that they rest half on the rug + half off. Allow
around 18 inches of space between your sofa and coffee table.
Always be sure to size up.
A larger rug makes a room feel open + less cluttered.
For a queen bed, choose an 8’ x 10‘ rug, or flank your
bed with two smaller rugs. Be sure to leave 8-10 inches of
breathing room between your rug and your nightstand. For two
twin beds choose an 8’ x 10’ or place a smaller rug in between.
Allow for at least 2 feet of extra space on all sides, so
guests can pull back chairs without tipping over the
edge of the rug.
In a galley style kitchen or one with an island, opt for a
runner rug for depth + perspective. For an L-shaped
kitchen, chose a smaller 3’ x 5‘ or 5’ x 8’ rug.
Place a runner in front of a double vanity or choose a
small 2’ x 3’ rug for in front of the sink.
Add visual interest + perspective to a hallway with a
long runner. When measuring, allow 3-5 inches from the walls.
Megan Gribble, home matchmaker and curator of the spaces that make them. Megan Gribble Home is a boutique real estate + interior design firm specializing in South Florida and beyond. Interior design services are available in Wellington and The Palm Beaches and E-Design all across the world. Megan specializes in real estate in Wellington, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and beyond.
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