{"id":1870,"date":"2023-05-24T14:12:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T18:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/98.87.68.78\/how-do-you-choose-the-right-size-rug-for-your-living-room\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T19:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:11:46","slug":"how-do-you-choose-the-right-size-rug-for-your-living-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/how-do-you-choose-the-right-size-rug-for-your-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you choose the right size rug for your living room?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Measure the space: Measure the <a href=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/living-room-rugs\">living room<\/a> area where you want to put the rug. Take note of the length and width of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Determine the purpose: Decide on the purpose of the rug. Is it going to be a centerpiece or just an accent piece?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Consider the furniture: The size of the rug you choose will depend on where you plan on placing your furniture. If you want all the furniture to be on the rug, you&#8217;ll need a larger rug than if you only want the front legs on the rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Leave some space: Leave some space around the rug. The ideal amount of space between the rug and the walls is about 12-18 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Choose the right shape: The shape of the rug will depend on the shape of the room. If the room is rectangular, then a <a href=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/area-rugs\">rectangular <\/a>or oval rug will work. If the room is more circular or square, then a round rug may be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Follow your instincts: Ultimately, the size of the rug and the style you choose will depend on your personal preferences and tastes. So trust your instincts and choose something that you love!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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