We spoke with experts to share guidance on how to properly place a rug in a living room.
Here, Southern designers share all of their go toliving roomrug placement rules and shopping tips.
It fails to anchor the furniture properly, diminishing both comfort and functionality.
Credit:Brian Woodcock; Styling: Page Mullins
Wool is especially ideal for active households.
She recommends ordering sample rug swatches and testing them out at home.
No better way to know how it will take on spills than doing this!
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn, Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Designers share other tips for those looking to hide even more wear and tear.
If you prefer flexibility in design, synthetic rugs are a practical choice, she says.
Driggs recommends turning to Etsy for all kinds of rug offerings.
Credit:Nova Soul Imagery; Erika Bonnell Interiors
Haynes is partial to vintage rugs when designing spaces for busy families.
Then, the smaller rug can be layered over this rug in the seating area.
Nova Soul Imagery; Erika Bonnell Interiors
