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Area Rug placement in living room

last year

I have a sectional ordered for my living room. The rug I like comes in 2 large size. 1)10x14 and 2) 11’10” x 14

If I use option 2, all the furniture will float on the rug but will stick out behind the sectional on the right about 6-8”. It would be flush with the back of the sectional backing up to the kitchen

If I use option 1, the rug will fit under all the front legs of the furniture.

Which is best design option?
Thank you!

Comments (30)

  • last year

    I meant option 1 the furniture will all fit on the rug and option 2 all front legs will fit on the rug

  • last year

    From your diagrams it doesn't look as if both rugs are 14 feet long.

  • PRO
    last year

    Not sure the sectional or the arrangement is the best for the space. Post the floor plan with the feet and inches of the room, the walls, the kitchen etc.

  • last year

    What's the flooring under the area rug? Is it worth showing off? Bigger seems best when talking about an area rug.

  • PRO
    last year

    Why a sectional as the seating at all? I really dislike sectionals in almost all cases but now IMO #2 unless the flooring is really ugly.

  • last year

    I’m reposting with extra measurements for walls and overall space. The kitchen is a bit wider than living room because I included the side wall cabinet depth However the living room is directly in front of the kitchen and fireplace is centered on hood and sink in kitchen. Thank you for the input!

  • last year

    We chose a sectional because this is our only room for lounging and TV. We have coffee, visit, read, hang out and cuddle and watch TV so we chose a sectional for function. Opppsing sofas barely fit with our desire of a deep sofa we looked at was 41” deep

  • last year

    However we can still cancel sectional Monday since we just ordered. I’m interested in everyone’s ideas.

  • last year

    Flooring is engineered white oak 7.5” planks

  • last year

    You have views, but most of your seating faces away from it.

    You have a lot more flexibility with 2 sofas and 2 chairs or 1 sofa and 4 chairs.

  • PRO
    last year

    Looks like a beautiful space.

    However, even before seeing all the measurements, the layout leaves your back to the beautiful windows/views when sitting on the longer part of the sectional. You could definitely lay out the furniture better.

  • PRO
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    The cuddle need is the most limiting, least versatile way to approach seating. Basically it's a hefty price to pay for a corner.

    Not saying it as a hard and fast rule; now and then it is the best case for a room.. I don't think it is here........but no way to elaborate without wall, window passage and accurate feet and inches for everything.

    In other words, do a bit of homework with a tape measure, a drawing. Is there a better way to find out? Nope : )

  • last year

    Hi everyone I did repost with measurements on walls windows and room overall. Backyard views from sectional facing fireplace and 2 swivels on left. Front yard view through front door (attaching a foyer picture) from sectional on side. Seems like the same view with a sofa and 4 chairs. We laid out using butcher paper and Opposing sofas blocked entry from foyer into living room. I’m reposting pics and hoping to get your thoughts on optimal layout and rug size and placement. Thank you everyone!

  • last year

    Pics not wanting to post. Trying again

  • last year

    Layouts with measurement

  • last year

    If you insist on that layout and furniture, then go with the bigger rug.

    Where is the TV going?

  • PRO
    last year

    The layout is challenging because the room was designed with too many openings, making it function like a hallway rather than a dedicated space. You have two openings to the same guest room on either side of the fireplace, the opening to the foyer, the door to outside, and the room is totally open to the kitchen.

    I would probably place the TV over the fireplace, and furnish the room with a sofa on the left side facing the window and swivel chairs facing the sofa. Alternately you could place the sofa facing the fireplace, and two swivel chairs on either side of the fireplace. Use an upholstered ottoman as a coffee table. Use the smaller of the two rugs you are considering, with the front legs of the seating on the rug.

    If you really want a sectional, then turn it so that the longer part of the "L" is facing the windows, rather than the blank wall.

  • last year

    Thank you Diana. To clarify, the hallway openings go to separate guest rooms and bathrooms.
    Also the sectional is equal on both sides 130x130. If we placed sectional facing windows is it ok that you walk into the sectional
    from the foyer? Here’s the picture from the side backing up to windows. Also will have art on blank wall across from windows.
    Thoughts?

  • last year

    Thank you!

  • last year

    Pics

  • PRO
    last year

    It would not be optimal to place the sofa with its back to the foyer entrance. However, depending on how much room you have you might be able to place the console table behind it so you'd be seeing it instead of the back of the sofa.

  • last year

    Great idea. Thank you so much!

  • last year

    Diana do you like the idea of 11’10” x14 (all on the rug except sofa table) or 10x14 rug where all front legs are on rug?

  • last year

    Disregard I read your earlier comment where you liked the smaller of the two

  • PRO
    last year

    Not to scale, I used yours





    You're not going to like my answer at all: )

    When I add up what you posted? It doesn't "add up: ) as real space seems 16'6" and what?

    Truthfully? When a sectional and cuddling and a huge tv are extremely important? You think about that in the build. In the floor plan.

    Take the dimensions of all the room space, leave 18 " from end of kitchen, from foyer wall, from window wall and just a few inches in front of hearth, and subtract. That's the IDEAL rug.



    And it seems pretty clear I don't love the sectional idea in here. Kids will sit anywhere.: ) if that's any comfort.

  • last year

    Yes that’s the big dilemma the room seems big with the vaulted ceilings and wall to wall of 19 1/2 ft but the actual width of the “living space” is only 12’ if you leave a 3ft walkway to the guest bedrooms. Not about, right! Your plan gives me a lot of interesting ideas I hadn’t thought about before. The space is really longer than wider so your drawing plays off the length of the space. Thank you for your ideas

  • last year

    Ps no kids. We just enjoy the living space of hanging out after a long day!

  • PRO
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    Rugs are meant to be walked on. They are not coverings meant to expose only PATHS.

    Your guests will find their beds: )

    And you don't need the pigeon on a fence line up for friends. Two of you can cuddle on that couch and have a lot better looking room.

    Swivel chairs at the kitchen end: )

  • last year

    I really appreciate your help. Thank you!

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