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Sectional Sofa & Area Rug

12 years ago

I'm planning to buy a L shaped sectional couch and I was wondering what size rug I should get. The sectional will be about 96x96 inches and I'm open to a variety of rug placements- front legs on, entire sofa on, or entire sofa off of the rug. Any suggestions as to what would look best? Is 5x8 way too small?? thanks!

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Dytecture
12 years ago
Here is one ideabook about rug size.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-area-rug-rules-and-how-to-break-them-stsetivw-vs~222609
emimat
12 years ago
The bigger rug the better. At least front of sofa on it.
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Decorating Den Interiors-Barbara Tabak
12 years ago
Size matters for creating a well-balanced space with an area rug. In the living room or family room the rug should be large enough to anchor the furnishing. Furniture should completely sit upon the rug, or as an alternative, have the front legs of the sofas or chairs upon the rug.

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