What Goes Under Area Rugs

Do extend rugs under furniture.

What goes under area rugs.

For smaller living rooms you have two options. In the case above the rug placement goes nearly to the edge of the room. You can go with a smaller rug like a 5 by 8 that can float in the room in between the furniture but under the coffee table says loloi a rug. Depending upon the size of the room there can be more rug extension around the bed as seen in this room by lauren nelson design but not less.

94 subscribe save. Dining room rugs should be large enough to cover the entire area under the table and beyond. For an area rug to look balanced under a bed it should be large enough to extend beyond the sides of the bed at least 18 inches for a king or queen bed and at least 12 inches for a full or twin bed. There should be plenty of room for dinner guests to slide their chairs in and out without getting hooked or hung up on the edge of your rug.

In a living room for instance all of the furniture should be on top of the rug if this isn t possible it s okay to have the front legs of major upholstered pieces on the rug and the back legs off. An area rug on its own slips easily when stepped upon especially on smooth floors such as hardwood or laminates. A pad underneath an area rug is well worth the investment for both safety purposes and to help that rug stay exactly where you want it.