{"id":530,"date":"2016-02-03T00:00:39","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T06:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/?p=530"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:38:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:38:28","slug":"choose-perfect-rug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/choose-perfect-rug\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Three Rules for Picking the Perfect Rug"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Picking the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/wAXJyG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rug<\/a> anchors a room, defines a space, unifies your furniture look and creates a cohesive feel between rooms. There\u2019s a wide range of variables that create wiggle room in your decisions. However, we suggest keeping color, texture and size in mind to find a just-right rug for your space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-picking-the-perfect-rug-three-tips\">Picking the Perfect Rug: Three Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/andre_309533_23e1-762x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5835\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/cENdCI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop this room<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-color-turn-on-the-brights\">1. Color: Turn on the Brights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, modern furniture is neutral in color to allow the design to define the piece. But if your wall color is neutral as well, your rug becomes your opportunity to add a bold color or pattern choice to energize a space. If your furniture is a mix of colors and styles, a more toned-down rug can pull things together, helping the different elements feel intentional and cohesive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/adams_305627_16e1-1024x757.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5836\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/jWZrwd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop this room<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-texture-all-the-feels\">2. Texture: All the Feels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/vA7pa2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accent pillows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/zlm96N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">throw blankets<\/a> you use to soften a space, rugs help your room feel layered and welcoming. Do you love a <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/2Yvdp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plush feel underfoot<\/a>, or do you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/WJzSac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low-pile rug<\/a> for moving chairs around? Is the area a <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/3BTmJi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-traffic zone<\/a> for your family, or a play room that could some <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/UjmSLb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sound-absorbing shag<\/a>? Considering questions like these will lead you to the right texture for a specific space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/metro_796896_23e-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5837\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/LVXUby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop this room<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-size-not-too-little-not-too-big\">3. Size: Not Too Little, Not Too Big<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While every room has its own personality, right-sizing your rug can add to a space\u2019s warmth and balance. Consider the ideal placement of furniture in the room, and measure the main area. Note: this might not necessarily be the wall-to-wall dimensions. The general guideline is to have at least the front legs of each sofa and chair be on top of the rug for a pulled-together look. In a dining room, you want the rug to be large enough to be beneath pulled-out chairs, to avoid awkward unevenness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, if your rug is too big for a space, the lack of negative space around the edges actually fools the eye into thinking a room is smaller than it is. Unless this is your intent, aim for approximately 12&#8243;\u201324&#8243; of space from the wall on each side. In smaller spaces such as hallways or foyers, 6&#8243;\u20138&#8243; should be enough uncovered space to feel proportionally right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start rug shopping? Get an in-person look at colors and textures by ordering a refundable sample of any of our rugs for just $25\u2014just return it within six weeks using the included pre-paid shipping label. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/gWkKc3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rug Size Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/nBB1lM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rug Style Tips<\/a> also offer inspiration and guidance.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a wise person once said: The right rug really ties a room together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":24102,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,51,9,11004,8,6],"tags":[24],"class_list":["post-530","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-ideas","category-design-like-an-expert","category-dining-and-kitchen","category-home-decor","category-living","category-modern-spaces","tag-rugs"],"better_featured_image":{"id":24102,"alt_text":"Living room with Bria 8x10 rug and Hanover walnut coffee table.","caption":"","description":"","media_type":"image","media_details":{"width":1800,"height":1252,"file":"2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e.jpg","filesize":510323,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-475x330.jpg","width":475,"height":330,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":101733,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-475x330.jpg"},"large":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-1024x712.jpg","width":1024,"height":712,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":220311,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-1024x712.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-280x280.jpg","width":280,"height":280,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":83681,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-280x280.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-768x534.jpg","width":768,"height":534,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":154213,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-768x534.jpg"},"1536x1536":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-1536x1068.jpg","width":1536,"height":1068,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":409333,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-1536x1068.jpg"},"patricia-fullwidth":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-1170x814.jpg","width":1170,"height":814,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":267980,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-1170x814.jpg"},"patricia-thumbnail":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-850x591.jpg","width":850,"height":591,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":173618,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-850x591.jpg"},"patricia-grid-thumbnail":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-500x352.jpg","width":500,"height":352,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":105432,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-500x352.jpg"},"patricia-list-thumbnail":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-350x350.jpg","width":350,"height":350,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":93716,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-350x350.jpg"},"patricia-thumb":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-75x75.jpg","width":75,"height":75,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":66465,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-75x75.jpg"},"sow-carousel-default":{"file":"bria_293814_23e-272x182.jpg","width":272,"height":182,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":77288,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e-272x182.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"post":530,"source_url":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/bria_293814_23e.jpg"},"acf":{"featured_image_override":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top Rules for Picking the Perfect Rug - Room &amp; Board<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need tips for picking the perfect rug? 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