When decorating with rugs, color, pattern, and style are typically considered the only important considerations. However, placement is just as vital to the look and feel rugs can provide your space. Here are a few tips for your area rug layout!
Bedroom Area Rug Furniture Placement
While many choose to place their bed on top of their rug or over two-thirds of the area rug, these are only two layout options. Depending on the size of your bed, these layouts can make it harder to see the beautiful pattern you’ve chosen. So, what other options do you have for your area rug layout?
Place two small- to medium-sized runners on each side of the bed – this works with all bed and room sizes. Just remember to measure your bed to ensure that your rugs do not extend past the size of the bed for a cohesive look. Alternate options include a runner at the foot of the bed or a large area rug to the side of the bed in rooms with open floor plans. Our vintage vinyl rugs that look like wood are great complements to bedroom hardwood floors!
Living Room Rug Layout
Your rug layout is entirely dependent on your preferences, your furniture, and your room layout. If you have a smaller space (like an apartment), we recommend that you anchor your furniture with an area rug in the center of the room. Furniture should be arranged around the rug – not on top – to maintain the quality of your rug and to make the space feel more open. This also helps to create a focal point with your living room rug layout, so have fun with color and print!
Larger living rooms and open floor plans can use a larger area rug to define the space. Great area rug furniture placement options include adding a rug under your coffee table in front of your couch and arranging furniture around the rug as those with small spaces would. Since you have a larger space, this is your opportunity to make a statement with your vintage vinyl rug pattern.
For example, mosaic rugs and artisan rugs are conversation starters, while Persian rugs and colonial rugs bring warmth and comfort to your living room rug layout.
Kitchen & Dining Room Area Rug Layout
Dining rooms typically follow one layout: Your rug should be large enough to fit your table and chairs. Another tip is to make sure that the rug extends around 18 to 24 inches from the table to prevent the rug from feeling like it’s floating in your space. You can match your rug to the shape of your table to unite the space, such as a round folk art rug or classic rug under a round kitchen breakfast table, or play around with shapes for visual interest.
Rug and Furniture Layouts
There’s no wrong rug layout for your living room, bedroom, or other living space. If you love the placement in relation to your furniture, then that’s your perfect placement! Just remember to measure your space for the best size for your space and to always use felt pads under your table and chair legs with your vintage vinyl floor mats. Check out more of our vinyl floorcloths at Monroe and Leisure for certified non-slip, easy-to-clean, and pet- and kid-friendly vintage vinyl rugs!
