If you want to place a rug in your living room, the first thing to do is measure the space you are going to dedicate to it and determine how you will arrange your furniture. In a small living room, it is recommended to choose a rectangular carpet, especially if this is also the format of your coffee table. Your rug should be a little wider than your sofa for a chic and aesthetic look. Arrange your furniture, sofa and armchairs around the rug to enlarge the space. The return may protrude over the carpet if you have a corner sofa. Make sure you only have the coffee table on your rug not to overcrowd the space.

You can be more daring in large living room rugs and play with many arrangements. You can use your carpet as a second-floor covering and have all of your living room furniture on it. On the contrary, you can choose a very original rug in shape or size and leave as much space around it as possible to show it off.

A well-placed rug to stand out.

The rug can be a vital element of your decoration in classic, vintage rugs or contemporary styles. A bright colour or original patterns will enhance the mood and attract everyone's attention. If you have a large living room with refined decoration, do not hesitate to opt for a designer rug and place it in the centre of your room. A round rug or one with an atypical shape will be better highlighted if the furniture is placed around rather than on it.

Light hues and large patterns promote a sense of spaciousness if you're looking to expand your living room visually. Always promote circulation around your carpet to let your living room "breathe". For an intimate atmosphere, you can choose a fluffy carpet with long hair and arrange the seats around it. Promote the proximity of sofas and armchairs to reinforce the cocooning spirit. Soft and fluffy rugs help create a cosy atmosphere.

A carpet to delimit spaces with harmony

One of the strengths of the carpet: it allows you to define different areas in the same room while preserving harmony in the decoration. With the trend toward open-plan rooms, the rug is a great way to distinguish the living area from the dining area. Placed in the heart of the living room, it brings warmth and comfort with a personalized decorative touch.

In harmony or very contrasting, do not hesitate to add one under your dining table. Round or rectangular depending on the shape of your table, opt for a short-haired or braided rug, which is easier to maintain in this location. In addition, a rug with large loops could get caught in chair legs. Also, remember to include the space around the chairs when they have to be moved back so that the carpet does not cause them to fall!

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