Place it partially under your sofa another option is to place the rug partially under your sofa with the front legs on the rug and the back half of your sectional off the rug.
Area rug placement for l shaped sectionals.
A rug that is too small will make a sectional feel off scale to the size of the room.
For example position the back of the l shaped sectional next to the door to create the effect of an entryway.
Ideally you want a rug that is large enough to fit all your living room furniture.
This spatial arrangement works well in separate spacious rooms.
If you have a rectangular layout go for a larger round rug rather than a smaller one.
The best way to style a sectional sofa.
Most rug merchants recommend about 18 inches of open floor space around the borders of an area rug.
Alternatively placing the front legs of each furniture piece on the rug gives a good balance.
Bedroom rug placement should offer plenty of leeway along the sides of the bed at least 24 36 as we see with the above.
Choose a rug that fits under the front legs of the sofa and extends at least 3 feet beyond the coffee table.
Choose a coffee where the size feels balanced and proportionate to the size of the sectional.
Smaller rooms may look best with less floor space visible around your rug.
For a convenient arrangement that saves space use a pair of small storage ottomans on.
This is a very common living area arrangement for small living rooms.
If you need to go with a slightly smaller rug it should cover at least the area under the bed and give you a good 6 12 at the foot more if you have a bench or chest at the foot of your bed.
By far the most common shape of rug is the rectangle or square for the obvious reason that they fit the shape of most rooms.
A guide to the perfect rug placement for your space living room.