And always match its shape to the shape of the room. In a living room make sure the carpet is at least big enough that the front two legs of the sofa and armchairs in the main seating area can sit on it. Size tip: Designers consider a 9-foot-by-12-foot rug-which will fill a small living room and can visually anchor a queen-size bed in most bedrooms-the most versatile size to repurpose if you someday move to a new home. Optimally, the visible perimeter of floor is no wider than 8 or 9 inches. Get the largest rug possible so it defines the room as one big, inviting space.
Can a rug make my small room look bigger? CARPET STRATEGY A large rug emphasizes the grandeur of a dining room by Tori Rubinson, a designer in Fort Worth, Texas.
