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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Camille Dubuis-Welch

How much of your couch should sit on the rug? 5 key points to consider according to designers

Trio of three living room seating. setups with couches placed over rugs.

Living room layouts can be tricky to navigate. They are often such hardworking spaces that wear a lot of hats and need to work for everyone who uses the space. And although not a piece of furniture, a rug is a main player in your layout and the positioning can make or break a room.

There's plenty to consider when choosing the best spot for your rug, but one of the main questions asked is 'Should your couch sit on top of the rug?' and then more specifically, how much of your couch should sit on top of the rug? Should it even be sitting on the rug at all?! There's lots to consider, so we asked designers to help you decide what's going to be best for your living room.

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