Your choice of a rug should never be an afterthought, especially when it comes to the living room. A living room rug is what anchors the space, and it should co-exist harmoniously with your sofa. But what rug shape you should get is largely based on your sofa style.
While some interior designers recommend starting from the ground up and getting your rug before investing in your best sofa most people do it the other way round, getting their sofa before adding the rug. Also, a sofa is (hopefully) going to last you for many years to come – and while this can go for the rug too, it is an easier piece to swap out if your style changes, you move or you’re simply after an update to your living space.
