A high-quality carpet is not cheap – and the bigger you get, the more expensive they become.
Because of this, you may be tempted to opt for a smaller, more affordable option, even if it means sacrificing the aesthetics.
If that’s the case and your rug isn’t well matched to your space, you’re probably better off skipping a rug altogether, White said.
“A rug that is too small takes away from space, although you would hope it adds visual value,” she told BI.
The ‘correct’ size of a rug varies depending on the room. But at the very least, White said, your rug should at least be able to sit under the front legs of your furniture,
