The #1 living-room mistake designers see: a rug that floats like a postage stamp. The rule — the front legs of every seat should sit on the rug. For most sofas that means at least an 8x10; an 8-foot sofa wants a 9x12. A too-small rug makes even beautiful furniture look disconnected, like islands. When in doubt, size up one.
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The Aspen Oversized Transitional Sectional at J Design Gallery Furniture — a 126" x 126" sectional that's the perfect example of why big seating needs a big rug. Every seat's front legs should land on the rug, or the whole arrangement floats.
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