Open floor plans are bright and social, but without walls it can be hard to tell where the living area ends and the dining area begins. Rugs are one of the simplest ways to create zones without building anything.
Give Each Zone Its Own Rug
Anchor the living area, the dining area and any desk or reading nook with separate rugs. Each rug should be large enough that the main furniture in that zone sits on it, at least with the front legs. Our area rug size guide covers the rules.
Keep Rugs Related, Not Matching
Rugs in neighboring zones should share a color or a mood without being identical. A common approach is to repeat one accent color from rug to rug, or to mix one patterned rug with one more solid, textured one. Our guide to layering rugs like a designer shows how to combine them.
Mind the Spacing
Leave a few feet of bare floor between rugs so each zone reads as its own space. Rugs that nearly touch can look like a mistake.
Consider Pile and Weave
If one rug is a plush wool and the next is a flatweave, the contrast adds depth. Use consistent undertones so they still feel connected.
Plan With the Floor Plan in Hand
Sketch your room with dimensions and mark furniture. Bring it to our showroom and book a free rug consultation. You can also browse our rugs online first. Find us at 7119 Bentley Road in Jacksonville, or call (904) 504-4665.
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