This week, I've worked with so many of you on your spaces (yay!)- making decisions about paint and furniture layout and even creative storage options. Plus, I've had to make a lot of decisions over here with my home renovation - it made me think about this fun design game I used to play in my head...
"If I could only change one thing in this room...."
Because sometimes, that's all we've got. Whether, it's time or money or resources - changing one thing might be the only or best option. And sometimes, changing that one thing, makes everything else fall into place.
Sooo, I decided for the next 5-6 weeks, we'll play this game every week - we'll look at a space, and I'll decide the ONE THING I would change to improve that area.
Living Rooms
Today, we'll focus on the one thing that makes a huge impact in a living room. There are so many aspects to a living room- wall color, furniture size, layout, flooring. If I could only change one simple thing to update this space - it would be..... and AREA RUG!
Now, not just any rug of course. But a rug that is the right size - not too big or too small, can make all the difference. (Check out the mock up below to see the difference)
Good size rug - proportionate to room and furniture sits on it comfortably
Contrast Below:
Too Small Rug - it looks like it's a little island!
No Rug: furniture is floating and not grounded
Here are some quick tips:
Front Legs: A rug grounds the space when the front legs of the furniture rest just over the edge of the rug
Good Proportion: Be sure to keep the rug a good 8-10" from the wall or the next space
Tape It Out: Use painter's tape to "sketch out" the rug size before committing to one.
No Rug: Living rooms without a rug tend to make the furniture look like they're "floating around" instead of anchored an intentional.
Rug Size Guide
Want more help? I created this helpful rug size guide, click to read the full post & see the guide:
I hope this new series is helpful! I'll be back next week with another space! Missed some of the last series, Decluttering for Real Life? I've gathered them on my newsletter pageto go back and read!
