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The Search is Over and Tips for Getting the Right Size Rug

October 24, 2017  My House | Tips & Tricks | Uncategorized

Why is it when we go shopping for a specific something (like that perfect dress for a party this weekend), we can never find it.

But when we don’t need anything in particular and are just wandering the aisles of the store aimlessly, BOOM – there it is!

Love this family room with blue Loloi tassel rug and beautiful tv gallery wall kellyelko.com

Last month, I lugged an old red rug out of my basement to see how I liked it in my family room (see it HERE) and days later found this amazing rug of my dreams (doesn’t it always work that way).

My friend is the proud owner of the old red rug and it fits perfectly in her house (it was a little small for my space) so it’s a Win/Win!

How to Find the Right Size Rug
for Family and Living Rooms

Floating Furniture – for larger rooms where furniture floats in center of space, (not against walls), choose a rug where the furniture fits completely on it (my Living Room is the perfect example here).

Furniture Against Walls – make sure at least the front two legs of each piece of furniture is on the rug (like my family room)

Small Space – try a rug centered under the coffee table (no need to have other pieces of furniture on it

Bigger is Better – when in doubt, go bigger

Visualize Before Buying – use painters tape on the floor to determine if the rug is the right size

I love the colorful rug paired with my neutral sectional sofa.

Get the look – click the affiliate pics below to see more 


It had me at tassels and luckily, my dog Sushi isn’t a chewer so they are safe!

It’s a wool Loloi rug and I got it for a steal at HomeGoods – here’s a similar rug!

I’m happy to report that Fiona the fiddle leaf fig sprouted a new leaf! You can read my Fiddle Leaf Care Tips HERE.

I’m still on the hunt for the perfect ottoman – something larger.

Maybe if I stop looking for it, it will suddenly fall into my lap just like this rug!

How to Choose the Right Size Rug kellyelko.com

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  1. Mary Wilson

    October 24, 2017 at 5:59 am

    That’s always the way. When you don’t expected it ,it will come to you. Gl hope the Ottoman shows up for you. I’m loving that rug.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 24, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      Fingers crossed for finding the ottoman!

      Reply
  2. cassie bustamante

    October 24, 2017 at 6:36 am

    love the blue and tassels and it really looks perfect in there!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 24, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      I debated between tassels and pasties!

      Reply
  3. Melissa Elderkin

    October 24, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Kelly,
    The rug looks amazing. I am glad it found your home.
    ~Melissa

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 24, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      I’m so glad we found each other – I may have shed a tear or two!

      Reply
  4. Laura

    October 24, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Love the rug. Congrats on your sprout

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 24, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      My green thumb thanks you!

      Reply
  5. Leeann

    October 7, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    I am not going to rest until I find this exact rug! I love it! If you know the name of the rug or collection of Loloi, please share. ❤️

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 8, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      I don’t think it’s available anymore but I found this one in a different color: http://bit.ly/2PtKY3W

      Reply

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