Choosing a living room rug that matches or complements your furniture or wall colors can create cohesion in the space. Layering rugs or using rugs with patterns can add visual interest and help define ...

Decorating and furnishing a living room can be expensive, but there are smart ways to save money while maintaining style and ...

Sofas and rugs carry most of the visual weight in a living room. When they don’t work together, the whole room feels slightly ...

If you are planning to put an area rug in the living room, you need to know where to put the front feet of all your furniture pieces. If you want to place the rug in the center of the room, it is best ...

INTERIOR DESIGN experts love to say there are no rules in the decorating process, citing increasingly popular anything-goes aesthetics. But ask a design pro about living room rugs and suddenly they’re ...

“Your living room rug is too small,” she said. “No, it’s not,” I said. “Yes, it is.” “So what if it is. I’m not getting rid of it.” We fight like sisters, my friend Susan and I. We disagree on just ...

A stubborn stain on your massive living room rug no longer requires the help of professional cleaners—never mind rejiggering your furniture to cover it up. That’s the promise of washable rugs, a ...

Thinking of a full living room overhaul? Designers say hold off—these small, impactful updates can modernize your space ...

Rugs have always been the unsung heroes of interior design. We lay them on our floors, let them anchor our furniture, and occasionally marvel at their intricate patterns. But rugs are so much more ...

Whether you live in a sprawling house or a one-bedroom apartment, the living room is always going to be a hub of activity in the home — a place to lounge, nap, entertain and watch TV. So it makes ...

If you don’t have room for a 10-foot sofa or giant media console, you’re not alone. Those of us who dwell in an apartment or urban neighborhood frequently find that space is at a premium. If this ...

In the small, funky, and, occasionally, challenging spaces featured in AT’s House Tours, there are countless creative takes ...