The Journal
4 articles
Rooms, sizes, materials and care: notes from the Rug Branch studio.
How to Pick the Right Size Rug for a Room: A Simple Guide
The rug should anchor your furniture, not float in the middle of the floor. Here is a room-by-room method for getting the size right...
September 24, 2026
Compact Area Rugs: How to Choose the Right Small Rug
How to size, place and care for compact area rugs in small spaces, from accent sizes and runners to the rug pad that keeps...
September 17, 2026
5x7 Area Rug Guide: What Fits, Where It Works, and How to Choose
Everything you need to know about the 5x7 area rug: real dimensions, the rooms it suits, placement rules, pile and material picks, and how...
August 13, 2026
How to Place an Area Rug in Your Living Room
A nice way to select a rug for your living room is to first choose a colour scheme. It would be best if...
March 21, 2024