The Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Your Living Room From Scratch

Now it is time to cozy up your living room a bit with none other than a gorgeous area rug! Kara cautions to always make sure your final selection is actually large enough for all of your newly purchased furniture to fit on. She says, "This is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make if they are not working with a design professional. A larger rug helps fill the floor area and will make the room appear larger. Ideally, a rug will cover all but about 12 to 18 inches of the floor area in a room." So always be sure to double check (or triple check!) those dimensions before swiping your card.