Size of rugs is one of the major factors that can bring about changes in the atmosphere of a room. Rugs of small or medium size can be utilized for many purposes as they can be placed anywhere across the room and come in various sizes. It is more difficult to decide where to place large rugs.
Common sizes for large rugs are 6’X9’, 8’X10’, 9’X12’ and 12’X15’, and can be as large as 15’x18’. You should make precise measurements of the room and carefully visualize where exactly a rug of your chosen size will be placed. Rugs that are too large can create an overwhelming feeling only suitable for certain kinds of rooms.
Small rugs are versatile and easy to move around while larger ones are usually used in living areas or dining rooms. When placing a rug, you should carefully choose the size to have it completely cover the furniture area. Having a dinner table or kitchen chairs half on the rug is very distasteful.
If you would like to have all the components in a room complement each other, it would probably be best to use large rugs. When several small rugs can highlight different little things in the room, a single large one can be used to bring all the room features together.
There are actually no restrictions on what and how to use rugs for decoration. The possibility is almost limitless. You can use rugs to highlight or downplay certain things, make them a focal point of your decoration style or just peripheries. The only advice is to take things like floor vents and doors into consideration before placing rugs.