Why Scale Matters More Than Style

The proportions between furniture, architecture and empty space often determine whether a room feels right long before colour or style enters the conversation.

27 September 2026 · The Design Index

Guide · Styling

How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room

Rug sizing is one of the easiest details to get almost right. Here is how to size the rug around the furniture arrangement rather than the empty floor.

27 Sept · The Design Index

Living room with a large area rug extending beneath the sofa and surrounding armchairs

Why Scale Matters More Than Style

How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room

Why Scale Matters More Than Style

How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room

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