When working with a large rug, there are some basic rules that you should keep in mind. To start, most recommend leaving at least some space between the walls and the edge of the rug, or about 6 inches. Of course, slightly over this at 7 or 8 inches is fine too. As long as the rug is large enough, you should be able to achieve your goal. You can take the measurements using a tape measure, which will help you to decide what size rug would best suit your room. Just make sure you double-check before making a final purchase and consider how you’ll place the rug in your space.
In addition, you should also think about how a larger rug will work with your furniture. Once you place it down, you don’t want to keep moving it around, as this could be inconvenient and may possibly damage your rug. Likewise, you can place all the furniture legs on top of an oversized rug, unlike with a smaller piece where you may only be able to add the front legs.