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9 reasons to add a rug to your living room

Looking for ways to add charm and practicality to your living room? A rug could be just what you need! A well-chosen rug has the power to transform your living room into a more inviting, comfortable, and functional space. Read on as I delve into why adding a rug to your living room can be incredibly beneficial.

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Whether you're hosting family and friends or settling in for a much-needed movie night, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere is key. Introducing a rug into your living room can greatly contribute to doing just that.


Continue reading to explore my top 9 reasons for adding a rug to your living room: 


Super Teddy Rug

1. Pet-friendly


Rugs are ideal for pet-friendly homes as they provide a soft and comfortable surface for your furry friends to relax and lounge on, minimising scratches on hard floors and offering a cosy spot for them to nap.


2. Adding warmth to a space 


Rugs provide insulation, making the room feel instantly cosier and more inviting. This is particularly important if you have cold, hard floors like hardwood or tile, as the rug can provide a soft and comfortable layer underfoot.


3. Introducing comfort and texture


Rugs create a plush and comfortable environment, offering a super soft texture underfoot for walking, sitting, or lounging. Whether used as a focal point or as a complement to existing décor, rugs play a key role in enhancing the comfort and tactile appeal of any living area.

4. Noise-reduction


Did you know that adding a rug to your floor can help reduce unwanted noise? Not only does a rug provide a quieter surface to walk on, but it also helps absorb airborne sound, reducing echoes that often occur in rooms with hard flooring. Thus making it a more comfortable and peaceful environment.


5. Maximize the size of the room


A strategically placed rug can visually expand the space, making the room feel larger and more spacious.


6. Rug position influences style


Depending on how and where they’re positioned, rugs can be used to tie furniture together, defining the overall layout of the room's aesthetic. By strategically placing a rug under key furniture pieces like sofas, coffee tables, or dining sets this helps anchor them together visually. Making your living room feel more put together.


Metro Blue Rug

Hague Charcoal Rug

7. Zoning


As well as defining the layout of your space, rugs can help map out different functional areas, especially within open-plan living. So you can easily create a distinct seating area or a reading nook, depending on how you choose to utilise your space.


8. Versatile accessory 


What I love most about rugs is they’re available in various sizes, shapes, and designs, allowing for versatile styling options to match different décor themes and preferences. There’s a rug for everyone, no matter if your style is contemporary or traditional. 



9. Comfy to sit and stretch out on


Rugs provide a comfortable surface for sitting, playing, or stretching, making them an ideal accessory for all ages. 


Beyond aesthetics, a rug serves as a focal point, anchoring the space and tying together the décor with colour, pattern, and texture. It adds comfort by providing a soft surface underfoot and helps define different areas within an open-concept layout. Additionally, rugs contribute to a quieter environment by absorbing sound.

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Victoria Foster

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Stylist & Visual Merchandiser

at ScS

19th March 2024

Victoria is a stylist and merchandiser based at our in-house photo studio. Having been part of the ScS family since 2012, Victoria styles stunning home sets with the latest trends to showcase newly launched ScS products. With over 25 years of experience in styling and merchandising, she loves to keep an eye on the latest trends in the interior landscape. Victoria's favourite interior scheme is the Boho trend and loves to layer a mixture of different textures in her home. Her styling top tip is to always create a focal point in a room. Whether it’s a feature wall, a piece of artwork, or a bright patterned rug, having a focal point can help to drive the decisions on the rest of the rooms layout.