The first thing you want to do in your living room is to make sure the furnishings are the way you want them to be positioned.
How to place area rug in front of sectional. Many people choose to place their sectional sofa with all the legs on the rug. Place your area rug along the edges of the sectional and let the coffee table create a sense of balance in the center. Front legs on the rug.
11 x 14 feet living room = 9 x 12 feet rug. In the above image, placing the front legs of the sectional sofa on the rug gives more character and warmth to the lounging space. Align the long side of your rug with the middle of the longest section of your sofa.
For sectional sofas with uneven sides, place a round rug centrally infront of the longest side of your sofa. Placing a sofa on a rug is not difficult. Position the rug so that all the dining table and chair legs are on the rug.
This means one arm of the sofa will overlap onto the rug, but overall. It would help to see the front of your sectional, but the left side of the 2nd photo is pretty much what i would suggest. Match it up with the short side of your sectional.
This type of placement unifies the couch and the rug and makes this setup the focal point in the room. This technique only works with linear. After that you will know.
If you like a visual sense of balance and symmetry, this will be a great choice for you. But be sure you align the rug with the edges of. 5 x 7 feet living room = 3 x 5 feet rug.