Ljuva Journal

A lower surface can be easier to move a chair across, but construction alone does not guarantee compatibility.

If the chairs have patterned upholstery, compare the scale of the two repeats.

A heavily bordered design changes character when the table hides most of its centre.

Include both dining chairs and island stools in your floor plan.

Decide whether the rug must work with the table closed, extended or both.

A round rug echoes a round table, but the shape match matters less than chair clearance.

Measure the table with chairs pulled out to the position people use when standing up.

Keep a guest-room rug layout easy to understand: clear access from the door, a stable bedside landing and room for a suitcase.

Pull the storage drawers out fully before marking a rug position.

Measure the exposed area beside the bed rather than choosing from the bed width alone.

A tiny rug beneath only the coffee table can emphasise separate pieces of furniture.

Use furniture groups to define the zones before choosing rugs.