complete your living space adding color & pattern not sure how to style accent pillows with upholstered furniture? see our color & pattern style guide for our recommendations and favorite pairings choosing a rug size there are two options for area rugs in your living front two legs of each furniture piece or a rug that fits all four legs rug placement if you decide on a larger rug to fit all four legs ensure there's a foot of space between the edge of the rug and the walls for a rug with the front two legs of each piece make sure they fit with six inches of rug space guide for how to choose the right size rug