We have a small 1,400 square foot home. Our living room is small and looks into our eating area with sliding glass doors to a pretty screened-in porch. The walls are creamy yellow. Do I put the same area rug (5×7) under the eating area rug as the same 5×7 in our living room. I’m talking about same color and design. – Judy B., Vincennes
Hi, Judy! Thank you so much for your question. I would not repeat the same rug under the dining table that you have in the living area. Regardless of the size of the home, I would never recommend repeating rugs because each area should feel distinct, even if they are close together. In this case, I actually think I would leave the space under the dining table open which may make it feel a bit bigger rather than cutting the floor off with a rug. If having a rug under the dining table is a non-negotiable for you, I would look for rugs that have either similar or complimentary colors but not the same pattern. I love rug lines that Loloi releases with Chris Loves Julia and Amber Lewis because each of their rugs are meant to be complementary to each other in style and color, while still feeling different.
