Center the rug in the seating area
Place the front legs of sofas and chairs on the rug
Use a rug large enough to anchor the furniture grouping
Leave equal floor space around the rug when possible
Keep the rug aligned with the room layout
Position the rug under the coffee table
Make sure the rug extends beyond the coffee table on all sides
Avoid placing a rug too small for the furniture arrangement
Use a rug pad to keep it in place
Align the rug with the main focal point of the room
Leave walkways clear around the rug
Adjust the rug so it looks balanced from all seating angles