COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Area Rugs Dos and Don'ts | Julie Khuu

COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES | Area Rugs Dos and Don'ts | Julie Khuu

Area rugs seem to be one of those home items that a lot of us get wrong. Check out this video to see the most common design mistakes when it comes to area rugs and my designer solutions to each issue. From sizing, to material, placement, and more- watch this video before buying or replacing an area rug in your home!

Let me know if you would like a sourcing video for my TOP area rugs!

COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES TOPICS and TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Area Rug Too Small
03:48 Area Rug Too Large
04:45 Rug Material
08:23 Matchy Matchy Area Rugs
09:56 Placing an Area Rug over High Pile Carpet
11:13 Deciding on the Area Rug Last
12:18 Designer Tips
13:38 Case Studies and Solutions

DON’T MISS THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AREA RUGS:
How to Choose The Right Rug for Every Room in your Home: https://youtu.be/wgvjDyX0vjU

MY FAVORITE ONLINE AREA RUG VENDORS:
Lulu and Georgia: https://bit.ly/3qJPQ9O best neutrals work for every interior
Anthropologie Home: https://bit.ly/3qN72eF love the variety of pattern and color
Urban Outfitters Home: https://bit.ly/3qHSf4P global aesthetic, perfect for smaller spaces
Wayfair: https://bit.ly/3LoiMMz great customer service and affordable finds
Overstock: https://bit.ly/3uCfiiS endless options for every budget and style
Serena and Lily: https://bit.ly/38cdMMQ fabulous stock of wool rugs
Horchow: https://bit.ly/36yrsBt exquisite, high end luxury rugs with monthly sales
Rugs USA: https://bit.ly/2L1YrPY there’s always a sale/ promo code
Etsy: https://bit.ly/3Lqp7qK incredible selection of vintage rugs from all over the world

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50 Comments

  1. Jerri Dorr on August 23, 2022 at 4:34 am

    I really want a rug for under my bed and have full size bed but due to area , can’t fit an 8×10

  2. Kelly Hernandez on August 23, 2022 at 4:34 am

    The info on materials and care was really helpful. A sourcing guide would be great! I’ve been hunting for a large (10×13 or 11×14) living room rug and it’s been a challenge to find a style, material, price and size wanted. Specifically I’m curious about wool Moroccan, Turkish, Aztec type styles in neutrals but I’ll be replacing more rugs soon so any sourcing info would be valuable.

  3. Masumi J. on August 23, 2022 at 4:35 am

    Love your content as always. So detailed and full of insights. I’m renovating my place and will show you once it’s ready! Used all your tips!

  4. Sophia on August 23, 2022 at 4:35 am

    Class & dignity. Thank you. 💕

  5. ella lillard on August 23, 2022 at 4:35 am

    Thanks for this video beautiful very inspirational 😘

  6. Ida on August 23, 2022 at 4:38 am

    Thank you Julie for another great video! I am currently in the process of replacing my formal dining and living room rugs(I am tired of them), but I have put it off since I would have to re-paint and hang new art that would be cohesive with the new rug. Right now everything blends well together… So I am stumped. The videos help. So I may tackle this in the Summer. The dining room table is heavy though and will be a bugger to move. So part of the reason for the delay. I too buy the rug first and then paint… Easier to do this then find the perfect affordable rug that works with the design style. 😊

  7. Elham Elshant on August 23, 2022 at 4:38 am

    My husband and I argued with the rugs coz we have two big rugs and he don’t want to used it his reason not to cover the tiled floor! He wants the small rug only just enough for the coffee table! I shared him a videos about the rules of area rugs but insisting of what he wants!

  8. Sophia Coward on August 23, 2022 at 4:40 am

    Thanks for the information, great video.

  9. S.J. Johnson on August 23, 2022 at 4:41 am

    What about area rugs when it comes to over age 65 and they become a tripping hazard, but you don’t want to walk on bare surfaces. So many older people have to wear shoes all the time because of feet problems and tripping over corners or edges of carpeting is a big problem. Any solutions other than taking them up?

  10. Nick Petosa on August 23, 2022 at 4:45 am

    This video covers so much and is super helpful, love it! Looking forward to more!

  11. Maureen Reibel on August 23, 2022 at 4:46 am

    Great Video! I would love an ultimate sourcing video/guide for rugs! All your videos are giving me the confidence to go into my new home with great design ideas. Love them all.

  12. Nicole Renaud on August 23, 2022 at 4:47 am

    How do you feel about "Ruggable" Rugs? I have pets and love the idea I can just toss them into the washer. Every rug I have had it seems my chihuahua has an accident on it and it becomes expensive to have it professionally cleaned all the time.

  13. Pam Dubier on August 23, 2022 at 4:49 am

    OMG- Congratulations.

  14. KBS on August 23, 2022 at 4:53 am

    This video was super helpful Julie! And practical. No rug in the dining room. One subject that I struggled with a corner fire place for a few years. It’s located in a small (about 13 X 14 ft) open-concept living room with hard wood flooring. I used overlapping identical circular rugs, which actually was ok for a while. Last year, I had carpeting store professionals make one that defined the seating area, and that corner fireplace. It wasn’t nearly as expensive as I imagined–less than $1500 with padding. My stress level is less too. : ) An expense for sure, but ok if I stay a long while in my house ; and some options if it’s in good condition when moving. Sell to new buyer, or someone in neighborhood with same floor plan.

  15. Renuka Subba on August 23, 2022 at 4:54 am

    would you still recommend the rugs in dinning, living, and rooms if you have dogs that sheds a lot? Also can we hang the personal picture on the dining room wall?

  16. grace3726 on August 23, 2022 at 4:56 am

    Right, I am going to exchange the rug for our entry ^^

  17. Mary Gen Davies on August 23, 2022 at 4:57 am

    I have a low-pile rug in my dining room and thought if I got a rug pad it would make it difficult to slide the chairs in & out… But I also want to protect my newly refinished hardwood floors! Should I get the thinnest rug pad I can find for it or just skip it?

  18. Iw W on August 23, 2022 at 4:57 am

    Great details and information.
    Congratulations 🌷

  19. Chieu Phan on August 23, 2022 at 4:57 am

    I didn’t know 2nd hand rug is out there. Where would one look for it?

  20. Proverb31Tab on August 23, 2022 at 4:58 am

    Watching this video after purchasing matching rugs for my open concept living, sitting and dining areas 😩

  21. Swati S on August 23, 2022 at 4:59 am

    If one does not find a big enough rug for the living room, would it be ok to buy two of the same rugs and place them together to make it seem bigger?

  22. Pat Schilling on August 23, 2022 at 4:59 am

    I don’t like carpet.. it collects so much hair and dust with our pets..installed all new flooring and so happy to be rid of carpet

  23. Sheilla Siro on August 23, 2022 at 5:02 am

    This ideas has answered all my questions. Thank you.

  24. Anne on August 23, 2022 at 5:04 am

    Julie this is a great video. My particular problem we are moving into a home that has heated floors. Will I still be able to use area rugs?

  25. J S on August 23, 2022 at 5:05 am

    thank you!! i have an open space and already have a beautiful area rug in the living room that im obsessed with…so obsessed that I almost checked out my Amazon cart which contained a second rug for my dining room. Right before placing the order I decided to come to Youtube and see what designers say about such move; I just knew something was questionable about having the same rug for the living room and dining room in an open space. Thank you!

  26. Julie Khuu on August 23, 2022 at 5:06 am

    I’ve made plenty of these mistakes so you don’t have to! Let me know if you want an ultimate rug sourcing guide video! Should I break it down by materials? Pricing? Rooms in the home?

  27. Hotshot Transport Tycoons on August 23, 2022 at 5:06 am

    thank u so much! i needed all these tips!

  28. Vikram Pradhan on August 23, 2022 at 5:06 am

    Dreem girl🌹

  29. Chia Ly Tseng on August 23, 2022 at 5:09 am

    Totally agree with yr motto – Buy well, cry once.
    I spent thousands of dollars on a silk Persian rug for the living room…over the past 10 years, it has maintained its rich colours and luxurious feel, totally justifying its cost. Actually, it is surprisingly tough (so I wouldn’t just confine silk carpets to decorating the wall). And of course, nothing compares to the feel of soft, smooth silk on your bare feet!

  30. Linda Medina on August 23, 2022 at 5:09 am

    i moved into apartment with ugly high pile brown carpet. Yuck I am considering removing it and replacing it. I have not been able to decorate with this ugly rug

  31. Adrienne Boullianne on August 23, 2022 at 5:11 am

    years ago, i bought a thick zebra striped rug from builder’s square at an unbelievable price. probably one of the best home purchases i ever made. i have a few other beautiful large area rugs that i keep rolled up and every few years i resurrect them, and switch them out, b/c theyre timeless and i still love them! i also swap out the rugs with other rooms if i start getting bored with the look. it works for me. thanks for the useful tips, jk!

  32. TheRealDeal 2020 on August 23, 2022 at 5:13 am

    What type and size rug for l-shape couch and coffee table is stone round

  33. Sarah Shin on August 23, 2022 at 5:14 am

    Thanks for the extremely informative video! I really like the cream and grey grid rug on left at 12:32 minute mark in video, do you know which website sells this rug? Thanks!

  34. Sabina Cacuyog on August 23, 2022 at 5:16 am

    Thank you for your blogs good blessed you

  35. Deborah Graf on August 23, 2022 at 5:16 am

    Please share places to purchase area rugs

  36. Amoi Joy on August 23, 2022 at 5:20 am

    Julie, you are amazing, as usual.

  37. Cecilia Cirrincione on August 23, 2022 at 5:21 am

    All your ideas are so good! If you ever do small spaces, I would love to know!

  38. Surbhi Gupta on August 23, 2022 at 5:23 am

    Julie desperately need the sourcing video on are rugs! I have spent 2 weeks trying to decide which one I need for the various spaces and from where to purchase them from! Please do make the sourcing video!

  39. Asha Kuldip on August 23, 2022 at 5:23 am

    Very informative video! Thanks Julie.

  40. Kathlene Wang on August 23, 2022 at 5:25 am

    Thank you for your weekly master classes Julie.

  41. Proud Indian on August 23, 2022 at 5:25 am

    Im obsessed with your inputs jk! All the way from India 🙂

  42. Mecha N Arnold on August 23, 2022 at 5:26 am

    Should you use an area rug for bedrooms with carpet? If so what would actually look good.

  43. Jordan on August 23, 2022 at 5:26 am

    Def don’t have time to constantly vacuum 😂 5:40

  44. Jerry Egge on August 23, 2022 at 5:26 am

    Great video! I have a large living room, and I want to tie in my furniture. However, my living room is carpeted with a short-shag rug. It looks like a should forgo a rug. Do you agree?

  45. Norma Ortiz on August 23, 2022 at 5:27 am

    I learned a lot from this video! Thanks👍

  46. Shar Houston on August 23, 2022 at 5:30 am

    Hi Julie Great video as always!!🤗

  47. Jaspreet Jawandha on August 23, 2022 at 5:30 am

    Thanks for giving so much clarity on such topics.. all your tips really help to narrow down our search and get the best items for our space without stressing about it.. you make us understand interior designing instead of just laying down the rules..and the tip to buy area rug first makes so much sense but surprisingly never heard of it anywhere.. you saved me from buying it in the last and stressing about the perfect colours.. thanks n loads of love ❤

  48. Martha Treto on August 23, 2022 at 5:30 am

    Good video as always, thank you Julie! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌷

  49. randez626 on August 23, 2022 at 5:31 am

    Is Feng shui real, and can u explain it’s use and purpose in practicality?

  50. Joe Madre on August 23, 2022 at 5:32 am

    Buy well, cry once

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