A high-quality rug isn’t cheap — and the bigger you go, the more expensive they become.

Because of this, you may be tempted to choose a smaller, more affordable option, even if it means sacrificing aesthetics.

If that’s the case, and your rug won’t be properly scaled to your space, you’re probably better off skipping a rug altogether, White said.

“A rug that is too small takes away from the space, although you would hope it adds visual value,” she told BI.

The “right” size of a rug varies depending on the room. However, at the very least, White said, your rug should at least be able to sit under the front legs of your furniture pieces,