Interior designers reveal the 8 decorating rules you should (almost) never break0

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• September 8, 2026

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