Styling and staging any room begins at the floor, and nothing influences this space quite like finding the perfect rug. The power of a rug is hardly ever lost on interior experts who often share their styling rules – including, most significantly, Martha Stewart, who has an eponymous collection to her name.
With a series of indoor and outdoor rugs in her lifestyle empire, it's only natural that Stewart has picked up some styling techniques along the way – and it's good news for those who want to make a statement through pattern and texture.
'First things first, know that bigger is almost always better when it comes to area rugs,' Martha says via her blog. 'An undersized rug will make your room look smaller than it is.'
When choosing a rug, and styling it at home, Stewart adds that 'another general rule of thumb' 'is to place it about 18 to 24 inches away from the base of walls' or entrance spaces. 'This will accentuate the finish of the exposed flooring and create a visually appealing border throughout the room,' she explains.
Stewart's rule translates to every type of rug, but of course, we're taking this as our sign to invest in pieces designed by the guru herself. Some of our favorites are currently enjoying a quiet discount on Amazon (in a sale that covers both our interior and exterior spaces). If there's ever a time to invest, it's now.
In a break from traditional Safavieh rug conventions, this circular piece is a fun alternative for our dining rooms or stylish reading nooks (we think it would look particularly lovely in these spaces, anyway). Its geometric pattern is also a bold choice for those wanting more vibrancy in their space.
How often do Martha Stewart rugs go on sale on Amazon?
Like many celebrity home decor brands, Stewart's rugs enjoy the biggest discounts throughout key shopping events, including Memorial Day, Black Friday, and, in the case of Amazon, Prime Day. This year, Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day 2024 will happen at some point in July, and based on previous events, we expect the sale to take place around the second week of the month.
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