What size area rug should I get for my living room?

The size of your area rug should be proportionate to the size of your living room. A good rule of thumb is to choose a rug at least two feet wider than your sofa on all sides, leaving enough room for your furniture to be partially placed on the rug.

What are the different pile heights?

Area rugs are offered in pile heights such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Area-Rugs/Low-Pile/Lavender/N-5yc1vZarjgZ1z13hjfZ1z18dt9?emt=plpfaq_2503_arearugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">low pile</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Area-Rugs/Medium-Pile/Lavender/N-5yc1vZarjgZ1z13hjfZ1z18dkr?emt=plpfaq_2503_arearugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">medium pile</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Area-Rugs/Plush/Lavender/N-5yc1vZarjgZ1z13hjfZ1z18dv4?emt=plpfaq_2503_arearugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">plush</a>.

What is the difference between a loomed rug and a knotted rug?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Area-Rugs/Loomed/N-5yc1vZarjgZ1z187yd?emt=plpfaq_2503_arearugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Loomed rugs</a> are made on a loom, creating a more uniform and consistent weave. <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Rugs-Area-Rugs/Knotted/N-5yc1vZarjgZ1z188wv?emt=plpfaq_2503_arearugs" style="text-decoration: underline;">Knotted rugs</a>, on the other hand, are hand-knotted, making them more unique and valuable.