Why Does Everyone Say Start with Rug Then Furniture?

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Rug First Rule: How Anchoring Rooms Transforms Decorating Order The Rug First Rule Explained As of April 2024, about 62% of interior designers swear by the “rug first rule” to set a strong foundation when decorating rooms