I already had one rug for my studio's makeshift living room - I can't recommend Joanna ... of a rope rug and landed on SAFAVIEH's farmhouse-style Braided Collection Area Rug.

I love the result of a well-placed, cozy rug, but I'm not the biggest fan of everything that comes before it. Rugs can get pretty pricey depending on the material and size you pick, so it pays to ...