Most people want an area rug over their wood floors in a living room. It adds softness and comfort, not to mention colour and texture. And it can also define an area in a large space. But what if you want to explore the idea of no rug? Hmm... seems clean, easy, inexpensive and can make a small space sometimes feel bigger. 

If you decide to go for no rug, do consider soft furnishings, drapes, pillows and throws as substitutes for the softness of a rug.