How To Choose the Right Rug Size

 

Choosing the correct rug size

Determining the best size for a room is just as important as choosing the proper rug style and colors palette.  The shape and size of the rug will help to define furniture placement and seating areas. Using several area rugs in one area can help to connect one room to another and blend your overall style throughout your home. Furniture can be centered on a rug or positioned off the rug, depending on your personal preference.
 
For a medium sized room typically use a 5'x8"

This is typically a smaller bedrooms, home offices, and in living rooms under the coffee table, for example.

    - Area rugs should approximate the same length and width of the furniture within the space.
    - Depending upon the size of your coffee table and accompanying furniture,choose a rug that accommodates all 4 legs of the table.
    - You can either leave some space between the furniture and area rug or place the front legs of the furniture on the rug with furniture coasters under the back legs adjusting for height.

For a large sized room

Large rooms typically use an 8’ x 10 or larger area rug. This size of rug is great for living rooms, dining rooms and master bedrooms.

Dining Rooms

    An 8’ wide rug can accommodate most dining tables, but add at least 4’ to the length and width of your table measurements to be sure.
    Rugs should extend beyond the chairs in the pulled out position.

Living Rooms

    Balance the area you are trying to define by leaving an equal amount of rug around the furniture grouping. An equal amount of exposed flooring around your rug can also give balance to your room.

Bedrooms
   
   In bedrooms, one large rug is fine but the bed will cover most of it. Make sure the perimeter of rug showing is at least 18" to step on the rug from the bed.  Smaller equal-sized rugs used around the bed are another option. Most people use a larger rug such as 5x8 at the foot of the bed.

Quick Tips for choosing the right size area rug:

  • We encourage people to lay out sheets or use newspaper for a template on the floor to get a size visual.
  • A good rule of thumb in a room is to leave 10” - 18” of bare floor exposed when considering a large size rug.
  • Most dining room sizes are standard : 8’ x 10 or 8x11’ (6 chairs), 9’ x 12’ or 10' x14' (8 chairs). A good rule of thumb is to leave 20” on each end of the table to allow chairs to be pulled out but stay on the rug.
  • Common living room sizes include: 5’x 8’ ( conversation area), 8’ x 10’ or 8x11 (front feet of furniture on the rug) or 9’ x 12’, 10'x14' or 12'x15' (all furniture on rug).
  • Larger rugs give the illusion of a bigger room, whereas a smaller rug in a large room will get lost.

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