Despite being a magical ingredient to room design, the wrong rug size can make your home feel awkward. If you’ve ever come home with a beautiful area rug only to find the balance of the room thrown off, it was probably the wrong fit for your space. A great statement piece area rug pulls everything together and doesn’t create a tripping hazard. The perfect fit for the room plays off the design of your furniture and invites you to kick off your shoes and relax.
If you need the right-sized rug to tie your room together, this guide to rug dimensions will help you unlock the design secrets to finding the perfect size area rug for any space in your home – with minimal math!
Finding the Right Rug Size for Your Living Room
The living room is the anchor to your home. It’s where your family and friends gather to have fun, relax and make memories. The living room’s rug and furniture combine to create a balanced flow. Beyond size, the rug should have suitable material and durability for your space. A living room full of pets, children and sand at the beach will need more wearability than one used for curling up with a good book in the mountains.
Don’t choose a rug that’s too big for your room! Going from the window to the wall should be left for carpet. Remember to follow the Two-Foot Rule when choosing the rug size for your living room. There should be about two feet of exposed floor all around the rug.
Ideally, the rug under your coach should go under the front two feet of the couch and chairs in the sitting space.
To create multiple distinct zones in a large living, use multiple rugs and groupings of furniture. A typical 11’ x 13’ living room can be supported by an 8’ x 10’ area rug. To create multiple sitting areas, combine circular rugs to create intimate spaces combined with rectangle rugs in high-traffic areas with about 18’ between the edges of the rugs and the walls. As long as the rugs are complementary in color, pattern, and weave, they don’t have to match.
What’s the Right Rug Size for My Bed?
To immediately add warmth and comfort to your bedroom, all you need is the right area rug. The best place for a rug in the bedroom is underneath the bed and nightstand. The rug should be plush, soft, and extend at least 18’ to 24’ on all sides of your bed to create a luxurious and inviting atmosphere. You’ll want your feet to hit the soft rug during cold winter mornings!
For a king-size bed, the right rug size is 9’ x 12’. Remember to keep in mind the color and shape of your bed when picking the right rug to complement your room design.
Depending on how much flooring you want to see around your bed, a queen-size bed can be supported by an 8’ x 10’ or 6’ x 9’ rug.
If you’d like to place the rug beside your bed instead of under the furniture, adding a 3’ x 5’ runner wherever you will be barefoot most can bring the same warmth and balance.
Keep Your Dining Room Floor Safe with an Area Rug Size That Fits
A dining room rug frames your dining table while protecting wood floors from scraping chairs and food stains. An area rug for under your table should be large enough to cover the space where chairs will move in and out without catching legs on the side of the rug – typically 36’’ around the table.
An 8’ x 10’ rug will be large enough for a typical table, but a larger table that seats eight or more will need an area rug that’s 9’ x 12’.
Walls, Walkways and Doors
No matter which room you are shopping for, there are three things to remember before making a purchase.
1. Before you go shopping, don’t forget to measure! Leave enough space between your rug and the walls to leave three to six inches of space.
2. The pile height of the rug matters for entryways. If you can’t open your door without it catching on the rug, it won’t work for your room.
3. Don’t create a tripping hazard! When choosing your rug’s location, ensure it will not create an awkward layout and that it will lay flat. The right rug pad or underlay can help prevent tripping and movement of the rug. It will also help to extend the life of your rug.
Invest in the Right Area Rug (Rug Size) for Your Home
Ultimately, the perfect area rug size is the one that makes you feel at home. Investing in a quality rug that will hold up to foot traffic, pets and spills will mean you can keep your room looking great for years to come. You’ll love the instant impact of the right rug in your home!
At Aladdin Cleaning & Restoration, we specialize in floor, stone and carpet cleaning and restoration, as well as oriental rug cleaning and repair. Our team can help you revive your existing area rugs or help you find the right new rug for your home.
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