Do you know how big an area rug should be in the different rooms of your home? We’ll help you choose the right rug size and offer some suggestions for its arrangement.
But before you pick a rug size, you’ll need to learn to measure your room or space for a rug.
Why are Standard Rug Sizes Important?
Putting the right size rug in your room can be the difference between a clearly defined and well-balanced space and chaos. Too small a rug under a dining room table, for instance, can make the entire dining room look too small and off-kilter. Generally, bigger is always better.
Other tips for sizing a room
• Measure the space
• Mark the area the rug will cover with masking tape or sheets of newspaper
• Keep an 18” border all around, between the rug and walls
• Larger rugs can make a room appear bigger
Average Rug Sizes and Shapes
Best Used In:
Living Rooms
Dining Rooms
Bedrooms
Entryways
Offices
Common Sizes Include:
3'x5'
4'x6'
5'x8'
6'x9'
8'x10'
9'x12'
10'x14'
12'x15'
Best Used In:
Living Rooms
Dining Rooms
Kitchens
Common Sizes Include:
4'x4'
6'x6'
8'x8'
10'x10'
Best Used In:
Bedrooms
Entryways
Hallways
Common Sizes Include:
2’6”x8’
2'6"x10'
3’x12’
Best Used In:
Living Rooms
Dining Rooms
Entryways
Kitchens
Common Sizes Include:
4'x4'
6'x6'
8'x8'
10'x10'
Best Used In:
Living Rooms
Dining Rooms
Common Sizes Include:
6'x9'
8'x10'
Best Used In:
Living Rooms
Dining Rooms
Entryways
Kitchens
Common Sizes Include:
4'x4'
6'x6'
8'x8'
10'x10'Bedroom
When selecting a rug for your bedroom there are a few factors to consider. You want to position the rug so that it covers the most floor space as possible around your bed. This is usually achieved by placing the rug horizontal under the bed so there is ample sections of rug on all edges of the bed.
We have provided sample layouts for the most common bed and rug size combinations below. Click each size to see examples.
Twin Beds
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| Dual Twins on a 9x12 Shop 9x12's | Twin on a 9x12 Shop 9x12's |
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| Twin on a 8x10 Shop 8x10's | Twin on a 5x8 Shop 5x8's |
Full Beds
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| Full on 10x14 Shop 10x14's | Full on a 9x12 Shop 9x12's |
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| Full 8x10 Shop 8x10's | Full on a 5x8 Shop 5x8's |
Queen Beds
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| Queen on a 10x14 Shop 10x14's | Queen on a 9x12 Shop 9x12's |
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| Queen on a 8x10 Shop 8x10's | Queen on a 5x8 Shop 5x8's |
King Beds
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| King on 10x14 Shop 10x14's | King on a 9x12 Shop 9x12's |
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| King 8x10 Shop 8x10's | King on a 5x8 Shop 5x8's |
Living Room
When it comes to your living room, there are three main sizes to consider; 5’ x 8’, 8’ x 10’, and 9’ x 12’. The main difference between the three being where your furniture sits in relationship to the rug. See examples below click each layout to shop that size. A few other things to keep in mind:
• If you have a fireplace, keep the rug at least 3 feet away
• If you have a large room and the furniture available, you may want to consider using multiple rugs to create individual seating areas.
5x8
We suggest a 5x8 to go under a coffee table and to just have the front legs of your furniture on top of the rug. Good for rooms with a smaller seating area.
8x10
We suggest with an 8x10 that at least half the depth of your furniture sits on the rug. Depending on room size you may want to pull the furniture in even more to the center of the rug.
9x12
We suggest a 9x12 have all of your furniture sitting on top of it. This will make your room appear even bigger. You want to leave room for at least 18” around the rug on all sides for best results.
8x8 (Round)
An 8x8 Round can be a good alternative if you have a room that is more square in shape where an 8x10 may look too large. Also if you have a round coffee table this will be a great option for that room. Position furniture just over the edge of the rug you don't want to hide too much of the surface area.
Dining Room
When shopping for a rug for under your dining room table, you want to make sure that your chairs will still be on the rug once they’re pulled away from the table. Normally this means adding 24” to each side of your table and selecting the next rug size up. See examples below.
8x10
An 8x10 rug is a good size for a table that sits between 6-8 people. All chairs should be able to stay on the rug while sitting.
9x12
An 9x12 rug is a good size for a table that sits between 6-8 people. All chairs will comfortably fit on the rug and you will have much more of the rug visible.
10x14
An 10x14 rug is a good size for a table that sits between 8-12 people. This will give a similar look to a smaller table on a 9x12 with much of the rug visible.
8x8 (Round)
An 8x8 Round is best used when you have a round table that sits between 4-8 people. Alternatively a table like this could also go on a 8x10 rectangle if you prefer an offset look.
Find Other Area Rug Size Charts At Carpet & Tile Mart
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