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Rug Buying Guide

Buying Guide

area rugs

Tips & Tricks

  • Position front legs of furniture on rug, at minimum
  • Consider a larger size, with all four legs on rug, to help define bigger spaces
  • Allow at least 12" of floor to show around the perimeter
  • Typical sizes are 8' x 10' and 9' x 12'
Shop Area Rugs

Living Room

Standard Sofa + Armchairs

9' x 12'

Standard Loveseats

8' x 10'

Standard Sofa + Armchairs

8' x 10'

Small Sofa/Loveseats + Side Chairs

5' x 8'

Tips & Tricks

  • Choose a size large enough that all four legs of chairs remain on the rug even when pulled out
  • Good rule of thumb is rug extends 24" – 30" from all edges of the table (consider if your table extends)
  • Allow at least 12" of floor to show around the perimeter
  • Typical sizes are 8' x 10' and 9' x 12'
Shop Area Rugs

Dining Room

6-Seat Dining Table

8' x 10'

8-Seat Dining Table

9' x 12'

48" Round Dining Table

6' Round

60" Round Dining Table

8' Round

Tips & Tricks

  • Choose a rug that extends a minimum of 12" beyond sides of bed
  • At least 8" of exposed floor between rug and nightstands is a good rule of thumb
  • For larger rooms, consider a larger rug to help define the space
  • Typical size for a queen bed: 8' x 10'; king bed: 9' x 12'
Shop Area Rugs

Bedroom

Queen Bed + Nightstand

5' x 8'

Queen Bed + Nightstands

8' x 10'

King Bed + Nightstands

9' x 12'

Twin Bed + Nightstands

5' x 8'

Tips & Tricks

  • Position front legs of furniture on rug for smaller spaces
  • Float furniture on the middle of the rug to help define larger areas
  • Allow at least 12" of floor to show around the perimeter
  • Typical sizes are 9' x 12', 8' x 10', and 6' x 9'
  • Be sure rug is intended for outdoor use
Shop Outdoor Rugs

Outdoor

Sectional + Armchair

9' x 12'

Standard Loveseats

8' x 10'

Standard Sofa + Armchairs

8' x 10'

Small Sofa/Loveseat + Side Chairs

6' x 9'
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