Area Rugs

Choosing The Right Size Rug

Choosing the right size rug depends on the space and your style. The right size rug can make a smaller space look large or a larger space feel cozier. Use our guide to help you decide which size area rug works best for you and your home.

Select Your Rug Size

Choosing the right size area rug for your space is a matter of personal preference. Choose an area rug that fits all your furniture entirely or partially or choose a rug that sits in front of your furniture.

Diagram of three area rug size options for a living room seating arrangement

Select Your Rug Size

Choosing the right size area rug for your space is a matter of personal preference. Choose a rug proportionate to the size of your table to allow the table and all chairs to fit on while in use.

Diagram of area rug size options for a dining room table and chairs

Select Your Rug Size

Choosing the right size area rug for your space is a matter of personal preference. Choose an area rug the entire bed can fit on or one the front two-thirds of the bed can fit on. You can also choose smaller area rugs to accent the room.

Diagram of area rug size options for a bedroom with a bed

Placement

Can really change the look of a room

Where you place an area rug can change the look and feel of a room. If you want a more formal space, put furniture partially on the rug. Otherwise, leave all furniture on the rug.

Living Rooms

Living room rug placement with all furniture sitting fully on the rug
Living room rug placement with only the front legs of the furniture on the rug
Living room rug placement with the rug sitting in front of the furniture

Bedrooms

Bedroom rug placement with the entire bed sitting on the area rug
Bedroom rug placement with the front two-thirds of the bed on the area rug
Bedroom rug placement using smaller accent rugs along the sides of the bed

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