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Basic Rug Sizes
Choosing the right size of rug for your room depends on your design objective. A rug can be a focal point or accent. It can unite, extend, or separate a room. The design objective is up to you and how you want the room to function.
This guide presents examples of different design aesthetics and how designers use area rugs of all different sizes to work with furniture layouts. This is not a right or wrong kind of article; we'll provide you with basic examples that can be built on. Everything you see here is intended to be taken as recommendation, and a source of inspiration. If you find something you like, use it. You don't need a designer to make a space that is special to you!
8x10, 9x12 and larger
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We can clump all these sizes into one category as they have very similar setups. The standard setup for these sizes are shown in the diagram below. Remember, these are standard setups. For more ideas, look through the image slideshow below. Notice, the standard setup has most, if not all furniture legs on the rug. The purpose of this setup is to define an area. It brings the surrounding furniture together in a cohesive design and separates the area from the rest of the room.
5x8 and 6x9 rugs
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As people are downsizing, 5x8 and 6x9 rugs are becoming extremely popular. In many instances, they work interchangeable and give the designer a ton of unique options. In a standard setup, the furniture starts to separate itself from the rug, especially in 5x8. 6x9 and 5x8 rugs are rarely used in a standard dining setup but apartment living has completely changed the way we interact with our space. Our favorite designs push the table to a window or wall. This saves a ton of space and can maximize light at the dining table.
4x6 and smaller
These sizes work great for unique areas in your home! Kitchens, entryways, bathrooms, nooks, landings - we could go on! You almost don't think a rug is worth putting in some of these places but trust us, a rug makes the space.
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Runners & Rounds
Rounds work great by mimicking the geometric pattern of round tables but they have many dynamic features in a traditional living room setup. Round rugs are also great for dining areas, but need to be large enough that all 4 legs of all the chairs are still sitting on the rug when pulled out far enough for use. Runners are generally used in hallways or skinny areas of the home, but there are many ways to get creative with runners!
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Layering Rugs
Bonus round! Many people forget that you can layer rugs of different sizes, either for more coverage of a space or to help a smaller, beloved rug fit a larger area. The standard setup works with a solid color on the bottom and adds color as the designer layers.
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