Rugs can define a space, add warmth, and tie a room together — but the wrong size can throw everything off. Choosing the right rug size is all about proportions, placement, and purpose. Here’s a room-by-room breakdown to help you get it right:
🛋️ Living Room
Common Mistake: Rugs that are too small just float awkwardly in the middle.
✅ Ideal Rug Sizes:
Large Room: 9×12 ft or 8×10 ft — all furniture legs on the rug.
Medium Room: 6×9 ft — front legs of sofa and chairs on the rug.
Small Room: 5×8 ft — rug sits in front of the furniture, not under.
💡 Tip: Always allow at least 6–12 inches of floor space around the rug edges.
🛏️ Bedroom
Common Mistake: Rug disappears under the bed or doesn’t extend out enough.
✅ Ideal Rug Sizes:
King Bed: 9×12 ft (extends 2–3 feet beyond the sides & foot).
Queen Bed: 8×10 ft
Full Bed: 6×9 ft
Alternative: Use two runners on either side of the bed for a modern look.
🍽️ Dining Room
Common Mistake: Chairs get caught on rug edges.
✅ Ideal Rug Sizes:
Rug should extend 24–30 inches beyond all sides of the table.
For a 6-chair table, use at least 8×10 ft.
Round tables? Match with a round rug for visual balance.
🏢 Home Office
Common Mistake: Rolling chair gets stuck on rug edges.
✅ Ideal Rug Sizes:
Use a rug that fits under both desk and chair (usually 5×7 ft or 6×9 ft).
Leave space around so the chair doesn’t roll off the edge.
🚪 Entryway or Hallway
Common Mistake: Rug is too small for the scale of the entry.
✅ Ideal Rug Sizes:
Runners: 2×6 ft, 2.5×8 ft depending on hallway size.
Entryways: Leave equal space on all sides (about 6 inches from walls).