Choosing the best area rug for your space.
Best size rug for apartment living room.
Living room rugs should fit under the couch and chairs.
When to use a 5 x7 rug.
Choose a rug in scale with the room.
When to use runner rugs.
Keep in mind that they may vary by several inches either bigger or smaller.
So here s a rug size guide to send you off on your journey to the perfect rug.
Accent rugs in 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 sizes can be used to define nooks or other special areas while room size or room fit rugs are most commonly found in 5 x 8 or 6 x 9 sizes.
When to use a 3 5 rug.
5 feet by 8 feet note.
Minimalistic neutral living room.
This has replaced the 6 feet by 9 feet size that was formerly standard 7 feet by 10 feet.
With soft cream and blue hues and an easy to clean medium pile height the rug works well in any area of your home even high traffic spots like your living room or front entry.
You can go with a smaller rug like a 5 by 8 that can float in the room in between the furniture but under the coffee table says loloi a rug.
To avoid looking awkward your rug should be at least a foot wider than your sofa on either side.
Marrakesh beige ivory rug.
Follow lines of the furniture.
Feminine office with plush armchair.
The rug should extend at least 24 and no more than 36 beyond all sides of the table so chairs can sit on a flat surface even when they are pushed back.
We recommend sticking with all legs on the rug for this room for safety s sake.
For smaller living rooms you have two options.
As a general rule your area rug should be about the size of your living room s seating area to ground the conversation space.
It s available in 2 5 x 8 and 8 x 10 foot sizes.
Contemporary living room with fun green area rug.
When to use an 8 x10 rug.
4 feet by 6 feet.
When to use a 6 x9 rug.
Rather than placing your area rug at the room s center use the setup of your seating to determine the best placement.
An 8 x10 rug works best in an open floor plan or any room that is at least 3 feet.
Photo courtesy of malene b.
Don t forget to account for extendable leaves if your table has them.
Living room with round area rug.
Standard area rug sizes rectangle rugs are best for living rooms bedrooms entryways home offices for use in front of sinks stoves and in the laundry room.
1 in emily s home the rug comes right up to edge of the living room sofa and chair it works because the size is large enough to provide generous space around the coffee table the shape of the rug echoes the rectangular furniture arrangement and the colorful pattern complements the neutral upholstery in the room.
8 feet by 11 feet.
Usually area rugs are available in the following standard sizes.