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Rug Size Guide
The right size rug can pull a room together. And a wrong size can leave your furniture looking stranded. This gives an unfinished look to the room. That’s why we are going to help you choose the right rug size for your room. This guide comes from years of experience dealing with various room layouts at our customers’ homes.
| Room | Most Popular Sizes | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | 8’x10’ 9’x12’ | Standard to large living rooms |
| Living Room (Small) | 5’x7’ 6’x9’ | Apartments, condos, and smaller sitting areas |
| Bedroom (Queen Bed) | 8’x10’ | Frames the bed with a landing space on three sides |
| Bedroom (King Bed) | 9’x12’ | Full coverage around a king size bed |
| Dining Room | 8’x10’ 9’x12’ | 4 to 8 seat dining tables with room to pull out chairs |
| Kitchen | 2’x3’ 3’x5’ | In front of the sink, stove, or island |
| Bathroom | 2’x3’ 3’x5’ | In front of the vanity or bathtub |
| Hallway | 8’ Runner | Long and narrow spaces |
| Entryway | 2’x3’ 3’x5’ | Landing zones near front doors |
| Kids Room | 4’x6’ 5’x7’ | Play space beside the bed |
In 5 minutes, you can measure exactly the right size for your rug by simply using a measuring tape.
Measure the length and width of the room and the area where you actually want to place the rug. The rug size should be proportional to the room size.
For the living room, measure the size of the seating area. For a bedroom, measure the bed. For a dining area, measure the dining table with chairs pulled out.
Leave 8 to 18 inches of bare floor between the rug and the walls. Otherwise, a rug too big will end up looking like a wall to wall carpet.
The best way to be absolutely sure of the rug size is to use a painter’s tape to mark the rug’s border. Live with it for a day and decide whether you like the size or would rather size up or down.
Your living room rug should be large enough to anchor your seating area. It shouldn’t look like a postage stamp floating in a large space. As a rule, at least the front legs of your furniture should sit on the rug. For bigger rooms, all the legs can sit on the rug to create visual compartmentalization.
Read the full living room rug size guide → Shop Living Room Rugs
Floats under the coffee table and provides padding for the feet.
Shop 5’x8’ Rugs
For seating arrangement in a small to medium living room with the sofa’s front legs on the rug.
Shop 6’x9’ Rugs
To bring every piece of the seating area fully onto the rug.
Shop 9’x12’ Rugs
For large rooms or open floor plans to bring the place together.
Shop 10’x14’ RugsThe rug always revolves around your bed. The size of the bed determines the rug size. The rug should extend at least 18 to 24 inches on the sides of the bed. For king size beds, 9’x12’ rugs and 8’x10’ rugs for queen size beds are ideal. If you prefer to have a bare floor under the bed, runner rugs on the sides will do just fine.
Read the full bedroom rug size guide → Shop Bedroom Rugs
For use on each side of the bed or under the foot of the bed.
Shop 6’ RunnersA soft touch under your feet when you stand for hours near the kitchen counter makes all the difference. A small kitchen rug near the sink, the stove, or where you stand the most, or a long runner rug running the length of your counter can be perfect.
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The one rule that matters for a dining room rug is that chairs must stay on the rug even when they are pulled out. Leave 24 to 36 inches of rug beyond the table on every side so the back legs of the chairs never catch the edge.
Read the full dining room rug size guide → Shop Dining Room Rugs
Fits a large eight seat table with chairs fully on the rug.
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Fits a round six seat table or a square four seat table comfortably with chairs.
Shop 8’ Round RugsWant a spa like soft landing when you get out of your shower/bath tub? A bathroom rug will give you that. Place them in the most slippery spots, like in front of the sink or shower. Also, choose flat weave rugs or low pile rugs for quick drying.
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Covers more floor in a larger bath or placed in front of a bathtub.
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The busiest hallways of your home deserve a soft touch too. Decorate those boring walls with a beautiful runner rug to liven the space. Make sure your doors open correctly over the rug, and there’s at least a few inches of space between the hallway walls and the runner rug.
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Standard runner rug for a short hallway of around 8 feet in length.
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Standard runner rug for a medium hallway of around 10 feet in length.
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Standard runner rug for a long hallway of around 12 feet in length.
Shop 12’ RunnersYour entryway rug is the first thing people are going to notice when they set foot inside your home. So, it’s important that you get it right. It will set the tone of your interaction for first timers and serve as a warm welcome for old guests.
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You might need the most durable rug in your household in your kids’ room. High pile rugs will give that extra padding your toddler needs during play. Plus, some fun colors and designs will make the room engaging and appealing to your child.
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Covers a large section of the floor, including some portion of the bed.
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Avoid the following mistakes while choosing a rug to get the perfect rug size.
A rug that is too small will make your place look cramped. Your furniture will look like it is floating around the rug. Which is not a pretty scene, mind you.
The most important thing you will consider besides the size is the furniture placement. A rug that works for a single sofa will not work for an L shaped sectional. If you have a side table near the bed, it should also go on the rug.
This applies to dining room rugs. Most people forget to measure the space required when you pull out a chair to sit. If the chair isn’t on the rug when pulled out, it will become lopsided and can even cause someone to fall off if they put too much weight on the backrest.
When you place a rug near a door, make sure the pile height is low. Otherwise, every time you open the door, the rug will bunch up or fold.
Helpful Answers
For standard size living rooms, an 8’x10’ rug works beautifully. But for larger or open plan rooms, choose 9’x12’ rugs. 5’x7’ or 6’x9’ rugs are well suited for apartments and small spaces.
An 8’x10’ rug is ideal for a queen size bed and frames it with a landing space on three sides. For a king size bed, choose a 9’x12’ rug for full coverage. The rug should extend at least 18 to 24 inches on the sides of the bed.
Chairs must stay on the rug even when they are pulled out, so leave 24 to 36 inches of rug beyond the table on every side. An 8’x10’ rug fits a medium six seat table and a 9’x12’ rug fits a large eight seat table.
As a rule, at least the front legs of your furniture should sit on the rug. For bigger rooms, all the legs can sit on the rug to create visual compartmentalization.
Choose a rug large enough to anchor each seating area. For large rooms or open floor plans, a 10’x14’ rug brings the place together, and a 9’x12’ rug brings every piece of the seating area fully onto the rug.
Yes, you can request any rug design in a custom size at Magic Rugs. You can provide the design inspiration image, dimensions, and material requirements to us, and our team will take care of the rest.
