Picking A Rug Size

Choose a rug that is two feet shorter than the smallest wall in the room.

Picking a rug size. Use the table s size as your point of reference. 24 by 60 inches is the standard rug size for a bath runner but whether you have a half bath or master bath the rug should be placed in front of the tub or shower to help you avoid slipping. Whether circular or round the rug should extend at least 24 inches on all sides so even a pushed back chair can still fit within its range. Area rug sizes a rug that s too small for the room is one of the most common decorating mistakes.

Choose a rug size that allows the back legs to sit on the floor leaving 18 inches between the rug and the wall to define the space while leaving an open path. Living room rugs should fit under the couch and chairs. For help picking a rug material that s durable antibacterial and water resistant read our guide on how to choose bath rugs and mats. In a large living room with a floating seating area the rug should contain all furniture front and back legs with space around.

For our bare front hallway lohnes says i should swing open the front door and then measure the floor from that point so the first three feet or so remain clear. When you take into consideration the different uses shapes and design preferences however other factors weigh in as well. Usually anywhere from 12 inches up to 24 inches. However the right kind of rug can add warmth and personality to an otherwise utilitarian space.

The area rug should be a minimum of six inches and no more than two feet away from the wall. So for my 10 x12 foot office i should look at rugs no more than eight feet wide. By choosing a flat weave or other short pile option your chairs can move smoothly over the edge of the rug. For most average sized rooms there should be about 10 to 20 inches of bare floor between the edges of the rug and the walls of the room.

Lohnes rule of thumb. Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size. For areas of the home that have no furniture such as hallways and foyers rug size is determined based on how much floor space to leave exposed around the edges of the room. For example the perfect rug pad for a 5 x 8 rug is 4 10 x 7 10.

For larger areas a bit more of the floor can show. Follow lines of the furniture. Leggy furniture should have four on the floor or rug all dining chairs should be able to scoot in and out while staying on the rug. A good rule of thumb for choosing the right size rug pad is to leave 1 of rug overhang on all sides of the rug pad.

If you do decide on adding a rug opt for a small 2 x3 or 3 x5 rug or a short 2 5 x7 runner and place it in front of the sink. Choose a rug in scale with the room. This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug. Select a rug color that coordinates with your floor keeping pattern light and minimal.