Careful measuring or laying out a template of newspapers can solve the 'which size do I need?' dilemma quickly and efficiently. Try using the chart below for general size guidelines, keeping several points in mind:
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Placing your furniture on top of the rug makes for a cozier, friendlier 'feel'. A rug placed in front of the sofa becomes a formal focal point.
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Large rooms are better served with several coordinating rugs than buying one oversized rug.
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Scale down the pattern to the size of the room… don't overwhelm a small den with a huge, busy pattern.
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Be sure that you add at least 48" to the width of your dining room table to be sure that all chairs are placed on the rug when seated.
Basic Size Suggestions
6' X 9' Group
- Small Dinette Table
- In Front Of The Sofa As An Accent Piece
- Large Foyer
8' X 10' Group
- Full Sized Dining Room Table
- Sofa On The Rug For A 'Cozier' Feel / Living Or Family Rooms
9' X 12' Group
- Larger Dining Room Sets (Seats 8 And Up)
- Larger Family Rooms And Living Rooms
Keep in mind that rug dimensions can vary greatly depending on the country of origin (think metric!) and not all rugs are available in all sizes.
