Size Guides

What Size Area Rug Do I Need?

There are a few things to consider when determining what size rug you need. Start by identifying which standard size(s) work. Think about how you use a space, rugs are meant to be functional and decorative, use them to frame the space and protect floors in major walkways. Use painters tape or an old blanket to "map" out the area for a new rug. Some room shapes and dimensions require a custom size and or custom shape, we can achieve this by having a rug hand made to size, selecting a broadloom carpet and having custom fabricated to shape and size or in some instances altering an existing rug. 

Room by Room

In large open living spaces with furniture floating in the middle, the furniture should fit entirely on the rug without feeling cramped.

In living areas with major furniture along the wall, the front feet of the furniture should rest on the rug or just off the rug.  Allow at least 18" around coffee tables and and accent chairs to comfortably move around. 

For dining rooms, we recommend the rug extend at least 24" beyond the edge of the table to keep chairs on the rug when pulling them out to sit. 

In queen or king Bedrooms, most rugs go under the bed and extend several feet on each side and reasonable amount extending beyond the foot of the bed. Sometimes rugs go up to the headboard, others up to the side tables and others 2/3 under the bed. Consider the mattress size you are working with. Twin: 38-inches x 74-inches, Full: 53-inches x 74-inches, Queen: 60-inches x 80-inches, King: 76-inches x 80-inches. Allow at least 18" of rug showing on either side of the bed and consider the width of any bedside tables. A rug that spans the total width of the bed and tables is best. Adding scatter sizes to each side of the bed and or a floating rug at the foot of the bed are also reasonable options.

Kitchens often take rugs by the sink or other workstations where you stand most often. We often do runners, 3x5 or 4x6 covering the space between islands and workstations. Remember that kitchens are messy and pattern and color do best in these spaces.