Bedroom Rug Size Guide

In the living room in a living room the rug helps define the space.

Bedroom rug size guide.

Choose a rug in scale with the room. Follow lines of the furniture. Larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12. Living room rugs should fit under the couch and chairs.

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. If you prefer all four legs may also rest completely on the rug surface. For a larger room an 8 by 10 foot rug is the perfect size to accommodate a king or queen size bed and end tables. But each size will have a different look and feel.

In most cases you ll be choosing between a 6 9 8 10 or 9 12 area rug. We recommend sticking with all legs on the rug for this room for safety s sake. To create a cozy border allow an additional 30 on each side of the bed for the ideal rug size. Rectangle rugs are best for living rooms bedrooms entryways home offices for use in front of sinks stoves and in the laundry room.

Don t forget to account for extendable leaves if your table has them. If you have one twin bed that is 39 wide by 75 long and two 24 wide nightstands a 5 x 8 rug allows some of the rug to show on either side of the bed. Shop 8 x 10 area rugs. However it does cover up quite a bit of the rug s design.

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. From there the rug size can vary depending on how much or little flooring you d like to see. Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space. For a bedroom with a twin size bed you can get away with a much smaller rug.

If you re working with a large master bedroom consider a rug size large enough to fit your bed and both nightstands when it s placed perpendicular to them. So here s a rug size guide to send you off on your journey to the perfect rug. A full size bed or double bed measures 54 inches wide by 75 inches long. A 6 x 9 rug allows a little more room to show on either side of the bed plus a little more at the foot of the bed.

A 5 7 area rug provides coverage where you need it covering the width of the bed and still having a bit at the end of the bed. 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. An 8 x 10 rug will go underneath the entire bed and both nightstands. You might think that the size you choose depends on the size of your living room but as we ll show you below you can actually opt for any of these sizes in the same room.

Place the front legs of the sofa on top of the rug.