Measure before you start
Before you start looking at rugs you need to measure the dimensions of your room to work out the approximate space you have for a rug and any constraints you have (door openings, etc.).
Bigger is usually better
A small rug can make a room look small and its elements disconnected. When in doubt, go for a bigger size to help tie everything together.
The 18-Inch rule
Most interior designers will tell you to leave around 18 inches of bare floor around a rug to get the right proportions. For small spaces you can tweak this, however.
Don’t be afraid to experiment
You’re allowed to bend the rules a bit when choosing a rug – they’re only guidelines after all. shed. These are either trimmed or untrimmed (or sometimes a combination of the two) to produce the required designs in a rug.
Sizing Guide
| Shape | Size in ft | Size in cm | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | 3'x5'-4'x6' 5'x8'-6'x9' 75'-95' 8'x10'-9'x12' 10'x13'-12'x15' |
190x150-120x180cm 150x240-180x270cm 230x290cm 240x300-270x360cm 300x390-360x460cm |
Living Rooms Bedrooms Entryways Offices |
| Square | 4'x4' 6'x6' 8'-8' 10'x10' |
120x120cm 180x180cm 230x290cm 240x240cm 300x300cm |
Living Rooms Dining Rooms |
| Runner | 6'x8' 3'x12' |
180x240cm 90x360cm |
Bedrooms Hallways |
| Circle | 4' 6' 8' 10' |
240cm 180cm 240cm 300cm |
Living Rooms Dining Rooms Entryways |
| Oval | 6'x9' 8'x10' |
180x270cm 240x300cm |
Living Rooms Dining Rooms |
| Octagon | 4' 6' 8' |
120cm 180cm 240cm |
Dining Rooms Entryways |
| Semi-Circle | 2'x4' | 60x120cm | Entryways |
| Kidney | 3'x5' 4'x6' |
90x150cm 120x180cm |
Living Rooms |
LIVING ROOM
DINNING ROOM
BEDROOM
