Dining Rug Size Guide

Here are a few tips to consider when choosing the right size rug for your dining room.

Dining rug size guide.

For a round or square 4 chair dining table you should look at a square rug that measures 8 x 8 feet or a round rug measuring 8 feet in diameter. For your dining room the best options depend on the dimensions of the table. Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space. For example the perfect rug pad for a 5 x 8 rug is 4 10 x 7 10.

The front two legs of all major pieces of furniture should fit on your area rug sofas chairs tables and even beds. Living room make sure the front legs of the furniture are on the rug the rug should have at least 6 on each side of the furniture typical sizes are 8x10 9x12 10x14. Don t forget you can shop select rugs in our black friday sale through the end of the week. Follow lines of the furniture.

6 chair dining room tables need an 8x10 rug. Shop for dining room rugs now. 8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12 rug. So here s a rug size guide to send you off on your journey to the perfect rug.

If you prefer all four legs may also rest completely on the rug surface. Scroll through our room by room guide to read our best tips and see example photos. Larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12. Here are my tried and true tips for selecting the correct rug size.

The most important thing to consider is the size of your table. First it s important to keep in mind that whatever rug size you choose it should extend at least 24 inches beyond the chairs to accommodate guests moving in and out from the dining table. To over simplify usually these sizes will suffice. Living room rugs should fit under the couch and chairs.

We generally allow 18 24 around the perimeter of the table so that when you pull your chair out your chair stays 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 your dining table is situated in the center of your space your rug should be placed at least 4 away from the walls. 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.

Place the front legs of the sofa on top of the rug. When deciding on size use painter s tape to outline the area you d like to cover measure the perimeter and pick the nearest size in your favorite rug. A good size for an 8 chair rectangular dining table is about 9 x 12 feet. Adding 24 to 30 to each side of your table will help you find the right rug size as this ensures plenty of room for chairs to slide in and out.

Dinning table without rug. When in doubt go for the larger size. I recommend buying a rug that fits the size the table is kept at normally if you only use the leaves extensions twice a year try to take that into consideration. This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug.

Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size.