Rugs
Rug size guides for every room, plus rug pad sizing.
- How to Size a Rug Pad
Order a rug pad 1-2 inches smaller than the rug on every side, so the pad stays hidden underneath and doesn't peek out past the rug's edge.
- Rug Size Guide for Bedrooms
The rug should extend at least 18-24 inches beyond the sides and foot of the bed, so your feet land on it getting out of bed from any side. For a queen bed, that means an 8x10 rug at minimum.
- Rug Size Guide for Dining Rooms
The rug should extend 24-30 inches past the table's edge on every side, so chairs stay on the rug even when pulled out to sit down or stand up.
- Rug Size Guide for Living Rooms
The front legs of every major piece of furniture should sit on the rug, at minimum — for most living rooms that means an 8x10 or 9x12 rug, leaving 12-18 inches of bare floor visible around the edges.