Size Guide

Size Guide

Find the size that fits your room.

Every listing gives exact measurements in feet, inches and centimeters. This guide covers the standard sizes and how a rug should sit in each room, and if you’re between two, we’re glad to help you decide.

Standard Sizes

A quick reference.

Size Dimensions Best for
Accent
2′×3′ – 4′×6′
60×90 – 120×180 cm
Entryways, bedsides, kitchens, layering Shop →
Runner
2.5′×8′ – 3′×12′
75×245 – 90×365 cm
Hallways, galley kitchens, stair landings Shop →
Small Area
5′×7′ – 6′×9′
150×210 – 180×275 cm
Apartments, bedrooms, reading nooks Shop →
Area
8′×10′ – 9′×12′
245×305 – 275×365 cm
Living rooms, dining rooms, primary bedrooms Shop →
Oversized
10′×13′ and larger
305×395 cm and up
Great rooms, open-plan spaces, large dining rooms Shop →
Placement

How a rug should sit, room by room.

Under front legs

Living room

Aim for the rug to sit under at least the front legs of your sofa and chairs, ideally under all of them. An 8×10 or 9×12 anchors most living rooms.

24″ beyond the table

Dining room

The rug should extend about 24″ (60 cm) past the table on every side, so chairs stay on the rug even when pulled out. Measure your table and add four feet to each dimension.

Under lower two-thirds

Bedroom

Slide a large rug under the lower two‑thirds of the bed so it frames the room and greets your feet in the morning. Or flank the bed with two runners.

Even margin each side

Hallway & entry

A runner should leave roughly 4–6″ of floor on either side and stop short of doorways. For a long hall, one long runner reads cleaner than several small rugs.

Chair stays on the rug

Home office

Size the rug so your chair stays on it even when you roll back from the desk, usually a couple of feet wider than the desk on every side.

Along the working zone

Kitchen

A runner or small rug works best along the sink and prep zone, or in front of an island. Choose a low, flat pile that’s easy to shake out and clean.

Good to Know

Three quick rules.

Measure your space first

Tape out the rug’s footprint on the floor before you buy. It’s the surest way to picture the size in the room.

Bigger usually reads better

When you’re between two sizes, the larger one almost always makes a room feel more finished, not smaller.

Leave a border of floor

Aim for roughly 8–24″ of bare floor between the rug and the walls, so the room can breathe.

Still Deciding?

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