Virtual Rug Sizes

Usually anywhere from 12 inches up to 24 inches.

Virtual rug sizes.

This rug also creates a nice visual conversation dining area leaving walkways around the perimeter to access the bar and storage nook in the corner. 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. 3 x 5 to 4 x 6 5 x 8 to 6 x 9 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10 to 9 x 12 10 x 13 to 12 x 15. The rug placement still fits the size of the room with enough space around the edges to move all the chairs in and out comfortably.

Instead of the regular layout the rug is flipped 90 degrees and the width of the rug runs the back of the sofa. Keep in mind that the rugs sizes shown are approximate and the actual rug sizes will vary depending on the country of origin and the manufacturing technique. For larger areas a bit more of the floor can show. Larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12.

An undersized rug makes the room appear small and the furniture disconnected. If you prefer all four legs may also rest completely on the rug surface. Common rectangle rug dimensions are. Use our simple room layouts below as a general guide to selecting the best fitting rug size.

Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space.