Rug School

Rug Sizing Guide

How to size your rug for every room

Rug sizing for living rooms

Custom sizing for

Living Rooms

Living room rug size diagram

Get a Leg Up

  • Leave about 6–8 inches between the rug and the wall or other boundaries within your space.
  • Leave 1–2 inches between your console and rug.
  • If your space is mid-size to large, we recommend placing the entirety of your furniture on the rug.
  • If your space is smaller, we recommend placing only the front legs of your furniture on the rug.
Rug sizing for dining rooms

Custom sizing for

Dining

Dining room rug size diagram

Clear the Table

  • Extend your rug 24–36 inches beyond the edge of your dining table in order to allow all four chair legs to fit on the rug and comfortably move in and out.
  • If your space is extra large, consider centering your rug based on the placement of your table.
  • Leave about 4–6 inches from the edges of each wall.
Rug sizing for bedrooms

Custom sizing for

Bedrooms

Bedroom rug size diagram

Find Your Footing

  • Your feet should land on the rug when you step out of bed.
  • Extend the rug 24–36 inches beyond the foot of the bed to accommodate any furniture such as a bench or chaise.
  • We recommend allowing your rug to span the width of your nightstands.
  • Nightstands may be placed on or off of the rug.
Rug sizing for runners

Custom sizing for

Runners

Runner rug size diagram

Mind the Gap

  • Place the runner 4–6 inches from the edges of the wall.
  • For wider hallways, the runner should be centered up to 8 inches away from the walls.
  • Start the runner 1–2 inches in front of coat closets and furniture.
  • Make sure to accommodate for any floor vents.
  • Be mindful of any doors, taking pile height into consideration.
Rug sizing for kitchens, entryways and outdoor spaces

Custom sizing for

More Areas

Kitchen

  • If you have a kitchen island, base the size of your rug on this area.
  • Place the rug 4–6 inches away from cabinetry or other boundaries to center it within your space.

Entryway, Foyer & Mudroom

  • For a smaller entryway area, leave 4–6 inches between the rug and the wall.
  • For larger foyers, you'll want to leave 6–8 inches of visible flooring.

Outdoor Spaces

  • If you have outdoor furniture, we recommend placing all of the furniture on the rug, but it's up to your personal preference.
  • Outdoor rugs should extend 24–36 inches beyond the edge of any furniture.