What size carpet do I need?

Make sure your rug is at least 6″ wider (8″ is ideal) than your sofa on both sides. Typically run the rug the length of the sofa. Give 30″ to 36″ of a walkway between large furniture pieces (if your living room allows for it) if not then at least 18″-24″. That will help to inform your rug size.

Is a 5x7 rug big enough for living room?

A 5'x7' rug works best in a room that measures 8'x10' or slightly smaller. This rug size will just fit underneath the coffee table, as well as in front of a fireplace with two comfy chairs sitting almost completely on the rug. Depending on your floor space, your sofa's legs may or may not sit on the 5'x7′ rug.

Is 8x10 rug big?

An 8x10 rug is a good size for a table that sits between 6-8 people. All chairs should be able to stay on the rug while sitting. An 9x12 rug is a good size for a table that sits between 6-8 people. All chairs will comfortably fit on the rug and you will have much more of the rug visible.

Does a large rug make a room look bigger or smaller?

Rugs or carpets can also help you create the illusion of a larger room. Large area rugs (avoid placing several small rugs), can make your place look more prominent. They should be within 12 inches of the walls on all sides.

Should carpet be lighter or darker than walls?

Your wall color should be two tones lighter than your carpet. If you have dark walls, you can also go a few tones lighter with your carpet. Since it's much easier to change your wall color than your carpet, choose your carpet color first and then match your wall color.

How to measure a room for carpet

Should rug be lighter or darker than floor?

Also, don't just consider how dark your flooring is; consider how dark your room is in general. If you are blessed with a bright, airy, sunlight-filled space, you get to pick what color you'd like. If you have a darker space, adding a deeper color rug will make it look heavier and smaller.

Should I get a 6x9 or 8x10 rug?

6x9 rugs can work in small rooms with petite furniture, like under a sofa that is less than 80”. 5.5' X 8.5' vintage persian rug under a 60” long oval table. photo by Margaret Rajic. An 8x10 is a decent sized rug that can work in most medium sized rooms.

What is the most popular area rug size?

The most common rug sizes are 3'x5′, 5'x8', 8'x10′, 9'x12′ and 12'x15′. Let's look at how different-sized rugs can complement the furniture and decor in each room of your house. We'll also look at how to measure floors and determine the right size rugs for the set-up in your home.

How far should a rug go under a couch?

A good rule of thumb to follow is that a rug should extend 12 to 18 inches beyond the furniture it's underneath. In a sofa and chair grouping, this means the rug should extend 12 to 18 inches beyond the ends of the sofa. In a dining room, the rug should extend that far beyond the back legs of the dining room chairs.

How much floor should show around an area rug?

In general, the rule of thumb is to allow approximately 18 inches of exposed floor space around the perimeter of an area rug, however the overall size and location of the room should also be taken into consideration.

What size rug goes under a queen bed?

Rug Length

First, your rug should extend at least 18 inches beyond the sides of a queen-sized bed. You can opt for more, and preferably not less, as long as you have enough space. Since standard queen beds are 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, your rug should be at least 8 feet long.

How big should a rug be under a king bed?

In general, a rug should extend 18-24 inches beyond the sides of your bed. This design guideline is what we use to determine the ideal size for a rug that will be placed under a king size bed. A standard size king bed is 76 inches wide, so this means that your rug should be 112-124 inches wide, or about 10 feet wide.

Is length or width first for rugs?

The standard format for reporting measurements of rug is as follows: Length x Width. Use a measuring tape that can be hooked onto the edge of the rug. How To Measure: Start with the longest measurement of the rug.

How thick should an area rug be?

Your cushioning should be no thicker than ⅜ inch for heavy traffic areas, while ½ inch pads work for less-visited areas like bedrooms or larger rugs.

How do you choose the right size rug for a dining room?

Ideally, your dining room rug should be about four feet longer and wider than your table. You need 18 to 24 inches on each side so you and your guests can slide chairs out without worrying about falling off the edge of the rug.

What size rug for a table that seats 4?

A dining table for 4 would measure about 3' in diameter (round table) or 3'x3' (square table) and would fit best on a rug that is 8′ round rug or 8'x8' square rug. You might also float the dining table and chairs in the center of a standard 5'x7′, 6'x9', or an 8'x10' rug.

Should you put a rug on hardwood floors?

Increase Comfort

Area rugs provide padding beneath your feet or seat, to soften an otherwise solid, hardwood floor. Placing a rug over hardwood will also reduce any white noise in the room, acting as an insulator, so that walking, shuffling seats, and talking in a room with a hardwood floor becomes more enjoyable.

Should sofa be same color as rug?

Use these basics to get you started on your hunt: If your primary furniture, such as a sofa, is a solid color, consider selecting a patterned rug. Match the secondary color in a patterned rug to your sofa. Match the third rug color to your pillows, drapes, wall color or other accents in the room.

How do you match a couch to a carpet?

A darker sofa is typically chosen for a lighter carpet, and a lighter sofa is chosen for a darker carpet. If you have a lighter carpet, a darker sofa can provide a stunning contrast and vice versa. If you choose a sofa that matches the carpet, you can separate the two with a contrasting rug.