An interesting fact to note here is that the bigger rugs you choose the larger your room will appear.
How to pick a rug size for your living room.
An 8 x10 rug works best in an open floor plan or any room that is at least 3 feet larger than the rug on both the length and width 11 x13 room or slightly larger.
Then choose a rug layout from the common options below.
This rug allows all the furniture in your living room to sit upon the rug with a few inches to spare beyond.
Measure your space and decide from there what dimensions will fit best.
Aimee beatty an in house stylist for pier 1 imports says to be sure to choose a rug that extends beyond the coffee table and at least under the first set of legs on sofas or chairs.
If you have a smaller living area the best layout leaves at least a 12 to 18 inch border of flooring around your rug.
In large living rooms for example you can use two rugs to create two separate living areas.
So first lets into the nitty gritty of the rules for each of the ehd approved layout options general rules.
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Make sure your rug is at least 6 wider 8 is ideal than your sofa on both sides.
Measure measure and measure again definitely don t guess.
Typical living room rug sizes are 8 x10 and 9 x12.
To find the right rug sizes for your home consider the size of each room and the room s furniture groupings measuring the room and the furniture as a first step.
The standard sizes are 6 x 9 feet 8 x 10 feet and 9 x 12 feet.
Rug sizing by room.
This is what you ll find in stores but if the sizes don t suit your space you can always have one custom made.
But it s a main piece in your living room so it needs to look right.
This leaves a comfortable border around the rug.