How To Pick Dining Room Rug

Here are my tried and true tips for selecting the correct rug size.

How to pick dining room rug.

I am trying to pick out a rug maybe 2 for a large great room. But a good rug can bring color texture warmth and style to the dining room making the hunt well worth the effort. To expand the space select a larger size that outlines the perimeter of the area. A good supporting rug enhances the beauty of the statement rug by giving it context but does not compete with it for attention.

Most dining room rugs are rectangles but any shape can work. Before you add a rug to your dining room now is the time to arrange and rearrange all of your dining room furniture and get the placement of everything exactly how you want it. Fluffy pile can permanently trap every crumb from the table. The hunt for the perfect dining room area rug can take some consideration planning and time.

In the dining room a rug should be large enough to allow space for chairs even when pulled away from the table. It is most pleasing to the eye for the rug to reflect the shape of the table. We generally allow 18 24 around the perimeter of the table so that when you pull your chair out your chair stays on the rug. Ideally the rug should be both functional and fashionable.

This further anchors an arrangement rather than looking like wall to wall carpet. Finding a dining room rug that is both practical and stylish is no easy feat. For example a long narrow table looks best on a narrow rectangle and a round or oval rug emphasizes the shape of a round or oval table. A 5 x 8 or 6 x 9 rug is a good size to cluster furniture around for an intimate area.

For a much larger room opt for a rug that is large enough to contain. The walls are beige and the sofa and loveseat are a light brown gray color. Deciding the correct size of rug for your dining room can be tricky. Read on for 10 tips for choosing the just right rug for this hardworking room.

Every star needs a supporting actor and the same is true for rugs. Choose a rug shape to complement your dining room furniture. Make sure there is at least 1 of exposed floor between the rug and walls. Too small rugs can trip up chairs.

Finding the right rug can make all the difference when trying to tie together your dining room. Leave at least 6 of rug space on each side of the furniture. Select quieter rugs to support statement rugs. The right rug will anchor your space provide a well balanced feel to the room and still be practical enough to handle the occasional spill.

The most important thing to consider is the size of your table. Pick a rug for the dining room that does not compete with the living room rug.