Size Guide

The Ultimate Rug Size Guide by Woven Gallery

The rug is often the centerpiece of any room — grounding your décor, defining your space, and adding warmth and personality. While design and texture reflect your taste, the right rug size depends on several practical and technical factors.

Choosing the correct rug size can instantly transform your room — making it feel balanced, spacious, and visually cohesive. Here’s our complete guide to help you find the perfect fit for every space in your home.

✨ Golden Rules for Choosing the Right Rug Size

  1. When in Doubt, Go Bigger
    If you’re stuck between two sizes, choose the larger rug. A slightly bigger rug makes the room feel open and unified, while a smaller one may look cluttered.
  2. Match the Orientation
    Align your rug with the orientation of your room. Long rectangular rooms work best with similarly proportioned rugs to maintain balance and flow.
  3. Visualize Before You Buy
    Use painter’s tape to mark the rug area on the floor and view it from different angles before finalizing your size.
💡 Tip: Leave about 18 inches between the rug and walls (8 inches for smaller rooms). For outdoor rugs, always include borders in your measurements.

🛋️ Living Room Rug Size Guide

Your living room rug should anchor the seating area — not float awkwardly in the middle. The rug size should relate to the furniture layout rather than the room’s total size.

  • All Furniture Legs on the Rug
    Best for open layouts and large spaces. Creates a cohesive look.
    Ideal size: 9x12 ft or larger
  • Front Legs on the Rug
    Great for sofas against walls or smaller spaces.
    Popular sizes: 8x10 ft or 6x9 ft
  • Only Coffee Table on the Rug
    Perfect for compact or narrow rooms.
    Ideal sizes: 5x8 ft or 4x6 ft

💡 Design Tip: Leave at least 6 inches of rug on either side of your sofa for proportion and symmetry.

🛏️ Bedroom Rug Size Guide

The right bedroom rug makes the space more inviting and luxurious. Choose a layout based on your bed size and room proportions.

  • All Legs on the Rug
    Covers the bed, side tables, and bench.
    Extend the rug 18”–24” beyond the bed sides.
  • Two-Thirds of the Bed on the Rug
    Most popular and cost-effective layout.
    Queen: 8x10 ft | King: 9x12 ft
  • Runners on Each Side
    Ideal for small rooms or minimal décor.
    Ensure runners extend beyond nightstands but not past the bed.

🍽️ Dining Room Rug Size Guide

Dining rooms work best with the “all legs on the rug” layout. Always match the rug shape with your dining table.

  • The rug should extend 24”–36” beyond each chair leg.
  • Chairs should remain on the rug even when pulled out.

🌿 Final Tips for Rug Measurement

  • Always measure length × width.
  • Add a 2-inch margin for handmade rugs.
  • Include border width when measuring outdoor rugs.

Remember — even the most beautiful rug can look off if the proportions aren’t right. The right size defines comfort, balance, and flow.

❓ Rug Size FAQs

Q1. What is the rule for rug size?
Your rug should be at least 6–8 inches wider than your sofa on both sides. Allow 18–36 inches of walkway space.

Q2. How do you choose a rug’s size and shape?
Measure your room and furniture first, then choose a rug that complements your layout.

Q3. When measuring a rug, what comes first?
Always measure length first, then width.

Q4. What are the standard rug sizes?
2x3 | 3x5 | 4x6 | 5x8 | 6x9 | 8x10 | 9x12 | 10x14 ft