There are a few rules of thumb but a picture says it better.
Common area rug sizes.
A rug that is too small for your space can cause the room to feel uninviting.
With regular vacuuming the shedding will decrease over time.
The size of an area rug can dramatically alter the room s overall effect.
But the key is to find the right area rug in the right size because an area rug that is the wrong size has the opposite effect that you want it actually takes style away from the room.
Placing the correct size rug in your space is as important as choosing the right color or pattern.
Large room size rugs 9 x 12 is common will look best with a floating furniture arrangement where the furnishings are pulled away from the wall and rest entirely on the rug surface.
Transitional hand woven rug wool pile.
A rug that it is too small will shift the balance of the room unfavorably.
To avoid looking awkward your rug should be at least a foot wider than your sofa on either side.
Rather than placing your area rug at the room s center use the setup of your seating to determine the best placement.
We recommend use of a rug pad not included.
A rug that is too large for the room can paradoxically make the room feel smaller.
As a general rule your area rug should be about the size of your living room s seating area to ground the conversation space.
The right sized area rug will bring warmth and balance to the room creating the perfect finishing touch.
Area rugs can be layered over wood floors tile broadloom wall to wall carpet and even other area rugs.