Rug Guides

A rug can make a room feel finished or make it look like something went wrong, and in most cases the difference is size. This section covers how to pick the right rug for the space you actually have: how big to go in a living room, how far a rug should sit under a queen or king bed, and how much of the floor a dining table needs covered so the chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out. You will find plain measurements instead of vague advice, such as leaving 12 to 18 inches of bare floor around the edges and getting the front legs of the sofa onto the rug. We also look at the small decisions that decide whether a rug works day to day: pile height, a non-slip pad, and which materials hold up to kids, pets and a front door that opens straight into the room. When you are ready to run the numbers for your own room, try our Rug Size Calculator.

Shop Rugs