Rug Sizing Per Room

The right rug size changes everything. It can make a space feel grounded, finished, and calm.

Below is a practical sizing guide by room, based on the sizes we see most often, plus a few easy rules that help you choose with confidence.

Before we start, a quick rule before you start: When in doubt, size up. A slightly larger rug almost always looks more intentional than a rug that feels too small for the zone.

Living Room

As An Accent Piece: Use a smaller rug to add texture, define a chair moment, or create a layered look.

Styling notes: Great for a reading nook, an entry corner, or layered over a larger natural fiber rug. If you are placing it under a coffee table only, make sure the front legs of at least one seating piece can touch the rug, even just slightly.

Most Popular Sizes: 3x5, 4x6, 5x7


To Ground All Your Furniture: This is the classic “everything feels tied together” approach, and it usually looks the most polished.

Styling notes: Aim for at least the front legs of your sofa and chairs to sit on the rug. If you have a large sectional, 9x12 often reads best, even if 8x10 technically fits.

Most Popular Sizes: 6x7, 6x9, 8x10, 9x12



Bedroom

Warm Foundation: A larger rug under the bed softens the whole room and makes getting out of bed feel better.

Styling notes: The rug should extend past the sides of the bed so your feet land on it. If your room can handle it, 9' x 12' under a king tends to look especially balanced.

Most popular sizes: 6' x 9', 8' x 10', 9' x 12', 11' x 15'


Mix and Match: Smaller rugs on each side of the bed, or a runner at the foot, add softness and warmth without needing one large rug.

Styling notes: This works best when your bed is centered and you like a cleaner, more minimal look.  If you have room, a 5x7 on one side can also be beautiful for a slightly more generous feel

Most popular sizes: 3' x 5', 4' x 6', 5' x 7'


Wall Decor

Rug as Art: A rug on the wall adds warmth and texture, and it can fill a large blank space without feeling heavy.

Styling notes: Choose a piece with strong texture or a graphic motif so it reads from across the room. Hang it like art, with breathing room around it, rather than trying to “fill” every inch of wall.

Most popular sizes: 3' x 5', 4' x 6'


Home Office

Complement the Desk: The goal is comfort underfoot, plus a rug that frames the workspace so it feels like its own zone.

Styling notes: Make sure your chair can roll, or opt for a flatter weave. If your desk is floating in the room, consider sizing up so the rug extends behind the chair.

Most popular sizes: 3' x 5', 3' x 8',  4' x 6', 5' x 7'


Runners

Hallway Transition: A runner turns a pass through space into a moment. It also makes hallways feel longer and more finished.

Styling notes: Leave a small border of floor visible on each side so it looks intentional. In a longer hallway, a 10’ runner often feels more proportional than a shorter one.

Most popular sizes: 30” x 7’, 30” x 10’, 3' x 8'


Kitchen and Bathroom Accent: A smaller runner adds warmth where you stand the most, in front of the sink or vanity.

Styling notes:  Low Hand-Knots and Flatter weaves are easiest to live with in these spaces. If you are styling in front of a double vanity or long counter, 7’ to 10’ tends to look best.

Most popular sizes: 30” x 5’, 30” x 7’, 30” x 10’, 3' x 8'