How to Get the Right Size
Yesterday I overheard Danielle in Customer Care helping one of our customers decide what size rug to order. I figured this might be a good topic to discuss, so here are some tips.
If you’re looking for a rug for under a coffee table, you can generally assume that a 4x6 or a 6x9 will be the size you need, but here’s how to make sure. Measure the size of your coffee table and add 4 to 6 inches to both the length and the width. Now, look for a rug that has approximately those measurements. And don’t worry, design is an art not a science and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Once you find the right size and get it home, here’s how to place it so it looks balanced. Put your rug over the rug pad and then the coffee table on top. Now, place the other furniture around the rug leaving a gap of 6 to 12 inches. Realize that you made need more or less space between the rug and the other furniture, but when you’re finished there should be a balance.
Dining room tables follow a similar route. Measure your dining room table and then add 4 feet to both the length and the width. Now, look for a rug that is similar to these sizes. (Note you’ll probably need an 8x10 or larger) One thing you will want to remember is that you need a large enough rug so that the chairs around the table stay on the rug when people are seated in them.
Room size rugs – you’ll want to leave an even area around the room that isn’t covered by the rug. The size of your room will determine this but it’s usually at least 18” and can be as much as 4-5 feet. Assuming that you like to have furniture in your room (I know I find it more comfortable) it’s quite acceptable to have the front legs of a sofa on the rug and the back legs off. You may need furniture coasters to make sure the back legs are level with the front.
You can use these tips on other piece of furniture as well, such as pianos, desks, or beds, the best idea is to make it look the way you want it to, you have to live with it and love it, and if you need more help just give Customer Care a call and we will be glad to add our 2 cents worth.
One last thing, make sure you put rug pad down when placing furniture over a rug, it helps keep the rug in place and prevents creeping and bunching.
Until again,
Your rug fanatic,
Paul Johnson
Buyer for Rugs to My Door
If you’re looking for a rug for under a coffee table, you can generally assume that a 4x6 or a 6x9 will be the size you need, but here’s how to make sure. Measure the size of your coffee table and add 4 to 6 inches to both the length and the width. Now, look for a rug that has approximately those measurements. And don’t worry, design is an art not a science and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Once you find the right size and get it home, here’s how to place it so it looks balanced. Put your rug over the rug pad and then the coffee table on top. Now, place the other furniture around the rug leaving a gap of 6 to 12 inches. Realize that you made need more or less space between the rug and the other furniture, but when you’re finished there should be a balance.Dining room tables follow a similar route. Measure your dining room table and then add 4 feet to both the length and the width. Now, look for a rug that is similar to these sizes. (Note you’ll probably need an 8x10 or larger) One thing you will want to remember is that you need a large enough rug so that the chairs around the table stay on the rug when people are seated in them.
Room size rugs – you’ll want to leave an even area around the room that isn’t covered by the rug. The size of your room will determine this but it’s usually at least 18” and can be as much as 4-5 feet. Assuming that you like to have furniture in your room (I know I find it more comfortable) it’s quite acceptable to have the front legs of a sofa on the rug and the back legs off. You may need furniture coasters to make sure the back legs are level with the front.
You can use these tips on other piece of furniture as well, such as pianos, desks, or beds, the best idea is to make it look the way you want it to, you have to live with it and love it, and if you need more help just give Customer Care a call and we will be glad to add our 2 cents worth.
One last thing, make sure you put rug pad down when placing furniture over a rug, it helps keep the rug in place and prevents creeping and bunching.
Until again,
Your rug fanatic,
Paul Johnson
Buyer for Rugs to My Door
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