For the best rug size in your dining area measure the length and width of the table.
Area rug under coffee table size.
Option 2 larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12.
The front two legs of all major pieces of furniture should fit on your area rug sofas chairs tables and even beds.
All furniture legs resting on the rug just the front legs on the rug or all furniture except for the coffee table off the rug.
There are three main layouts.
This allows ample room for your guests chairs to sit comfortably on the rug.
If you want to be confident that you re choosing the right area rug size for your dining room table simply add at least 60 inches to the length and the width of your table to get your ideal rug size.
Choose a rug that s at least 2 feet longer on each side.
All legs on the rug.
For instance a 40 by 60 inch table should be paired with at least an 8 by 10 foot rug but would work best with a 9 by 12 foot rug.
If you are placing the rug under a coffee table make sure that it can accommodate all four legs of the table.
You don t need to go with a four season or jute rug as they did above but you can find a 9 x 12 option for under 200 at target but a more durable material will look appropriate.
When deciding on size use painter s tape to outline the area you d like to cover measure the perimeter and pick the nearest size in your favorite rug.
For smaller living rooms you have two options.
Area rugs that are 4 x 6 feet or 6 x 9 feet are generally suitable for using under coffee tables.
This rule allows the back legs of the chairs to be on the rug even when being used.
Don t be too funky and try to use round rugs with square tables leave that to the experts use a rectangular rug with rectangular coffee table and a round or oval area rug with a round or oval coffee table.
Dining room rugs should be large enough to cover the entire area under the table and beyond.
If you choose a layout with the sofa on the rug the rug should extend at least 6 on each side for proper scale.
Extend the rug 24 inches around a table it is much easier to maneuver dining chairs if there is at least 24 inches of rug extending from the edge of the table on all sides as shown in this design by d2 interiors.