Long Rug Size
There are a few rules of thumb but a picture says it better.
Long rug size. Rounded arrangement for an unconventional option choose a large round rug to distinguish your sitting area. The size of the rug you select should take into account how you plan to arrange the furniture along with the size of the room. So long as it s properly centered among your furniture a smaller area rug will look intentional and well styled. Placing the correct size rug in your space is as important as choosing the right color or pattern.
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. The front two legs of all major pieces of furniture should fit on your area rug sofas chairs tables and even beds. This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug. The rug size helps organize the seating area and create distinction in the room.
A rug that is too big especially in open floor plans may put the area designations off. A rug that it is too small will shift the balance of the room unfavorably. 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. For example the perfect rug pad for a 5 x 8 rug is 4 10 x 7 10.
A good rule of thumb for choosing the right size rug pad is to leave 1 of rug overhang on all sides of the rug pad. Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space. Larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12. Place the front legs of the sofa on top of the rug.