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your guide to finding

THE PERFECT RUG

We took the guesswork out of choosing
the right rug for every room.

Design Tips

The front legs of sofas and chairs
should sit on the rug.

Leave at least 6” of rug space
on each side of the furniture.

Make sure there is at least 1’ of exposed
floor between the rug and walls.

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  • LOVESEAT + ARMCHAIR

    5’ x 8’

  • SOFA + LOVESEAT + ARMCHAIR

    8’ x 10’ or 9’ x 12’

  • sectional sofa

    9’ x 12’

  • SOFA with chaise

    9’ x 12’

  • Grand soFa + 2 ARMCHAIRS

    9’ x 12’

  • SOFA + LOVESEAT + ARMCHAIR

    10’ x 14’

Shop Popular Sizes for the Living Room

Pick The Perfect Material

Find the right foundation best suited for your living room.

Neutral textures, like a
sustainable jute or sisal, look
great solo or as a foundation
for layering a smaller rug.

Shop Natural Fiber

Hand-knotted and
Persian-style wool rugs are
equally durable and timeless.
Plus, the intricate patterns
hide dirt with ease.

Shop Wool

Beautiful yet durable
performance rugs can handle
everything from daily foot
traffic to spilled popcorn.

Shop Performance

how to layer rugs

Style a smaller rug on top of a larger area rug to bring
depth and visual interest to any arrangement.

Get the Look

Start with a neutral base, like a textured
sisal or nubby jute. Next, layer a smaller rug,
like a colorful flat weave, soft wool rug
or genuine hide, on top.

The top rug should be roughly
2/3 the size of the base.

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Design Tips

Choose a rug that is large enough to fit
all four chair legs when they are pulled out.

Leave at least 24” between the backs
of the chairs and the edges of the rug.

If the table is extendable, select a rug size that
can accommodate the table at its longest length.

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Rectangle or Oval Tables

  • 84”–96” Table, Seats 8–10

    9’ x 12’

  • 60” Table, Seats 4–6

    8’ x 10’

  • 72” Table, Seats 6–8

    8’ x 10’

Round or Square Tables

  • 60” Table, Seats 6

    9’ x 12’ or 8’ x 10’

  • 48” Table, Seats 4

    8’ x 10’

  • 60” Table, Seats 6

    8’ Round

  • 48” Table, Seats 4

    6’ Round

Shop Popular Sizes for the Dining Room

Pick The Perfect Material

Find the right foundation best suited for your dining room.

Pretty patterned wool rugs
add a pop of personality yet
are easy to spot-clean after
a lively dinner party.

Shop Wool

Durable and sustainable
jute rugs goes with any
style decor and is ideal
for medium-traffic areas,
like formal dining rooms.

Shop Natural Fiber

how to layer rugs

Style a smaller rug on top of a larger area rug to bring
depth and visual interest to any arrangement.

Get the Look

Start with a neutral base, like a textured
sisal or nubby jute. Next, layer a smaller rug,
like a colorful flat weave, soft wool rug
or genuine hide, on top.

The top rug should be roughly
2/3 the size of the base.

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Design Tips

The most common rule of thumb is to
choose a rug that extends at least a foot
from either side of the bed.

For larger rooms or beds, consider a rug
that can also comfortably fit your nightstands.

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Queen Size Bed

  • 5’ x 8’

  • 8’ x 10’

  • 9’ x 12’

King Size Bed

  • 2–3’ x 5’

  • 2.5’ x 9’

  • 8’ x 10’

  • 9’ x 12’

  • 10’ x 14’

Pick The Perfect Material

Find the right foundation best suited for your bedroom.

A patterned wool
rug is a popular bedroom
choice thanks to its smooth,
long-lasting fibers that are
soft to the touch.

Shop Wool

Super plush and with
a deep pile, our on-trend
shag rugs bring unparalleled
softness to a bedroom.

Shop Shag

Add natural,
goes-with-anything style
in your bedroom with a soft
and sustainable jute rug.

Shop Natural Fiber

how to layer rugs

Style a smaller rug on top of a larger area rug to bring
depth and visual interest to any arrangement.

Get the Look

Start with a neutral base, like a textured
sisal or nubby jute. Next, layer a smaller rug,
like a colorful flat weave, soft wool rug
or genuine hide, on top.

The top rug should be roughly
2/3 the size of the base.

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Design Tips

Choose a rug that frames the door or can
be centered in front of an entry bench or table.

If the opening of the door is obstructed
by the rug, use a runner or 3’ x 5’ rug centered
in the space instead.

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  • small space entryway

    5’ x 8’

  • long entryway

    8’ x 10’ or 9’ x 12’

  • midsize entryway

    9’ x 12’

  • large entrywaY

    9’ x 12’

Shop Popular Sizes for the Entryway

Pick The Perfect Material

Find the right foundation best suited for your entryway.

Hand-knotted
or Persian-style wool rugs
always make an entrance
with their sophisticated yet
durable design.

Shop Wool

Beautiful yet resilient
performance rugs can handle
foot traffic and the occasional
trail of muddy rain boots.

Shop Performance

Pick a durable material,
like a natural sisal, that can
stand up to daily comings
and goings with ease.

Shop Natural Fiber

how to layer rugs

Style a smaller rug on top of a larger area rug to bring
depth and visual interest to any arrangement.

Get the Look

Start with a neutral base, like a textured
sisal or nubby jute. Next, layer a smaller rug,
like a colorful flat weave, soft wool rug
or genuine hide, on top.

The top rug should be roughly
2/3 the size of the base.

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Design Tips

Place a 2.5’ x 9’ runner on one side of a
kitchen island or in a galley kitchen.

For smaller spaces, opt for 2’ x 3’ rug in
front of the sink in the space instead.

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  • 2’ x 3’

  • 2.5’ x 9’

  • 2.5’ x 9’

Shop Popular Sizes for the Kitchen

Pick The Perfect Material

Find the right foundation best suited for your kitchen.

Beautiful yet durable
performance rugs can handle
the hustle and bustle of the
mornings as well as recipes
gone awry.

Shop Performance

A durable sisal rug
grounds a kitchen with
warmth and depth but
won’t cry over spilled milk.

Shop Natural Fiber

how to layer rugs

Style a smaller rug on top of a larger area rug to bring
depth and visual interest to any arrangement.

Get the Look

Start with a neutral base, like a textured
sisal or nubby jute. Next, layer a smaller rug,
like a colorful flat weave, soft wool rug
or genuine hide, on top.

The top rug should be roughly
2/3 the size of the base.

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Design Tips

Choose a small rug or runner
to place in front of the sink.

For larger vanities, place rugs at the foot
of every sink or use one long runner.

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  • Bath MAt

    21” x 34”

  • 2 Bath Mats

    8’ x 10’ or 9’ x 12’

  • midsize bathroom

    21” x 34”

  • double wide bath rug

    24” x 64”

  • runner

    ~2.5’ x 9’

  • runner

    2.5’ x 9’

Shop Bathroom Rugs by Type

The Perfect Material

Make a splash
in the bathroom with
a performance rug that
isn’t scared of water.

Shop PERFORMANCE

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Your Perfect Rug?

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