Dining Table Rug Placement

4 key tips to getting them right.

Dining table rug placement.

Finding a dining room rug that is both practical and stylish is no easy feat. Too small rugs can trip up chairs. This rule allows the back legs of the chairs to be on the rug even when being used. The hunt for the perfect dining room area rug can take some consideration planning and time.

It s best to avoid placing expensive area rugs in areas where there are likely to be spills and accidents. A round table does not need an round rug measure the table at it s widest part and add 15 25 inches for a rug. A cut carpet remnant works great as a dining room rug. A loose rule of thumb to follow is that your rug should be extended at least 24 inches around the table.

Finding the right rug can make all the difference when trying to tie together your dining room. With a round table like this mid century modern tulip dining table you have the option of a large round rug fitting the scale of the. Placing a rug in the dining room is essentially all about the experience of sitting at the dining table. But a good rug can bring color texture warmth and style to the dining room making the hunt well worth the effort.

You ll want to center the rug under your dining table and then make sure it s big enough. Don t place your best rugs in danger. 5 x 8 use a 5 x 8 rectangular rug in smaller dining areas. A rug can be placed over low nap wall to wall carpeting.

If you are placing a rug under the bed it is important to make sure the rug sticks out roughly 2 feet on each side of the bed excluding the sides of the bed that rest against a wall. Always use a rug pad. Rugs under dining tables. While it s tempting to place your best rug in a focal point of the house such as your dining room you might want to think twice about it.

There s a lot to consider when it comes to a rug for under your dining table. Ideally the rug should be both functional and fashionable. Table and all four chair legs on the rug. The same can be said for area rug placement in the bedroom or the dining area.

8 x 10 or 9 x 12 these rugs will generally accommodate 6 8 chairs. My beautiful new rug still has some fold waves in it. In this case the 12 18 space between the rug and perimeter of the room works just fine because the rug placement is in scale with the table and there s plenty of room to scoot. 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.

So that s what we ll delve further into in today s post. Now i need your help. The right rug will anchor your space provide a well balanced feel to the room and still be practical enough to handle the occasional spill. Remember to leave approximately 18.