Area Rug Sizes Explained: Best Sizes for Living Room, Bedroom, and Dining Spaces

When it comes to decorating your home, choosing the right area rug size is just as important as selecting the perfect colour or pattern. The right-sized rug gives your room warmth, charm and also helps to set up the layout. At Yak Carpet, we specialise in exquisite handmade rugs and carpets that elevate any interior. In this guide, we explain the ideal rug sizes for your living room, bedroom, and dining area, so your space looks both stylish and well-balanced.

Best Rug Sizes for the Living Room

The living room is often the heart of the home, and your rug should anchor your furniture layout.

9×12 ft or 8×10 ft rugs: Perfect for larger living rooms where all furniture legs, including the sofa and chairs, rest on the rug. The result is a room that looks elegant and unified.

6×9 ft rugs: Ideal for medium-sized rooms where the front legs of furniture sit on the rug and the back legs rest off it.

5×8 ft rugs: Best for smaller spaces or for placing under a coffee table, with furniture surrounding it.

For the rug to match the room nicely, make sure you always see at least 18 inches of floor edge around it.

Recommended: Handknotted wool or silk rugs from Yak Carpet for durability and charm.

Ideal Rug Sizes for the Bedroom

Rugs in the bedroom add warmth underfoot and enhance cosiness.

9×12 ft rugs: Suitable for king-size beds, allowing the rug to extend on all sides and under bedside tables.

8×10 ft rugs: A great option for queen-size beds, covering space under the bed and extending beyond the sides.

Runner rugs (2.5×7 ft or 3×10 ft): Placed on either side or at the foot of the bed for smaller bedrooms or when you don’t want to cover the entire floor.

Yak Carpet offers a wide variety of handknotted bedroom rugs that offer both comfort and style.

Best Rug Sizes for the Dining Room

The rug should go past the dining table to ensure that chairs are always seated on the rug, even after being pulled out.

8×10 ft rugs: Suitable for most 6-seater dining tables.

9×12 ft rugs: Recommended for 8 to 10 seater tables, giving ample space on all sides.

6×9 ft rugs: Best for smaller dining sets like round or square tables for 4.

Pro Tip: Ensure the rug extends at least 24 inches past the edge of the dining table on all sides.

Choose stain-resistant, easy-to-clean wool rugs from Yak Carpet’s dining collection for practicality and elegance.

Conclusion

Selecting the right area rug size can transform your living room, bedroom, or dining space. Whether you’re going for a traditional or modern aesthetic, Yak Carpet offers a curated range of handmade rugs online in India and globally. From oversized area rugs to custom sizes, every piece is crafted with precision, tradition, and passion.

Explore Yak Carpet’s vast collection today and find the perfect rug size to elevate your space.