Dining room rug size

Design a perfectly scaled dining room with Kathy Kuo Home's expert tips on choosing the right dining table for your home.

A large dining table for 8 measures about 3'x6’ or 4’x6’ and would fit best on a 9'x12' or 8’x10’ rug. This leaves you at least 24 inches on all sides.

An area rug is often the most important and significant item in your space. It grounds the room and creates the canvas to which everything will be added on. It is important that you consider the si…

Choosing a rug size for the dining room

Finding the PERFECT Size Rug For Your Living Room Can Be a Tough Task - But We Put Together a Simple Guide to Finding A Rug That Fits Your Space!

I often get asked how to pick the right size rug for under a dining table, under a bed, for an entry and really any spot! And since we are on the subject, I only believe in one design rule- you must pick the right size rug for your space! Let me show you some of my tips from some past makeovers we did. #rugs #homedecor

Not sure how to pick the right area rug size? We have your room by room guide! In the living room, make sure the rug extends under the front legs of the furniture. In the dining room, the rug should extend at least two feet from the table. And in the bedroom, your feet should touch when you get out of bed. More on the blog!

Placement and size matters when you’re choosing a new rug. Click through to see our guide on choosing the right rug for any space on The Home Depot Blog.

A guide for the best sizes of rugs for different rooms, the best rug materials for different uses, and ways to pair them in open floor plans.