Rug Size Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Every Room

Your rug isn’t just a background detail—it’s the design anchor. Whether you’re decorating a modern apartment or a spacious villa, this rug size guide by Ramsha Home will help you avoid the most common layout mistakes and create stunning, balanced interiors.

From living rooms and dining spaces to bedrooms and entryways, knowing how to size your rug correctly can elevate the entire room.

In living areas, scale is everything. The right rug size creates cohesion between your furniture and the space. Ideally, choose a rug that sits under the front legs of your sofa and accent chairs. For larger setups, opt for a bigger rug that fits the entire furniture set.

Interior tip: In open-plan spaces, use your rug to define zones and create visual harmony. Our best-selling large format area rugs are perfect for this purpose.

The dining room is one place where rug size truly matters. Your dining room rug should extend at least 24 inches beyond the edges of your table. This allows chairs to move freely without snagging on the edge.

At Ramsha Home, our 8×10 and 9×12 rugs work beautifully with most dining table sizes and add both luxury and practicality to the room.

Step out of bed onto soft, luxurious texture. In bedrooms, your rug should sit beneath the bed and extend 18–24 inches beyond each side. For a queen bed, a 9×12 rug is ideal; for king beds, go larger.

You can also style a smaller rug at the foot of the bed or layer a runner along one side to bring a boutique-hotel feel into your private space.

A hallway isn’t just a connector—it’s an opportunity to show off your style. Use a long runner rug, leaving 3–5 inches of space on each side. Choose textured or patterned rugs to add interest and personality.

The entryway is your home’s first impression. Select a rug shape and size that complements your layout. Round rugs soften tight spaces, while narrow rectangular rugs align with longer foyers. Just ensure the rug is wide enough to make a statement.

At Ramsha Home, we believe the perfect rug size is just as important as color, texture, or weave. A well-proportioned rug frames your space, enhances the layout, and creates that polished, high-end finish.

From minimal studios to large family homes, our rug collections are tailored to modern living—with size options for every layout and style.

• Living Room: At least under front legs of furniture or larger for full layout grounding.

• Dining Room: Extend 24” beyond the table on all sides.

• Bedroom: 9×12 for queens, larger for kings.

• Hallway: Runners with side margins visible.

• Entryway: Match the shape and don’t undersize.