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Size Up the Right Area Rug for Your Room

One of the main purposes of a rug is to help define a space. When choosing one, you’ll be considering the floor space you have, what furniture you want on and around it and the connection and balance between the two. Some typical rug sizes are: 4 by 6 or 5 by 7 feet (standard), 6 by 9 ft. (large) and 8 by 10 or 9 by 12 ft. (extra large), but often you can have a rug custom sized. Before you go shopping, use masking tape or newspaper to map out the ideal rug size on your floor and see how your furniture will fit. When in doubt, go slightly bigger — it’s always easier to tuck more of the rug under furniture than it is to make a small rug fill a big space. Here’s how to choose a rug to define your room.
A round rug under an armchair can define a reading or relaxing nook within a larger space, such as a bedroom or living area. It also works under a small desk in the corner of a room. Typically, a round rug under an armchair needs to be at least 4 to 5 ft. in diameter.

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