the Rug Buying Guide
An essential design element, finding the perfect rug is easy when you keep these considerations in mind:
Size
A large rug can make any room feel bigger. See our guides below tofind the right size for your room.
Material
Consider materials that stand up to foot traffic (like natural fibers) and life’s little spills (like easy-care performance rugs).
Style
Choose a style that complements your decor—from timeless hand-knotted rugs to contemporary patterned designs.
Dining Room Rugs
Because you’re serving up more than style here, opt for vacuum-friendly flatweave rugs or stain-resistant, high-performance rugs designed for easy cleanup.
sizing + placement guide
To make sure all four legs of your chairs fit comfortably on the rug even when they’re pulled out, plan for 33" from the edge of the rug to the table.
Rectangular Table
8' x 10' or 9' x 12'For tables seating up to 8, choose an 8' x 10'. For more than 8 seats, size up to a 9'x 12'.
Round Table
8' x 10'Look for 18" clearance from the table tothe rug’s edge to accommodate chairs.
Oval Table
9' x 12'To keep chair legs squarely on the rug, planfor 24" between the table and the rug.
60" Table
8' RoundA table that seats 6, scale up to an 8' round rug, so all legs stay on the rug.
48" Table
7' RoundAdd at least 3' to the diameter of your table to find the right size.
choose your material
Choose yarn-dyed wool for rich color and softness, high-performance synthetics for stain-resistance, or a viscose blend for luxe sheen.
These durable favorites areextra cozy and highly resilient.
Handcrafted and sustainably sourced, these neutral, natural classics ground any space.
Versatile, cozy, and modern, these high-quality rugs are easy styling pieces.
Made by hand, these one-of-a-kind styles are designed to last and love.
Hypoallergenic, family-friendly styles are perfect indoors and out.
Get the Layered Look
A designer secret for added color, texture, and personality—layering rugs helps you define asmaller corner of the room or show off a special rug too small for your space.
STEP1
Pick a large neutral flatweave, sisal, or jute rug as your base.
STEP2
Choose a smaller accent rug in a contrasting color, pile, or pattern to lay on top.
STEP3
Adjust the angle of the top rug to reveal 1'-3' of the bottom rug beneath it.
