Do you want to know how to choose the perfect area rug size for any room in your home? You have come to the right place. 

how to choose the perfect area rug size for any room in your home

This article is a descriptive guide on how to choose the right rug size for your home space. We are assuming you have already gotten a rug already or planning to get one after picking from numerous area rugs ideas all over the internet but you are still stuck on the right size and shape to purchase for a particular space in your home? Don't worry we are overjoyed to help you in your journey. 

[Read: Best Living Room Rugs Ideas | Beautiful Area Rugs For Living Rooms]

But before we head to the main topic, let's consider some factors for choosing a good rug and they are:


What Size Should An Area Rug Be?

The size of an area rug should depend on your preferences and also the room composition should be considered also. 

Area rugs comprises of 7 popular measurements: 2×3, 3×5, 4×6, 5×8, 6×9, 8×10, 9×13 and 13×21.  These sizes fits uniquely into different spaces and they come in different shapes and colours. 


Should A Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than The Colour Of The Walls?

This is a common confusion and looking up "rug ideas" online can help. I'd recommend pinterest. For best visual quality, consider:

  • Pairing a dark rug with pastel and neutral rooms. 
  • White or floral rugs go well with dark rooms
  • Avoid using the same rug colour as with your room.

How To Choose The Best Rugs For Your Rooms 


We are going to cover every major rooms that can possibly be in an average home in this section. 

1. Living Room:
When choosing a rug for your living room space the one thing is to consider the shape of the room and furnitures in the room. So consider:
  • Bigger rugs ranging from 8×10 to 9×12 in size. 
  • Fluffy area rugs if you have a glass centre table.
  • Square or rectangular rugs, if you have a wooden centre table. 
  • It is advisable to place the area rug under the table or under the two front legs of your biggest upholstery if you don't have a centre table.

2. The Bedroom:
Bedroom rugs are adorable and trendy. Every room ideas online somehow managed to have a rug in it. Consider:
  • Smaller sizes like 4×6 at the foot of the bed or the left hand side of the bed are the best arrangement.
  • Rectangular and round rugs are the best for bedrooms.
  • You can never go wrong with plush fluffy rugs
  • Always go for easy to clean or at least stain resistant rugs

3. Bathrooms:
Using an area rug in the bathroom is a very good idea because it minimises slippage. To get a rug for your bathroom, consider:
  • Dark coloured small rectangular (21×34).
  • Super absorbent rugs with strong floor grips are welcomed.
  • A rug you can wash easily by machine or hand like: shaggy rug is highly recommended.

4. Front Door Welcome Mat:
When choosing a 13×17 front door welcome mat; it is best to consider:
  • Durability. Since it's going to be outdoor it need to be able to withstand harsh conditions.
  • Colours are also important, dark and brown colours are ideal. 

So if you ever consider purchasing an area rug, this article will guide in getting the perfect area rug size for your home.