The finishing layer
Area Rugs
The right rug is the soul of a room — warmth, acoustics, and a defined anchor over any hard floor. Browse by material, room, or style.
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Size guide
How to measure a room for a rug
A rug that's too small floats; too large and it disappears. The rule of thumb: leave 12–18 inches of floor visible around the rug's edge.
- Living room: front legs of all seating on the rug, or a 9×12 under the whole arrangement.
- Dining room: rug should extend 24" beyond the table on all sides so chairs stay on it.
- Bedroom: a 8×10 or 9×12, with the rug running under the lower two-thirds of the bed.
- Runner: 2.5×8 or 2.5×10 for hallways; leave 6–12" of floor at each end.

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