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.

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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Textured wool area rug in a sunlit room
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