Collection: Asymmetrical Rugs

Choosing the right area rug size is essential for maximizing the visual and functional impact of your piece. A floor covering that is too large or too small can throw off the proportions of your space, which may in turn diminish the impact of the rest of your furniture and decor.

For a living room with a standard conversation set, consider an area rug that fits the entire conversation set with no overhang, or one that fits just the front legs of your sofa and any armchairs. In the first case, choose a large living room rug that extends at least eight inches beyond each side of the conversation set. In the second case, choose a floorcloth that will fit under at least one-third of each chair. But be mindful that it doesn’t extend to the wall – as a rule, there should be about 10 to 24 inches of floor space between your rug and the wall.

In a bedroom with a standard setup, you can choose a bedroom rug that will ground the entire furniture set, a piece that grounds most of the bed and just the front legs of the nightstands, or a piece that grounds the lower two-thirds of the bed and doesn’t reach the nightstands. In each case, you want a bedroom rug that centers underneath the bed with overhang at the foot of the bed, and spans as wide or wider than the furniture positioned on either side of the bed.

A dining room rug should be large enough to fit all four legs of each piece of furniture, including the table and chairs. Ideally, you should choose a piece that mirrors the shape of your dining table (i.e. a round rug for a round table) and is at least two feet wider on all sides than the dining table. This will give you ample space to pull out chairs.

What size rug for a living room?
The right living room rug size will depend on the size of your space, but typically, large pieces – like 12’x15’, 9’x12’, and 8’x10’ options – are great for living rooms.

What size rug is best for a queen bed?
For maximum impact, a rug should be 12 to 18 inches wider than the bed. When placed perpendicular to the bed, a rug under a queen bed should be at least seven feet long.

What size rug is best for a king bed?
A rug under a king bed should be at least eight to nine feet long.