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Dining Room Rug Size Guide

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Rugs can go a long way. They can bring a room together, create a focal point, provide texture to a room, add a splash of color or pattern, or tone down and neutralize when necessary.

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the basics

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As a general rule of thumb, the best dining room rugs are larger than all sides of the dining table by 24 to 30 inches all the way around.

Tips to Finding the Right Size Rug

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Arin Solange at Home

the basics

01.

As a general rule of thumb, the best dining room rugs are larger than all sides of the dining table by 24 to 30 inches all the way around. You’ll also want about 8-12 inches between the wall/furniture pieces and back of your dining room chairs.

Tips to Finding the Right Size Rug

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Consider the table shape

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Ideally, you want to pick the rug shape based on your table’s shape.

Tips to Finding the Right Size Rug

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style matters

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If you need to create the illusion of a wider and larger room, then a striped area rug may be the right rug for your space.  If you have a dramatic mirror or art work in your dining room that you want to be your focal point, then pick a color that is more neutral and a pattern that is muted.

Tips to Finding the Right Size Rug

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Shop Some of My Favorite Rugs

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Shop Some of My Favorite Rugs

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