Rugs Buying Guide

All your furniture should fit on the rug without feeling crowded.

Recommended sizes:

9x12' or 11x14'

The front legs should be on the rug. All the furniture should be on the same rug.

Recommended sizes:

6x9' or 8x10'

A smaller rug under the center piece of furniture defines the space.

Recommended sizes:

4x6' or 5x7'

At least 6" of rug should be showing on all sides.

Each rug should start at the nightstands & end at the foot of the bed. Make sure each rug is at least 1' wide.

You can start the rug in front of your nightstands & extend past the foot of the bed or start the rug at the wall. You’ll want to have 1–3' of rug showing on each side, depending on the look you like.

Best for low-traffic areas like bedrooms or family rooms. Typically woven or tufted shag construction.

Best for medium-to-high-traffic areas & will work for most rooms. Typically woven, tufted cut or loop construction.

Best for high-traffic areas like dining rooms & hallways. Typically woven, tufted cut or loop construction trimmed short.

Best for transitional or outdoor areas, like patios or playrooms. Typically flatweave, natural fiber or indoor-outdoor construction.

-Natural fiber

-Soft

-Machine washable

-Durable

-Softest natural plant fiber

-May fade or darken in direct sunlight

-Will disintegrate if consistently exposed to moisture

-Stain resistant

-Repels water

-Less expensive