Tags: Rugs | By: Shades Of Light | Date: March 15, 2021

  • Mid-Size Area & Accent Rugs, 4' x 6' to 8' x 10': The mid-sized rug range contains choices that may function well as area rugs for smaller living rooms or as accent rugs for larger living rooms. For example, an 8' x 10' rug would work well as an area rug in a small 10' x 13' living room but would work better as an accent rug in a 12' x 18' or larger room. While an area rug will have the key pieces of living room furniture sitting partially or fully on top of it, an accent rug will only anchor a portion of the room’s furniture, like a chair and bookshelf in a reading nook.

Bedroom rug placement is generally straightforward as bedroom furniture is typically more uniform and therefore easier to size against than living room furniture. Bedroom rugs primarily serve to provide warmth and softness underfoot as you step out of bed each morning, so the perfect placement ensures the sides of the bed are carpeted by your rug.

Bedroom rug placement guide

Where to Put a Dining Room Rug

Dining room rug placemnet guide

Office rug sizing and placement will depend on the size of your space and the purpose you want your rug to serve.

  • Office Area Rugs are sized according to the total dimensions of your room, filling at least half of the floor space. They add cohesion to your office furniture and protect your flooring.

  • Under Desk Rugs are sized based on your office’s central pieces of furniture – the desk and desk chair. This rug will help protect your flooring from the repetitive rolling of the office chair in and out of your under-desk space.

  • Tip: Because you want an under-desk rug to facilitate easy rolling for your office chair, choose a rug with a low pile (thin rather than thick). Synthetic fibers will stand up to the repeated rolling better than natural fibers.

  • Reading Nook Rugs can add style and warmth to a cozy reading corner of an office.

  • Tip: Pair a rug in this area with other stylish pieces like a comfy armchair, ottoman, side table, and bookshelf. With any of these rug styles, you can add even more floor protection with a rug pad. This extra layer of protection will also keep the rug from slipping and sliding, especially on hard flooring.

Nursery & Kids' Room Rugs

Sizing and placing a nursery or kids’ room rug is similar to sizing a rug for an adult bedroom. You can add large area rugs to children’s rooms to protect flooring and make the rooms seem more cohesive. Mid-sized rugs can be sized against a piece of furniture such as a crib, bed, or nightstand. Or you can choose accent rugs that add extra charm to special areas in your child’s room, such as a rocking area or play corner. But there are a few unique rug materials and placement considerations to consider when choosing a rug for children’s use.