How to measure for an area rug.
How to measure a round rug.
A rug that is too small for your space can cause the room to feel uninviting.
For example the perfect rug pad for a 5 x 8 rug is 4 10 x 7 10.
When measuring remember that the rug s curved edges could look odd if they don t allow enough of the furniture pieces to rest on top.
For an unconventional option choose a large round rug to distinguish your sitting area.
Opt for a standard size rug that is large enough to accommodate all of your furniture with a few inches to spare or at least large enough to accommodate the front legs of each piece.
Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size.
A 48 inch diameter round table comfortably seats four to six people but access is awkward if the rug is too small and the arrangement.
A good rule of thumb for choosing the right size rug pad is to leave 1 of rug overhang on all sides of the rug pad.
What size area rug should go under a 48 inch round table.
Select the area rug prior to selecting the paint.
Paint is available in a lot more colors than the other area within your decor.
The right sized area rug will bring warmth and balance to the room creating the perfect finishing touch.
This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug.
Below are some tips on how to measure for an area rug.
Measuring for area rugs and the uncertainties associated with sizing area rugs is one of our customers biggest dilemmas.