The size of an area rug can dramatically alter the room s overall effect.
How to measure a round rug.
Below are some tips on how to measure for an area rug.
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.
Make it big enough for all of a room s major furniture pieces to touch that rule for square and rectangular rugs try to get at least part of the furniture pieces in your sitting area to touch the rug applies even stronger with a round rug.
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.
Select the area rug prior to selecting the paint.
Measuring for area rugs and the uncertainties associated with sizing area rugs is one of our customers biggest dilemmas.
Keep in mind that rug pads can easily be cut to size.
For an unconventional option choose a large round rug to distinguish your sitting area.
How to measure for an area rug.
Paint is available in a lot more colors than the other area within your decor.
This means that the ideal rug pad for a rug will be 2 shorter and narrower than the rug.
A rug that is too large for the room can paradoxically make the room feel smaller.
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.
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.
The right sized area rug will bring warmth and balance to the room creating the perfect finishing touch.