If you want to be confident that you re choosing the right area rug size for your dining room table simply add at least 60 inches to the length and the width of your table to get your ideal rug size.
Dining rug size.
While size is an important consideration when choosing any rug size is even more important to consider when buying a dining room rug.
Now you have a the perfect size rug for your dining room.
Because dining tables vary widely in shape and size there is no one perfect size of rug for all dining rooms.
Some say that you should measure your table with the leaves in and then add 15 30 inches for the right size rug but i say how often do most people use the leaves and how many of our dining rooms are adequate and comfortable for dining except on thanksgiving christmas and big get togethers with the leaves in on a regular basis.
Ideally a dining room rug should be large enough to let you place your dining table and chairs on it.
An even wider border is ideal.
Browse area rugs in the houzz shop.
We generally allow 18 24 around the perimeter of the table so that when you pull your chair out your chair stays on the rug.
Match to dining set.
Deciding the correct size of rug for your dining room can be tricky.
A good size for an 8 chair rectangular dining table is about 9.
To be sure you are getting the correct size rug measure your dining table add 24 inches or more on each side and mark the area directly on the floor with painter s tape.
Here are my tried and true tips for selecting the correct rug size.
For a 6 chair rectangular dining table you would typically need a rectangular 8 x 10 feet rug.
The correct size for you will depend on the dimensions of your dining table.