What Size Rug Under Dining Table?

WHAT SIZE RUG UNDER DINING TABLE?

What size rug under dining table?

In other words, how big should a rug under dining table be?

In this post, we shall give you a dining table rug size chart which will help you to shop for the right under dining table rug.

If you are wondering if you should put a rug under a dining room table, that is also covered in this post, together with the rules of thumb for rugs under dining table.

Additionally, is you cannot afford a rug or want something else, we shall recommend to you 7 alternatives to rug under dining table.

We shall also show you beautiful pictures of rugs udder dining table to inspire your imagination on what value a rug can add to your home.

 

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Should You Put a Rug Under a Dining Room Table?

To some people that is a no no because they would assume that keeping such a rug clean would be too much work.

Personally, I think you should add a rug under a dining room table as long as the space is not crowded and it feels right.

A rug will beautify your home, add warmth and also make your guests feel more welcome and comfortable in your home space.

Read this post should you put a rug under a dining room table to discover the pros and cons of using a rug under a dining table.

Rule of Thumb for Rug Under Dining Table

When it comes to size, the rule of thumb is that the rug should be big enough such that all four legs of the chairs can be pulled out without reaching the rug edges or getting off the rug.

In terms of the rug pile, flat-weave or low pile rugs are more recommended than high pile or fluffy rugs which are easier to clean.

This rule of thumb for rug under dining table has more than 6 rules you should remember when choosing dining room rugs.

 

Alternative To Rug Under Dining Table

Sometimes your budget might be low such that you are not able to afford a high quality rug. In such cases, you can use cheaper replacements.

Other times, a rug might not blend well with your existing home décor. You might need another alternative to complement your design in such a case.

Check out these 7 alternatives to rug under dining table to find an option which might be great solution is the two scenarios above.

 

What Size Rug Under Dining Table

The least space or extra room left on all the four sides of the dining table is 24 inches.

Enough room will allow the chairs to be moved in and out of the dining table without getting off the rug.

That will protect the rug from damage and also make the guests or your family members more comfortable during eating hours.

The wrong placement….

When you look at the image above, do you notice that the legs of some chairs are outside the rug?

That can cause three problems;

• Damage of the rug: When a person pulls in the chair towards the dining table, the back legs which are slightly outside the rug will cause bunching up of the edges leading to strain on the rug fibers and eventually damage on them.

 

• Discomfort: The front legs of the chairs will be a little raised since they rest on the rug while the back legs will be on a lower level since they are outside the rug. That will strain the sitting position of anyone using that chair. Additionally, one does not have the freedom to move the chair around with ease.

 

• Slip accidents: The back legs of the chair can easily catch on the rug fibers causing slip and fall accidents. The rug edges can also cause the same accidents. This is true especially in homes with crawling babies, pets and elderly people.

 

• Rug bumps and creases: The on and off movements of the chairs out of the rug will cause rug migration which will eventually result into rug bumps, creases and wrinkles which can be very expensive and tedious to remove. You can also check this related guide on how to keep rugs in place when they are not anchored down by anything.

The right placement….

It is more advisable to buy your dining room furniture before you buy a rug so that you can get a rug which is the correct size.

The rule of thumb is that all the legs of the chairs should slide in and out freely while they sit comfortably on the rug as shown in the Image below;

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Dining Table Rug Size Chart

 

 

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How big should rug under dining table be?

What size rug for a table that seats 6?

6-Chair Rectangular dining table	8 x 10 feet Rectangular rug or Round rug
6-chair Oval dining table	9 x 12 feet  Oval or Square rug

 

What size rug for a table that seats 4?

4-chair Round or Square dining table	8 x 8 feet square rug or a round rug of 8 feet diameter.
4-chair Oval dining table or a Rectangular dining table	8 x 10 feet oval rug or rectangular rug

 

What size rug of a table that seats 8?

8-chair Rectangular dining table

9 x 12 feet rectangular rug or Oval rug

 

What size rug under a 48 round table?

You will need a rug which is larger by at least 48 inches for a 48-inch round table. That leaves you with rug sized below;

• A round rug with 8 feet diameter
• A square rug of 8 x 8 feet
• A rectangular rug of 8 x 10 feet

 

What size rug should go under a round dining table?

On a round dining table, you need a rug which is at least 24 inches larger than the table on all four sides to allow easy movement of the chairs.

For instance, below is an image for a sample of a square rug under round dining table size guide;

 

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