The right rug will anchor your space provide a well balanced feel to the room and still be practical enough to handle the occasional spill.
Dining room rug layout.
In this space a long rectangular pick follows the lines of an l shaped bench defining the dining area from the rest of the kitchen.
Photography by studio mcgee.
A dining room rug should follow the same basic sizing rules as a living room rug with special consideration given to the table and chairs.
Finding the right rug can make all the difference when trying to tie together your dining room.
Ideally the rug should be both functional and fashionable.
It s definitely easier to clean just lift the chairs up and sweep.
We have a large area rug in the living room and no rug under the dining room table in the dining room.
We have hardwood floors and the living room is open to the dining room.
Most dining room rugs are rectangles but any shape can work.
Choose a rug shape to complement your dining room furniture.
It is most pleasing to the eye for the rug to reflect the shape of the table.
A good dining room rug will help define the space its in like a picture frame and provide color and texture to the room.
I really like it that way and feel like it simplifies the space and makes it look a little bigger.
Pull cues from any built ins in the room and let those dimensions determine the size and location of your rug.
The hunt for the perfect dining room area rug can take some consideration planning and time.