| Rugs are great for any room or area with tile, | | | | against a wall. |
| hardwood or laminate flooring that needs an extra bit | | | | Runners: Runners are long and narrow rugs that are |
| of warmth. They also can add an element of style and | | | | ideal for front entry ways and hallways. For an entry |
| texture to a room that is carpeted Rugs protect your | | | | way runner, measure the width of your door and the |
| feet from floors that are too hot, floors that are too | | | | length of the entry way. Subtract 12 inches from the |
| cold and provide some traction for your crazy pets | | | | length of your entry way and you will have dimension |
| who like to tear around the house at top speeds. | | | | for you runner. For a hallway, measure the length and |
| To get a "straight from the catalog" look, measure the | | | | width of the hallway. Subtract 12 inches from the width |
| rug space carefully to ensure you shop for a rug with | | | | and 24 inches from the length for the dimension of the |
| the perfect dimensions. It is important to purchase rugs | | | | rug. |
| with appropriate proportions for the rooms in your | | | | Kid's Room Rugs: There are a couple different |
| house to achieve the look of a well decorated room. | | | | approaches to rugs in kid's rooms. The first is putting a |
| Dining Room: Measure the perimeter of your dining | | | | rug under the bed; refer to bedroom for rug how to |
| room table and add 54" to the dimension. Ideally your | | | | find the best rug dimensions in this case. Another |
| rug is at least 2 feet away from walls and your rug is | | | | option is to put a rug in a corner which will set it off as |
| big enough for dining room chairs to fit on. | | | | the "play zone". Measure the area that you want to be |
| Living Room:The rug in your living room will sit neatly in | | | | the "play area," subtract 6 inches from the width and |
| the center of your main furniture such as couch, chairs | | | | length so the rug isn't pushed right up against the wall |
| and coffee table. The rug is not meant to show out | | | | and you have the perfect play area. |
| the back of your couch or chairs, but is centralized in | | | | Before you set out shopping, whether in store or online, |
| the living area. Measure the perimeter of your main | | | | take accurate measurement of the space you want a |
| furniture (not the entertainment center, which won't sit | | | | rug taking into account for all furniture you currently |
| under the rug) and subtract 24 inches from the length. | | | | own or are planning on purchasing for the room in the |
| If you don't have a coffee table, take 24 inches of | | | | near future. Shopping online adds the convenience of |
| your width as well and you will have the ideal | | | | being able to take note of the dimensions of a rug you |
| dimensions for a living room rug. | | | | are particularly interested in and measure out exactly |
| Bedroom Rugs: The best place for a rug in the | | | | how it will look before purchasing since you will be |
| bedroom is right under the bed. This way when you | | | | shopping at home. |
| hop out of bed in the morning your feet don't | | | | Rugs are a beautiful addition to any home and have |
| immediately hit cold floor. Measure the perimeter of the | | | | many practical uses, just don't forget that although |
| bed and add 24 inches to each side that isn't up | | | | style the most noticed element, size is important too! |