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When shopping for a rug for under your dining room table, a question that gets asked a lot is “what size rug for a dining room table<\/strong>“?<\/p>\n We can all agree that there is some science involved- well, maybe math- when looking to find the right size rug. Industry standards for the size of rug that you should use are very helpful, but the envelope can be pushed depending upon the size of your room and any creative design elements that may come into play.<\/p>\n The first step to looking for a dining room rug is to determine what style best fits your room and personality.<\/p>\n In our grandparents\u2019 day, the size options were pretty simple. A few standard sizes for a few standard setups. Those days are gone, and when shopping for rugs nowadays you\u2019ll find them in almost any size imaginable. Don\u2019t be overwhelmed! There are still standard sizes available, and unless you\u2019re exploring the infinite options of custom sizing, finding the right size rug shouldn\u2019t take you too much time.<\/p>\n Industry standards state that a rug should average a size of 24\u201d larger than your dining room table. This will allow for guests to pull their dining chairs<\/a> out without scratching flooring or getting hung up on the edge of the rug. Remember that these are just standards and every rug\/table relationship won\u2019t be exactly the same.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s explore rug sizing for some of the most standard sizes of seating arrangements or tables.<\/p>\n Our smallest, most intimate table is the bistro table. Romanticized in old movies set in far away places such as Venice or Paris, the bistro has led to many second dates and even a proposal here and there!<\/p>\n The average size of a bistro table is 32-36. With this being said, and the fact that most bistros are round, your best choice for a complimentary rug would be a 6 foot round rug.<\/p>\n Depending upon your surroundings and other furnishings, you could also move your rug size up to incorporate other pieces. In this case, consider the room size and what other pieces may be incorporated.<\/p>\n Your dining table is intimate. You are not a big entertainer or have chosen a table that is just the right size for your family of four. This is where we start to see more options depending upon your table shape.<\/p>\n When scouting for a rug with a square or round, 4 person table, the average 4 person square or round is between 48\u201d and 60\u201d. Keeping this in mind the footprint that the rug would need to incorporate 24\u201d around the table, your best bet is to stick with a 6 or 8 foot round or square rug depending on if your table is on the low or high end of the scale.<\/p>\n The average size of the American family, according to the 2019 Census is 3.1 people. When you take into consideration that most tables are not built to accommodate 3.1 people, we can only assume that households purchasing a dining table that seats over 4 must entertain or use their tables for other activities than eating.<\/p>\n The 6 person table is the perfect size for small get togethers, game night or late nights studying.<\/p>\n The average 6 person round table is 42\u201d. An 8 foot round rug would work perfectly with a 6 person round dining table.<\/p>\n The average 6 person square table is 50\u201d. An 8 or 9 foot square rug works best for this size 6 seater.<\/p>\n The average 6 person rectangular table is 30\u201d x 60\u201d. The ideal rug for this size table would be a 6 foot by 9 foot.<\/p>\n As we explore what size rug is best for your table, keep in mind that, if you have a very large family or you are often entertaining hoards of people, your dining table size may be much larger than most. As we start to explore larger tables that seat anywhere between 8-12 guests, your rug size grows immensely in comparison to our intimate bistro that we mentioned at the beginning of this process.<\/p>\n With this being said, we are reaching an entirely different approach to your rug. Larger tables that seat 8-12 people may or may not have a leaf that can be removed or added when your guest list grows.<\/p>\n When considering the best size rug for your dining room table in a large room, with a large table, take into consideration that you can break the 24\u201d rule. In a larger room, with a larger table, your scale is much- you guessed it- LARGER. It is ok to consider the room size as your footprint for the rug and then, add your table, chairs, buffet<\/a> and any other additions to be incorporated on top of the rug.<\/p>\n Pablo Picasso wrote \u201cLearn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.\u201d<\/p>\n Now that we have given you the guidelines learned in every interior design course taught from the beginning of time, it\u2019s your job to use these rules as a reference and no longer a rule. This is why mathematicians are not the ones we call when we want design help.<\/p>\n Take a risk, take a chance and explore your options when finding the perfect rug. Maybe it\u2019s not just one rug you are looking for. Maybe you find several irregular shaped rugs that can be placed in such a way that gives you the desired footprint without adhering to the norm. When exploring this route, be sure to pick a thinner, backless rug.<\/p>\n Let us help you at Furnish when looking for a rug or rugs for your dining room table in Raleigh<\/a>! Serving the\u00a0Apex<\/a>,\u00a0Raleigh<\/a>,\u00a0Chapel Hill<\/a>,\u00a0Wake Forest<\/a>,\u00a0Durham<\/a>, and\u00a0Cary<\/a>\u00a0areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When shopping for a rug for under your dining room table, a question that gets asked a lot is “what size rug for a dining room table“? We can all agree that there is some science involved- well, maybe math- when looking to find the right size rug. 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<\/h2>\nBreaking all the rules!<\/h2>\n