Who said rugs were just for your living room? Whether you’re enjoying late-night takeout, hosting a cocktail party, or serving Thanksgiving dinner, a chic area rug can really tie together your dining room. Read on for some of my tips to find the perfect style that will compliment your dining room!
Speaking of dining rooms, the right rug can really elevate your dining experience, no matter what’s on the menu. A great rug (like the ones found here!) is meant to be the foundation for your room. It’s important to find the right rug for you — after all, this will likely be the biggest piece of décor in that space.
Aside from added style, there are plenty of other advantages to having a dining room rug. The rug can soften sound and protect your dining room floors from scuffs, which is great if you have little ones running around.
There are a couple of factors to consider when selecting a dining room rug — firstly, the size of your table as well as the shape. For round dining tables, you’ll want a round rug and for square/rectangle tables your best bet will be a matching-shaped area rug, as this helps create a symmetrical look. Once you have the look and shape of your rug down, the next step is choosing the right size.
No matter the shape of your table, you’ll want to make sure the rug extends out past the table with all of the chairs pulled out. This will mean a rug that extends for about 24-30″ from your table. Not only is this a style choice, but a safety concern as well — you don’t want a chair to get stuck on the edge of the rug and create a tipping hazard!
Don’t forget to also leave about 18-24″ from the edge of the rug to your walls, you don’t want an area rug to look like wall to wall carpeting. This also helps your room look bigger, but if you have too large of a rug then your room can feel cramped.
No matter which rug you choose — be sure to show it off at your next dinner party and share it with me on socials by tagging @mybobs for a chance to be featured on my feed!
