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Area rug size planner
Pick a living room, bedroom, or dining room layout, then compare real standard rug sizes with a live visual preview. The goal is to answer the shopping question people actually have: which rug size will work, which one will feel undersized, and which common upgrade is worth considering before you buy.
Why this page exists
Most rug guides online are static image dumps. They tell you a queen bed often wants an 8 × 10 rug or that a dining rug should extend beyond the chairs, but they do not help much when you want to compare nearby standard sizes or see what the compromise looks like in your room.
This planner turns those interior-design rules into a room-specific recommendation list with a diagram. It is designed to be useful while shopping, not just while reading.
What it does well
- Shows standard rug sizes in order, instead of hiding the near-miss options you are likely to compare in a shop.
- Handles three very different intents: living room, bedroom, and dining room.
- Checks whether a recommended rug still leaves a plausible border inside the room if you enter room dimensions.
Limits
This is a planning guide, not a substitute for measuring door swings, hearths, radiators, or awkward built-ins. Use it to shortlist sizes quickly, then confirm the final choice on site with masking tape or a paper template.