To be sure you are getting the correct size rug measure your dining table add 24 inches or more on each side and mark the area directly on the floor with painter s tape.
Carpet under dining table size.
At rug home though you can find an 8 foot or.
10 chair dining room tables need a 10x14.
8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12.
For a 6 chair rectangular dining table you would typically need a rectangular 8 x 10 feet rug.
Make sure the rug is sufficiently big enough.
Most rugs are rectangular perfect for standard dining room tables.
If the marked areas falls well inside your other dining room furniture buffet bar cart consider sizing up.
This is so that the chairs sit level and do not hook or catch on the rug when table users slide them back under the table.
The correct size for you will depend on the dimensions of your dining table.
8 x 11 persian rug under the dining table choosing the right size.
Most breakfast nook tables have a 7 to 8 foot round or octagon rug.
A wide area of rug at least 24 inches should extend all the way around the dining table when all your guests are seated with the chairs tucked in.
Browse area rugs in the houzz shop.
If space is especially tight you can allow 18 inches per side for a rug.
Find rugs of any shape or size on our rug collections page.
Then add 36 to 48 inches to each measurement.
Because dining tables vary widely in shape and size there is no one perfect size of rug for all dining rooms.