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A Guide to Choosing Your Area Rug Size!

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Looking to freshen up your space and make a big impact in your home without having to change a lot? An area rug is a great way to add something new that might make a bigger difference than you think! However, deciding what size rug you need can be challenging. Today, Eldon Furniture would like to share with you a few tips for deciding the size of your area rug!  Bedroom  There are a couple of different ways to accommodate a rug in your bedroom. Some like a rug under their bed and some choose small rugs that go on either side. When you choose to put a rug under your bed, another option is to get a rug big enough to also put your nightstands on. Some people prefer to only have the rug on the bottom half of the bed leaving the nightstands on the floor and the extra rug space on the front of the bed. Here is a general sizing guide for a bedroom rug: 9X12 area rugs work great for a queen or king bed. You could also have two twin beds and their nightstands fit nicely on a 9X12...

How to Buy the Correct Size Area Rug

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Have you ever purchased an area rug only to bring it home and realize it just doesn't look quite right in your space? This is very easy to do and knowing which size you need can be challenging. You don’t want your rug to be too small for the space but you also don’t want it to take up too much room — so how do you decide? Today, our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for buying the correct size area rug. Dining Room  The size of your dining room rug depends solely on the size of your table. As a rule of thumb, when you choose a dining room rug, you should have at least 24 inches on all sides of the table. This will allow for your chairs to sit completely on the rug. The key to dining room rugs is the entire table and all chairs should sit on the rug and still have enough room for you to pull out your chair. If you get a rug that is too short, you won't be able to easily pull your chairs in and out and you risk someone tripping. Living Room  ...

What Size Rug Do I Need?

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Area rugs are a great addition to any room in your home. They work great to pull a room together - from anchoring your furniture to adding a fun design element to any room. Often people are eager to buy a new rug to put in their home but are uncertain what size to get. Today, our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks has a guide to follow for buying an area rug at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Dining Room  The size of your dining room rug depends solely on the size of your table. As a rule of thumb, when you choose a dining room rug, you should have at least 24 inches on all sides of the table. This will allow for your chairs to sit completely on the rug. The key to dining room rugs is the entire table and all chairs should sit on the rug and still have enough room for you to pull out your chair. If you get a rug that is too short, you won't be able to easily pull your chairs in and out and you risk someone tripping. Living Room  If you have a large and spacious livi...

Sizing Guide for Area Rugs

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Adding an area rug to any room in your home is a great way to add a pop of color and texture to your space. You may not think an area rug is necessary but there is just something about a great area rug that pulls a room together! Okay, now that Eldon Furniture has you convinced that you need an area rug in a couple of rooms in your home, you're probably wondering what size to get. Picking out the design is the easy part but sometimes knowing what size rug to get can be challenging! That's why the best furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to guide you on what size area rug would work well in each room! Check it out! Living Room  If you have a large and spacious living room where your furniture is not crowded, an 8X10 or 9X12 rug works great! This would allow you to create a seating are completely on the rug. If your living room is on the smaller side, choose a rug that slightly smaller. In this scenario, instead of placing the furniture completely on the rug, ju...