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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  ...

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...

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...