Size-wise, a runner-style rug shouldn’t reach all the way to the edges of your hallway. There should be some space between the side of the rug and the walls of the foyer. Pile height is another big consideration as your rug will most likely run up against the doorway; make sure to choose a flatweave or low-pile rug so the door can swing open without catching on the fibres.
Choosing a rug for your dining room
For your dining room rug, bigger is better. You want a rug that offers ample space on all sides of your table, so that chairs can be pulled out without anyone tripping over the rug. A good rule of thumb is to add 60 cm on each side of your dining table and use that to determine the necessary size of your rug.
Most dining rooms are rectangles, so a rectangular rug is always a safe bet. However, you can also echo the shape of your dining table in the shape of the rug you choose. An oval rug looks great with an oval table, for example, or opt for a square table and coordinating square rug for pleasant symmetry in your dining space.
While your dining table and chairs are the key furniture items in your dining room, you can use choosing a rug for your dining area as the guide to the rest of your furnishing. Because your dining table will inevitably be a solid hue, this is a great chance to bring pattern into your space, and you can also use the colours of your rug to inspire colours for wallpaper, linens, and more.
At Corcoran’s, choosing a rug for any room is easy thanks to our wide variety of sizes, designs, colours, patterns, and materials. Whatever type of rug you’re looking for to suit your space, Corcoran’s can deliver a rug that offers the highest-quality craftsmanship and artistic style. Shop online now, call into our stores to see more, or get in touch and let us help you with choosing a rug for any room!
