Ruggable Rugs Size Guide: Find the Perfect Fit for Your Home

Choosing the right rug size for living room spaces can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at dozens of options online. You want something that looks perfect, fits your furniture arrangement, and works with your lifestyle. 

If you’re investing in washable performance rugs like Ruggable, getting the size right matters even more. 

This guide walks you through every measurement technique and layout idea you need to find your ideal size, whether you’re furnishing a cozy apartment or a spacious family room.

Why Rug Size Matters in Your Living Room

Getting the size right is the difference between a room that feels intentional and one that looks like a decorating mistake. Your rug choice impacts everything from how spacious your room feels to how people move through the space. Understanding why size matters helps you make a confident decision before you spend hundreds of dollars.

The right living room rugs create a focal point that anchors your entire seating area and defines your living space boundaries. 

Too small, and your furniture looks like it’s floating on an island. Too large, and you’ve wasted money on floor space that creates a cramped feeling against your walls.

Understanding Ruggable Rug Dimensions

Before you can choose the perfect rug, you need to understand what sizes Ruggable actually offers and how their system works. 

The brand provides standard dimensions that fit most homes, but knowing the difference between their traditional and new systems helps you make the right choice for your space and washing habits.

Available Ruggable Sizes for Living Rooms

Ruggable offers multiple size options designed to fit standard living room layouts. 

The most popular sizes are 5’x7′, 6’x9′, 8’x10′, and 9’x12′, with some patterns available up to 10’x14′ for larger rooms. The 8’x10′ is the sweet spot for most standard living rooms, allowing all furniture legs to rest on the rug surface.

Two-Piece vs. All-in-One System Sizes

Ruggable’s traditional two-piece rug system separates the washable cover from the nonslip backing pad underneath. 

The newer All-in-One system launched in 2025 combines both layers into a single washable piece available in 5’x7′, 6’x9′, 8’x10′, and 9’x12′ sizes. The All-in-One eliminates assembly hassle and fits in standard home washers more easily because of its flexible design.

How to Measure Your Living Room for a Rug

Accurate measurements prevent expensive mistakes and return headaches. You need more than just your room dimensions to choose correctly. 

Taking a few minutes to measure properly saves you from ordering a rug that’s too small or too large for your actual furniture layout and walking paths.

Here’s exactly how to measure your space step by step:

• Measure your full room dimensions: Use a tape measure to get the length and width of your entire living room. Write these numbers down before you start shopping online. Don’t guess because even being off by a foot can mean the difference between a perfect fit and a return.
• Measure your seating area specifically: Focus on where your furniture sits, including your sofa, lounge chairs, and the space between them. Leave at least 12 to 18 inches of clearance space between the rug edge and your walls for a balanced look that doesn’t feel cramped.
• Use painter’s tape to visualize: Outline where the rug will sit on your floor with tape. This visual trick helps you see exactly how the size will work with your furniture before you commit. Walk around the taped outline and imagine your daily traffic flow through the space.

Room Size	Recommended Rug Size	Best For	Furniture Placement
Under 10′ x 12′	5’x7′ or 6’x9′	Small apartments, cozy spaces	Coffee table only or front legs
12′ x 15′	8’x10′	Standard living rooms	All front legs on rug
15′ x 18′	9’x12′	Large family rooms	All furniture legs on rug
Over 18′ x 20′	10’x14′ or size up	Open concept spaces	Full furniture arrangement

Choosing the Right Ruggable Size for Your Space

Room dimensions tell you what might fit, but your actual furniture layout determines what will work best. 

Small, medium, and large living rooms each have different rug size needs. Here’s how to match your room size with the perfect rug dimensions for a professional, pulled together look.

Small Living Rooms (Under 12′ x 12′)

In compact spaces, a 5’x7′ or 6’x9′ rug prevents your room from feeling overwhelmed. The 5’x7′ size works when you want just your coffee table on the rug with furniture around the edges. 

The 6’x9′ allows your sofa’s front legs to touch the rug while keeping back legs on the bare floor, ideal for studio apartments or rooms where furniture sits against walls.

Medium Living Rooms (12′ x 15′ to 15′ x 18′)

The 8’x10′ rug is your go to size for medium living rooms and the most versatile option Ruggable offers. 

This dimension allows all your front furniture legs to sit comfortably on the rug while maintaining proper clearance space around the perimeter. 

If your room leans toward the larger end of this range, consider sizing up to a 9’x12′ for a more luxurious feel.

Large Living Rooms (Over 15′ x 18′)

Spacious living areas demand 9’x12′ or even 10’x14′ to avoid the floating furniture problem. In open concept homes, your rug defines where your living room ends and the dining room begins. 

All four legs of every furniture piece should sit completely on the rug surface. Large rooms also let you layer a smaller patterned rug like the Striped Jute Rug over a neutral base for added texture.

Furniture Placement Guidelines for Each Rug Size

How you position furniture on your rug matters just as much as the size you choose. Different placement styles create different looks and work better with certain room sizes. 

Knowing these three main approaches helps you decide which layout makes sense for your space and rug investment.

All Furniture Legs On the Rug

This classic layout creates the most cohesive and intentional look in your living area. Every piece of furniture sits completely on the rug with all legs touching the surface. Here’s what you need to know about this premium placement style:

• Minimum rug size required: You need at least an 8’x10′ rug to pull this off in a standard room, or a 9’x12′ in larger spaces. Your sofa, chairs, coffee table, and side tables all need to fit completely on the surface.
• Best for open floor plans: This arrangement works perfectly when you need to visually separate the living room from adjacent spaces. The rug becomes a room within a room, creating clear boundaries for your seating area without building walls.
• Most comfortable option: Everyone’s feet rest on the soft rug surface instead of cold floors. Make sure you maintain 12 to 18 inches of bare floor showing between the rug edge and your walls to prevent the space from feeling like wall to wall carpet.

Front Legs Only on the Rug

This approach works for medium sized rooms where full furniture placement would feel cramped. Your sofa and chairs have front legs on the rug while back legs stay on the bare floor. The coffee table sits completely on the rug to anchor the arrangement. This works with a 6’x9′ or 8’x10′ rug in most standard living rooms.

Floating Rug Under Coffee Table

A floating rug sits in the center with only the coffee table touching the surface. This works in very small spaces or when showcasing a decorative shag rug or Persian rug as pattern artwork. While functional in tight quarters, it’s generally not recommended as it makes your space feel disconnected. Consider layering a smaller rug on top of a larger seagrass rug base for better visual flow.

Washing Machine Compatibility by Rug Size

The washable feature only works if your rug actually fits in your home washing machine. Many people order large Ruggable rugs without checking capacity requirements first, then face disappointing laundromat trips. 

Knowing which sizes work with your washer prevents this frustration and helps you make a practical choice.

Here’s what fits in standard home washers:

• Easy washers (5’x7′ and 6’x9′): These sizes fit easily in most standard top loading and front loading machines. Perfect if you want the convenience of washing at home without any size concerns or special planning.
• Tight fit sizes (8’x10′): Requires at least a 4.2 cubic foot capacity for tufted styles, while flatweave rugs need slightly less space. Check your washer’s manual before ordering this size to avoid disappointment.
• Laundromat required (9’x12′): This size is tight even in larger machines, so you might need to visit a laundromat for deep cleaning. The new All-in-One system fits more easily than traditional two piece covers because of the flexible backing.

If washing at home is a priority, stick with sizes under 8’x10′ or choose the flatweave texture over plush options. Kitchen rugs, bathroom rugs, and entryway rugs in smaller sizes wash effortlessly in any standard machine.

Ruggable Size Tips for Different Living Room Layouts

Your furniture arrangement type changes which rug size works best. Open concepts, sectionals, and traditional setups each need different sizing approaches. 

Matching your rug choice to your specific layout type creates that designer look without hiring professional help or making expensive mistakes.

Open Concept Living Spaces

Open concept homes require rugs to define separate zones without physical walls. Use a 9’x12′ or larger in your living area, then add dining room rugs in complementary sizes. 

Leave at least 18 to 24 inches of bare floor between different rug zones to help your eye understand where one space ends and another begins.

L Shaped Sectional Arrangements

Sectionals take up more floor space than traditional sofas, so you need a larger rug to accommodate the L shape. A 9’x12′ minimum works best. 

Place the rug so the sectional’s chaise portion sits completely on the surface with all legs touching. The entire sectional footprint should connect through the rug surface to create a cohesive focal point.

Traditional Sofa and Chairs Setup

The classic sofa and two chairs arrangement works beautifully with an 8’x10′ or 9’x12′ rug depending on your room size. Position the rug so the sofa’s front legs sit on the surface, with chairs angled slightly inward to create an inviting conversation circle. If you’re using a queen bed or king bed in a bedroom, these same sizes work perfectly with similar placement rules.

On a Final Note

You now have all the information you need to choose the perfect rug size for your living room with confidence. 

The right size transforms your space from ordinary to intentional, making every piece of furniture look like it belongs. Taking time to measure and plan prevents costly returns and years of living with a rug that never quite looks right.

Selecting the right size rug transforms your living room from a collection of furniture into a cohesive, intentional space that feels like home. 

Remember that bigger is almost always better when you’re deciding between two sizes. The investment in a larger rug pays off in the finished look and feel of your room.

Whether you choose low-pile rugs for easy maintenance, hand-knotted wool for luxury, or yarn-dyed wool for durability, getting the size right makes everything else fall into place. Your rug becomes the foundation that ties your living area together.