Rugs are unexpectedly multipurpose and functional furnishings. The presence of the correct rug could set the overall mood of your dining room. It may give a touch of comfortable luxury, a welcoming home, or a strong identity. It often serves a practical purpose in accommodating guests for formal gatherings.
Decorating a dining room with a rug might not seem to have much difference from decorating other spaces. Though, there are several different points that we need to keep in mind to end up with one that could last for a long time.
Determining the size and shape of your dining room rug
Let’s start by settling with the most general points. What size and shape should you get?
When it comes to choosing a dining room rug, you can opt for a bigger size. You would want extra space for when your guests push back the chairs from the table, so the chair doesn’t go over the edge of the rug. For this, design experts recommend having around 60 cm extends on every side from the end of your dining room table.
Gorgeous Grey
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Elegant Details
Accentuate the comfortable side of a dining room with Artisan Rugs APOLLO AP-N356B-LBG-DBL.
Timeless Classic
Artisan Rugs ALETHEIA AL-S625B-LGY-BLU is the best choice for those who have refined taste in dining room interiors designed by Budi Kurniawan Interior Design Studio.
Another way you can consider is to define the empty space available. Go for the bigger sizes that could cover almost all parts of your room and leave only some part of your bare floor.
To do this, we recommend having at least 30 cm of bare floor between your wall and the end of the rug. In some cases, this approach would highlight your floorings too.
Harmonizing the shape of your dining table with your rug can never go wrong. Though, we can always think out of the box and play with some shapes. Whether your table is square, round, or oval, be brave and mix it with rugs of different shapes as well.
Friendly material recommendations for your dining room rug
Serene Ambiance
Artisan Rugs Ebony Sahara Stripe Sisal will give a natural vibe that blends perfectly with wooden furniture in a modern home created by Akodhyat and Partners Interior Design Studio.
Eat in Warmth & Comfort
Make your dining room the comfiest and warmest one by placing APOLLO AP-A872A-IVO-BLU
like how Hidajat Architectural Designer has created.
Tone Down the Brown
Choose a lighter rug color to tone down a room full of brown interior created by Hidajat Architectural Designer with ALETHEIA AL-JX006-CRM-124M.
Another practical use of a dining room rug is to keep our flooring clean from any kind of spillages and crumbs. Thus, you would want to have a rug that promotes easy cleaning.
Short piles and flat-weave rugs could give you the needed solution. Long, thick, fluffy fibers could be a pain for you to clean. Rugs that are more voluminous make it difficult for guests to push back chairs as well.
You might want to avoid pure silk and synthetic rugs. These materials aren’t really the best choice to withstand moisture. Plus, these materials might not be able to withstand frequent friction of feet, chairs, and cleaning implements.
Instead, you might want to consider cotton or wool. Though it might cost you some, wool holds up well to the scrubbing done while cleaning.
In comparison to cotton or wool, similar natural fiber rugs are alternatives you can take. Price-wise, natural fiber rugs are relatively more affordable than wool. Though, these types of materials could be quite a hassle to clean.
A tip we can give in getting natural fiber rugs is to feel them. Materials that are finer and smoother in texture oftentimes are easier to clean. Nubby natural fiber rugs might not be the best option as food stains and crumbs might never budge from your rug.
Color and pattern to complement your dining room
BRIGHT DETAILS
Add more patterns and textures into a room full of neutrals with APOLLO AP-AV10C-CRM-GRY the way Eric Wibowo Interiors has created
PLAY WITH WARM TONES
Choosing a striped rug like Artisan Rugs APOLLO AP-AU17B-CRM-LGY to create a spacious illusion for a smaller dining area rug.
SOFT YET INTRICATE
The harmony of maximalism dining room area created by Eric Wibowo Interiors with APOLLO MA02B-I-XYDV 🤩
Color choices for dining room rugs might not be as varied as other room rugs. Having the rugs under the dining table means one thing: it will collect all the crumbs and spillage. It will be messy.
Unless you want to keep on washing the rug from all the stains from spills and crumbs, you would definitely want a darker-colored rug for your dining room. Thus, avoiding colors that are bright and in pale hue would be a wiser choice.
Patterned rugs could also bring a nice accent to your dining room. Pick patterns and colors that are bold to hide all the mess it contains.
The general rule in choosing a dining room rug stays the same, try to match the colors of the pattern in your rug to your furniture.
If you are up for some challenges, you can go bold and purchase your rug first. Rugs usually come as a complementary piece. But this approach lets the rug of your choice define the theme for your dining room instead. This could be a fun approach to decorating your dining room, especially when you haven’t decided on a specific theme yet for the furniture.
A must not miss: rug pad for extra safety and comfort
Dashing & Dazzling Home
Have a lively and lovely dining room with Artisan Rugs APOLLO MA14B-I-XYDV designed by Bitte Architecture & Interior Design Studio.
Feel the Harmony
Navy & gray is such a perfect match proven with ATHENA AT-A708A-WHT-DBG designed by Akodhyat and Partners Interior Design Studio.
Last but not least, we highly recommend installing a rug pad onto your rug. A rug pad allows your rug to stay intact and in place. That way, you will never witness your rug wrinkling, or your guests slipping while walking on the rug. It levels up the looks of your rug and provides extra safety for your guests.
Our collection at Artisan Rugs varies in sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns. Take a look at the available rugs and connect with us to consult your concerns over which rugs to take home. We will make sure the time you invested in us is worthwhile.