Rug Placement Guide 5 x 8 Living For smaller living rooms, or if you’d rather not have furniture on your rug aside from a coffee table, use a 5' x 8' rug. 8 x 11 Living If you prefer the front legs of your furniture on the rug, go with at least an 8' x 11'. 9 x 12 Living For oversized furniture or to create a defined space, choose a 9'6" x 13'6" or larger. 5 x 8 Dining For smaller tables and dining rooms, use a round, square, or 5' x 8' rug. 8 x 11 Dining For larger dining rooms and tables for six or more people, use a 7'9" x 9'9" or larger to frame the table and chairs. Remember to leave enough room for chairs to slide in and out from the table without catching the edge of the rug! 9’6” x 13’6” Bedroom For king and queen sized beds, layer the rug horizontally underneath. A king size bed calls for at least an 8' x 10' and usually a 9' x 12'. Anything smaller will appear out of proportion.