Select Appropriate Rug Size
From How to Measure for a Landing Rug or Landing Pad · Step 4 of 4 · Video by Cozy DIY Home
Showing 1:12–1:47 of the source video. Watch the full video with every moment.
What happens in this clip
The first measurement tip is about rug size. The presenter emphasizes that "bigger is always better" for a rug, as it defines the space and pulls everything together. She advises having at least the front legs of all furniture on the rug, or ideally, all legs. She showcases a living room with a "Taza Area Rug" (7x10 feet) from The Brick, noting its neutral pattern. A key rule is to leave about a 2-foot border around your room between the wall and where the rug begins. For budget-conscious decorators, she suggests layering a smaller, more expensive patterned rug over a larger, neutral, and cheaper rug.
Goal: Properly size a rug to define a living space
What's used
Tools
- Measuring Tape
Materials
- Furniture
- Rug Taza Area Rug from The Brick (example)
About the full video
This project outlines seven essential home decor measurements and rules of thumb to help achieve a professional and aesthetically pleasing interior design. It covers topics such as rug sizing, chandelier placement, art hanging height, curtain installation, throw pillow dimensions, and furniture spacing, providing practical advice to improve any living space.
What's said in this clip
A large rug is really going to define your space. It's going to pull everything together. So you want at least the front legs of all your furniture on your rug even better to have all the legs of your furniture on your rug if you can. I love this beautiful taza area rug. It's from the Brick. We got this 7x10 for my mom and dad's beautiful leg house. It is neutral but it still has this really nice pattern to tie everything together. Just make sure to leave about a two foot border around your room between the wall and where your rug begins. If you were on a budget you could buy a really neutral rug underneath and layer over a smaller rug that is maybe a little bit more expensive with a pattern.
Automatically transcribed from the source video.
Step 4 of 4: Determine the desired rug size
Using the measurements taken, decide on the ideal width and depth for your landing rug. Consider leaving a small border of the landing visible around the rug for a balanced look, or opt for a rug that fills most of the space.
Every video in How to Measure for a Landing Rug or Landing Pad
Step 1: Measure the landing width
- 0:08–0:13 Measure the Width
- 0:13–0:17 Measure the Length/Height
- 1:38–3:34 Measure Horizontal House Dimensions
Step 2: Measure the landing depth
- 1:04–2:19 Measure Top Landing Dimensions
- 8:46–9:51 Measure Half Landing (Sub-Landing)
- 0:26–1:13 Measure the Stairs
Step 3: Note any obstructions or irregular shapes
- 1:04–2:19 Measure Top Landing Dimensions
- 0:25–0:54 Sketching Deck Sections and Constraints
- 3:09–4:52 Record All Measurements on Template
Step 4: Determine the desired rug size
- 1:12–1:47 Select Appropriate Rug Size (this video)
- 0:44–2:29 Determine the Right Rug Size
- 1:34–1:49 Determine Rug Shape and Size
How to Measure for a Landing Rug or Landing Pad
This project outlines the steps to accurately measure for a landing rug or landing pad, ensuring a proper fit for your space.
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