A good size for an 8 chair rectangular dining table is about 9 x 12 feet.
Carpet size for dining room table.
To be sure you are getting the correct size rug measure your dining table add 24 inches or more on each side and mark the area directly on the floor with painter s tape.
If the marked areas falls well inside your other dining room furniture buffet bar cart consider sizing up.
Browse area rugs in the houzz shop.
At rug home though you can find an 8 foot or.
When in doubt go for the larger size.
8x10 or 8x11 is probably the size that 80 of people use in their dining areas.
To determine the size of rug you need first measure your table.
First it s important to keep in mind that whatever rug size you choose it should extend at least 24 inches beyond the chairs to accommodate guests moving in and out from the dining table.
Then add 36 to 48 inches to each measurement.
Make sure the rug is sufficiently big enough.
Most rugs are rectangular perfect for standard dining room tables.
Most breakfast nook tables have a 7 to 8 foot round or octagon rug.
For a 6 chair rectangular dining table you would typically need a rectangular 8 x 10 feet rug.
8 chair dining room tables need a 9x12.
For a round or square 4 chair dining table you should look at a square rug that measures 8 x 8 feet or a round rug measuring 8 feet in diameter.
10 chair dining room tables need a 10x14.
Dinning table without rug.