Leaving a space of 18 24 on all sides of the rug will create a border to frame your living space.
													
																	Common rug size for living room. 
									
	
		
	
																	For a larger room an 8 by 10 foot rug is the perfect size to accommodate a king or queen size bed and end tables. 
																	This works well in a slightly smaller living room or a if you are on a tighter budget. 
																	If you prefer all four legs may also rest completely on the rug surface. 
																	3 x 5 and 4 x 6. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A typical area rug size for this look in a living room is an 8 x 10 rug or larger. 
																	This will typically place the rug under the furniture. 
																	Shop 8 x 10 area rugs just the bed on if you have attractive flooring but want to add more comfort then tuck a 6 by 9 foot rug under the bed just up to the nightstands to provide soft cushioning where it matters most. 
																	Larger rooms typically require a rug that is between 8 x 10 9 x 12. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Common hearth and kidney rug dimensions are. 
																	9 foot by 12 foot this is a common living room rug size that is often used with a floating furniture layout. 
																	The rug would then be 9 x 11. 
																	Only front legs on the rug another very acceptable option in the living room is to have a rug just large enough for the front legs of all of the furniture to rest upon. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Place the front legs of the sofa on top of the rug. 
																	2 x 4 kidney. 
																	If you want a room size rug then people have commonly left a one foot border around their room.