Area Rug 8x10

Overview

An 8x10 area rug is a standard living-room rug sized to sit under a full seating arrangement. It is the most common living-room size, grounding a sofa and chairs together. It shines in medium to large living rooms where all the furniture's front legs can rest on it.

Sizing & placement

It measures 96 by 120 inches (8 by 10 feet) and is half an inch thick, large enough that a sofa and accent chairs can place their front legs on the rug. Leave a border of bare floor of 8 to 18 inches between the rug edge and the walls.

Where it works

Medium and large living rooms; modern, transitional, and traditional styles.

Specifications

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Configurable options

• Color — any hex value

Frequently asked questions

How big is an 8x10 rug?

96 by 120 inches, or 8 by 10 feet, and half an inch thick.

How much floor should show around it?

About 8 to 18 inches of bare floor between the rug edge and the walls.