The Journal

A 5x8 covers 40 square feet, a 6x9 covers 54 and an 8x10 covers 80. See which rug size fits your living room or...

A 2x3 rug is 24 by 36 inches. See the small spots a 2x3 suits best, how it compares with a 3x5 or a...

Rug labels like 5x8 and 6x9 are rounded categories, not exact promises. Here is why, how far the finished cut can stray, and where...

An 8x10 anchors most 10x12 living rooms with the front legs on, while a 9x12 puts every leg on the rug. Here is the...

A 7x10 is the in-between size that fits a mid-size living room or a queen bed. Here is exactly when to pick it over...

An 8x10 works under most queen beds, a 6x9 fits average rooms, and a 5x8 is the smallest that still looks right. Here is...

Nordic style calls for a calm, neutral rug. Here's how to pick the color, pattern and size for a Scandinavian bedroom, with placement tips...

Black leather is a bold, glossy anchor, so the right rug gives the eye somewhere lighter to land. Here are the colours, textures and...

A plain-English rug glossary that defines the construction, pile, material, size, and care terms you meet on rug product pages, so you can shop...

Warm geometric patterns, earthy colors, and a low pile make a rug feel mid-century modern. Here are four living-room-ready picks plus simple rules for...

A long, narrow living room does not have to feel like a hallway. Here is how to use one large rug, two zoned rugs,...

A rolling chair needs a low, firm rug it can glide over. Here is how to choose pile height, construction, a rug pad, and...