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Rug buying guideRug buying guide

There are many elements to consider when decorating your home, from art and lighting to furniture. A well-chosen area rug can bring
all those elements together to create a harmonious and polished look. From a decorating perspective, rugs are considered the
foundation of a room, setting the tone for color and style. Besides their aesthetic influence, rugs also offer many other benefits that
homeowners can appreciate. Their soft cushioning makes walking and sitting more comfortable, helps to soften sounds, and protects
your floors and carpeting. Rugs also add an extra layer of insulating warmth to your floor, which adds a feeling of coziness, while
helping to regulate the room's temperature. And when it comes to design, a new rug is one of the easiest ways to transform the look of
a room.


Most people keep rugs for many years, which is why purchasing a new rug is such an important decision. At Costco, we want to make that
decision as easy as possible. That's why we've created this buying guide, to provide you with all the information you need to choose a rug
that suits both your style and needs.


When purchasing a rug, there are three different rug attributes to consider: SIZE, MATERIAL and STYLE.

SIZE

The size of an area rug can dramatically impact the look and feel of a room. If the size is off, even by a few inches, the room can feel unbalanced. When you're choosing a rug size, it's important to ensure that it's proportionate to the space. It's a good idea to first measure the room or specific area in which you'd like to place the rug. If you're having difficulty visualizing how a particular rug size will look like in a space, use masking tape on the floor to outline the size and placement of the rug. As a general rule, there should be a minimum of 18-inches of exposed flooring around the edges of any rug. If you find yourself unable to choose between two different sized rugs, it's usually best to choose the larger one.

5x7 rugs in the bedroom are good for being under smaller beds like full or twin size, ending just some inches smaller when laid out horizontally beneath it.
5x7
6x9 rugs in the bedroom are good for queen-sized beds, ending just some inches smaller when laid out horizontally beneath it.
6x9
8x10 rugs in the bedroom are good for queen-sized beds, covering the length and width of a bed when placed beneath it.
8x10
9x12 rugs in the bedroom are good for queen and king-sized beds, covering the length and width of a bed when placed beneath it.
9x12
5x7 rugs in the living room are good for some coverage under a typical living room furniture set up.
5x7
6x9 rugs in the living room are good for further coverage under a typical living room furniture set up.
6x9
8x10 rugs in the living room are good for coverage under a typical living room furniture set up.
8x10
9x12 rugs in the living room are good for full coverage under a typical living room furniture set up.
9x12
2x3 rugs are good to place in places like the kitchen by the sink.
2x3
Kitchen rugs are long, narrow rugs that can be laid along a kitchen floor for foot traffic.
Kitchen
Runners are long, commonly rectangular rugs used to fit tight narrow spaces such as hallways or small kitchens.
Runners
Dining room rugs are large, typically rectangular rugs placed under a dining room furniture set up.
Dining room
Outdoor rugs are made specifically to withstand outdoor conditions such as rain or snow, and can be placed under outdoor furniture.
Outdoor
Entryway rugs are similar to runners, being long, narrow and placed in a tighter area like an entryway hall. Used commonly for foot traffic coming in from the outdoors.
Entryway
Accent rugs are smaller rugs used in spaces to create accent to a room's decor.
Accent
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