5x7 & 5x8 Area Rugs

5x7 and 5x8 area rugs sit in a sweet spot: large enough to anchor a queen bed or a home office desk setup, but compact enough for smaller bedrooms, dens, and apartment living rooms. Under a bed, aim for the rug to extend at least a foot beyond each side so your feet land on rug instead of cold floor when you get up. In a home office, a 5x7 comfortably holds a desk and chair with room for the chair to roll without sliding off the edge.

Measuring for a 5x7 or 5x8 space

Before ordering, map out the furniture you want the rug to reach. In a bedroom, front legs of nightstands resting on the rug usually look more finished than a rug that stops short. In a small living room, a 5x7 can work as a centerpiece under a coffee table with just the front legs of the sofa touching down. Because these rugs are a mid-size compromise, double-check corner clearances near doorways and closets so the rug doesn't bunch or curl at the edges.