5x9 Area Rugs

How a 5x9 Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A 5x9 area rug can highlight your room’s decor by fitting into the room’s existing style, further developing the color scheme, and setting the proper tone. A rug shouldn’t detract from the room’s decor or furniture; instead, it should be a supporting accent that connects to your other design elements and completes your room's style.

Decorating With a 5x9 Rug

5x9 is not one of the most popular rug sizes, but it is common and versatile enough to be used in many spaces throughout the home. Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and offices are a good fit for this medium sized rug. However, 5x9 outdoor rugs are also great options for decks, patios, and porches.

Choosing Which 5x9 Rug is Right for You

To choose the best 5x9 area rug for your room, it’s important to think through some key areas.

Position: Early on, you should determine the room’s layout and where the rug will sit within it. This stage is also a good time to decide if you want a rectangular 5x9 rug or an oval 5x9 rug. Each room is unique, so take these general guidelines as ideas to steer you in the right direction.

Living Room: Small and medium living rooms can benefit from a 5x9 rug. Small rooms will likely have the rug centered with the furniture and sitting further beneath the chairs, while medium living rooms will probably have the rug just under the front legs of the sofa or in front of the seats.

Dining Room: If your dining room has limited space, then a 5x9 rug may be the right fit to balance your table. In general, the rug should be centered beneath the table and should extend between one and two feet past the sides and end of the table. That will provide the proper visual balance with the table and give room for the chairs to move in and out.

Bedroom: Rooms with twin, full, or queen sized beds can work well with a 5x9 rug. The most popular layouts have the rug centered under the bed, and the rug will rest two thirds of the way under the bed or closer to the foot of the bed.

Office: 5x9 rugs are a good size for home offices, since they can be balanced with different desk sizes and layouts.

Outdoors: 5x9 outdoor rugs can decorate outdoor seating areas, dining spaces, or miscellaneous areas. See similar indoor spaces for layout ideas.

Material: After finalizing the room’s layout and rug placement, you can start to consider what rug materials will best fit your room’s comfort level and daily life. Some materials like wool and cotton are more durable than others, but synthetic rugs are also appealing for their low maintenance and affordability.

Pattern: 5x9 rugs are available in many different patterns and designs to help you create your favorite style. Persian, oriental, geometric, abstract, and farmhouse are just a few of the most popular designs out there. When choosing a pattern, look at your existing decor for any shapes, imagery, or motifs that can thematically tie to the rug.

Color: The color palette of your 5x9 area rug should also tie into the room. Popular colors like black, white, blue, red, green, and orange are used in many different styles and patterns. Plus, these colors each convey a different tone based on their shade, vibrancy, and placement in the pattern. Be sure to intentionally choose a rug that supports your room’s existing color scheme and conveys the proper tone.