9x12 Dining Room Area Rugs

How a 9x12 Dining Room Area Rug Can Highlight Your Room Decor

A 9x12 dining room area rug can highlight your room’s decor by adding to the room’s color scheme and being a thematic tie to the decor. When looking at the rug’s pattern, you can sometimes find shapes and motifs that can appear elsewhere in the room, such as geometric patterns in the rug being reminiscent of shapes in the wall art, plates, etc. When you subtly connect the rug to the rest of the decor thematically, you inadvertently allow each element to shine, since they’re working in tandem to make one stunning room.

Decorating With a 9x12 Dining Room Area Rug

When you’re decorating with a 9x12 dining room area rug, keep in mind that you’re not limited to one particular style. 9x12 is a common size for dining room rugs, and since each dining room is unique with its own color scheme and style, there are plenty of styles out there for 9x12 dining room area rugs. Whether you’re looking for that farmhouse vibe or contemporary style, there’s a 9x12 rug out there for you.

Choosing Which 9x12 Dining Room Area Rug is Right for You

As you shop for your perfect 9x12 dining room rug, consider these key areas to help you hone in on your ideal rug.

Size/Position: You may be wondering if a 9x12 dining room area rug is the right size for your space and how it should line up with the rest of the dining room. When you decorate with a rug of this size, the room itself should feel large enough that the rug doesn’t appear too big for the space. When it comes to the dining room table, typically a table for 8 fits best on a 9x12 rug, where there’s enough room for all the chairs to sit comfortably whether they’re scooted back or not.

Material: Material is another key component to consider when it comes to your 9x12 dining room area rug. The material and thickness both impact the rug’s height, plushness, and stain resistance, so you should do your research on which material balances all these needs for you. When in doubt, check out machine washable 9x12 dining room rugs to choose a rug that is both beautiful and cleanable.

Pattern: When you’re looking through patterns, it’s important to consider a few facets: what sort of motifs do you want in the rug, how large/small do you want the pattern to be, and how does it connect to the other decor in the room? Some patterns appear in multiple styles, such as oriental and persian designs showing up in traditional and farmhouse styles. Geometric and abstract rugs are also versatile enough to work in boho, modern, and other styles. Do your research to find which designs connect to your desired style and confirm the 9x12 dining room area rug’s design works well with the other decor and fits the space. 

Color: Finally, the color palette of the rug is instrumental in determining the style. Because 9x12 dining room area rugs are available in every style, you’ll find an infinite variety of color palettes. Similar to what you did to find your ideal pattern, focus on colors that compliment the decor and convey your desired tone.

Shop for sizes similar to 9x12 dining room area rugs such as 10x12, 10x13, 9x11, 10x11, and 9x14.

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