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How to choose a rug for your dining table?

Whether you have a round table, oval, or rectangular dining table, at IKEA you'll find a rug that perfectly matches your table. A rug under your dining table absorbs sound, creates a warm atmosphere, and adds a touch of comfort. That's a win-win-win! Discover which rug suits your dining table.

A round and rectangle LISABO dining table with various rugs on the floor, like a grey STOENSE rug, a STOCKHOLM and TÅRBÄK rug with pattern.
A round and rectangle LISABO dining table with various rugs on the floor, like a grey STOENSE rug, a STOCKHOLM and TÅRBÄK rug with pattern.

Getting the right size rug

As a rule, the rug should preferably be larger than your dining table by 60-70 centimetres on both sides. This way, the dining chairs still remain on the rug when you pull them out. For a dining table with four chairs, the rug should be about 170x240 cm. For a table with six to eight chairs, the rug should be at least 200x300 cm.

Tip: mark out the area with tape to see how it looks before you buy the rug.

Choose the right size rug
A wooden table and four red-stained PINNTORP chairs on a natural LOHALS rug under an aluminium-coloured TRETTIOEN pendant.
Choose the right size rug

What rug goes well under a round dining table

You don't necessarily need a round rug under a round dining table. A rectangular rug also looks nice. With either both shapes, do keep in mind the space needed for sliding the chairs back.

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A black, round INGATORP dining table with four INGOLF dining chairs around it. On the floor is a black-and-white STOCKHOLM rug.
Drawn-apart SKYTTA sliding doors open onto a wood-wall dining area centred around a white DOCKSTA table and a beige LOHALS rug on the floor.
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Solid or patterned rug in the dining room?

In an open space where your living room and dining area come together, a dining table rug can help clearly define your dining area. Make sure your rug matches the colour palette of the rest of your furniture, or go for a contrast and play with light and dark colours.

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A child leans on a dining table on a PERJOHAN stool. On the floor is a brown LYDERSHOLM flatwoven rug in the dining room.
A dining room with a black and white STOCKHOLM rug on the floor and a grey/metallic effect BILLY bookcase with glass-doors.
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The right material for a rug under the dining table

Getting the chairs in and out is a lot smoother on a flatwoven or low-pile rug. These rugs are also much easier to keep clean and fresh. Even if this narrows your options down slightly, there are lots of creative, colourful and even unique, handmade rugs to choose between.

A dining room with a RASTPLATS rug on the floor.

Tip: how to prevent slipping

With an anti-slip mat, you can prevent slips and keep your rug under your dining table neatly in place, even at tche edges.

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A STOPP FILT rug underlay with anti-slip under a TIPHEDE rug next to a yellow STRANDMON footstool.
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A suitable rug for your outdoor table

Do you enjoy eating outside during the summer? Make your outdoor space extra cosy with an outdoor rug. They're water-repellent and resistant to rain and dirt. Brighten up your outdoor floors with a nice outdoor rug from IKEA.

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An in/outdoor space with a LYDERSHOLM rug on the floor and a plant in a white FÖRENLIG plant pot.
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