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5x8 Rugs: Complete Size Guide for Every Room
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5x8 vs 5x7 Rug: The 12-Inch Difference and Which Size to Buy
A 5x8 rug is the same width as a 5x7 but 12 inches longer: 60 x 96 inches against 60 x 84, or 40 square feet against 35. Here is when that extra foot matters for sofas and beds, and when a 5x7 is t...
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