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Medium rugs are the in-between sizes, big enough to sit under a coffee table or beside a bed but not so big that they cover the whole floor. This collection holds more than 1,600 medium area rugs, most of them around 5x7, 5x8 and 6x9, and many designs are also offered in larger cuts on the same listing. More than 900 are wool or wool blends, with polyester, polypropylene and nylon-blend rugs for easier care. They suit apartments, smaller living rooms, bedrooms, home offices and kids' rooms.
What Size Is a Medium Rug?
Medium size rugs sit between small accent rugs and room-size rugs. In practice that means roughly 5x7 up to 6x9. Anything smaller, such as a 4x6 or 2x4, is a small or scatter rug. Anything from about 7x9 up to 9x12 is a large rug, and sizes from about 10x13 upward are oversized.
A medium rug does a specific job. It defines a smaller zone without having to reach under every piece of furniture. In a compact living room it can sit in front of the sofa with only the coffee table on it; in a bedroom it can run across the foot of the bed or sit on one side. Need something bigger? See large rugs for standard room sizes and oversized rugs for great rooms.
Shop Medium Area Rugs by Material, Style and Color
Wool Medium Rugs
Wool is the leading material here, with more than 670 pure wool rugs and more than 260 wool blends. Many are hand tufted, hand woven or hand loomed, and a smaller group is hand knotted. Wool is soft underfoot and naturally resilient, so a medium wool rug in a bedroom or living room keeps its look for years. Browse more in wool rugs.
Easy-Care Synthetic Medium Rugs
More than 300 polyester rugs, more than 300 polypropylene and polypropylene-blend rugs and over 130 nylon blends give you lower-maintenance choices. More than 200 rugs here are rated for indoor/outdoor use, and close to 80 are washable, which is useful in a kids' room or near a back door. See washable rugs for the full range.
Medium Rugs by Style
Contemporary designs lead with more than 700 rugs, mostly geometric, striped and abstract. Traditional and oriental rugs number more than 400 between them, many with medallion and floral patterns. You will also find transitional, distressed, southwestern, bohemian, modern and Scandi designs.
Medium Rugs by Color
Blue is the most common color, with more than 330 rugs, followed by ivory, grey, green, beige and black. A medium rug is a low-risk way to add color, so it is a good place to try a navy, red or pink design. Ivory and beige medium rugs keep a small room looking open.
Medium Rug Sizes by Room
Use the table below as a starting point, and check the exact dimensions on each listing, since size tags are approximate.
Room or use
Recommended medium rug size
Small living room, coffee table only on the rug
5x7 or 5x8
Apartment living room, front legs of the sofa on the rug
6x9
Bedroom, across the foot of a full or queen bed
5x8
Home office, under a desk and chair
5x7 or 5x8
Kids' room or playroom
5x8 or 6x9
Small dining nook with a table for four
6x9
The 5x8 is the most popular medium size, with more than 580 designs in this collection. Shop that exact size in 5x8 rugs, or step down to 4x6 rugs or up to 8x10 rugs if your room calls for it.
Where Medium Size Rugs Work Best
Medium Rugs for the Bedroom
In a bedroom, a medium rug gives you a soft landing without covering the whole floor. Run a 5x8 sideways across the lower half of a full or queen bed so it shows on both sides, or place it along one side of the bed. In a guest room or a child's room, a single medium rug is often all the room needs. Find more ideas in bedroom rugs.
Medium Rugs for Kids' Rooms and Playrooms
More than 70 rugs here are tagged for kids' rooms and playrooms. A 5x8 or 6x9 covers the main play area and gives children a comfortable spot on the floor. Low-profile polypropylene, polyester and washable rugs are the easiest to keep clean after crafts and snacks. See more in kids rugs.
Medium Rugs for Apartments and Small Living Rooms
In an apartment, floor space is limited and furniture is often against the walls. A medium area rug pulls the seating together in the center of the room without crowding the walkways. Keep at least a foot of floor visible around it so the room still feels open.
Choosing and Caring for a Medium Rug
Pick the material for the room. Wool is best where you want softness and long wear, such as a bedroom or living room. Polypropylene and polyester are better where spills happen, such as a kids' room or a dining nook. For any medium rug, vacuum weekly, blot spills straight away with a clean damp cloth, and rotate the rug every few months so it wears evenly. On hard floors, add a pad to stop it sliding; see rug pads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a medium rug?
A medium rug is usually around 5x7 to 6x9. That is bigger than a small or accent rug such as a 4x6, but smaller than a room-size rug such as an 8x10. Medium rugs work well in apartments, smaller living rooms, bedrooms and home offices.
Is a 5x8 rug considered medium size?
Yes. A 5x8 is the most common medium size rug. It fits under a coffee table in a small living room, across the foot of a full or queen bed, or under a desk in a home office. It is the most popular medium size in this collection.
Can a medium area rug work in a living room?
Yes, in a small or apartment living room. Choose a 6x9 if you want the front legs of the sofa on the rug, or a 5x8 to sit under the coffee table only. In a larger living room, a medium rug can look lost, so consider an 8x10 or bigger instead.
What is the best material for a medium size rug?
Wool is the best all-round material for a medium size rug in a bedroom or living room, because it is soft, resilient and hides soil well. For kids' rooms, entry areas or homes with pets, polypropylene, polyester and washable rugs are easier to keep clean.
Should a medium rug go under the bed?
A 5x8 or 6x9 rug can go under the lower part of a full or queen bed, running sideways so it extends on both sides. Many people instead place a medium rug at the foot of the bed or along one side, which leaves soft floor where you step out of bed.
How do I know if I need a medium or a large rug?
Measure the area you want to cover, then leave about 12 to 18 inches of floor on each side. If the result is about 6x9 or smaller, a medium rug is the right fit. If it comes out bigger, or you want every piece of seating on the rug, choose a large rug such as an 8x10.
Why Buy Medium Rugs from RugKnots
We have been sourcing rugs since 1987. Shipping is free on all orders in the contiguous US, and returns are free for 30 days, so you can see a medium area rug in your own room before you decide.
