Everything in rugs: Contemporary to Traditional, Classic to Transitional, Custom Rugs

Rugs are made in different sizes and shapes. Since most handmade and decorative rugs are rectangular, only this shape rug has been assigned standard sizes. Other shapes include runner, round, oval, square, and some odd shapes.

As a general rule choosing the correct size rug depends on the dimensions of the room or space you are trying to cover. Handmade rugs are not intended to cover the entire floor. Because handmade rugs are a work of art, similar to paintings, they need a frame to enhance their beauty. This frame is created by allowing at least one to two feet (30 to 60 centimeters) of open space between the rug and the surrounding walls.

Retangular - Rectangular rugs, also called regular rugs, are the most common rugs in the world and come in a variety of sizes. Therefore, standard sizes have been assigned to rectangular rugs in order to make rug selection an easier process. However, standard sizes are not exact sizes. There are standard sizes such as 4x6, 6x9, 8x10 and so on. The reality is that every manufacturer has a slightly different interpretation of "standard" size. A 4x6 may actually be 3.6x5.6 and and 8x10 could be more like 7.9x9.9. The rectangle is the most common size for a reason: it is the most versatile. Today's dinning room rug could be tomorrow's living room rug.

Runners - 2.5x8 is by far the most common size of runner. From there, they usually go up in increments of 2'. Many runners are now available "by the foot" which make your possibilities virtually unlimited.

Oval -Oval are not as common as some of the other shapes. Their application is fairly specific. Outside of braided rugs (which come in any size oval) the most common size is 8x10ish. The majority the Rug Studio's handmade rugs can be custom made as an oval of any size.

Round - There are more choices than ever before in rounds: from traditional to contemporary. The most common size s are 6' and 8' rounds although smaller and larger are also available.

Square - Square rugs are very unique and rare. As their name implies, they have equal width and length. Therefore, when looking for a square rug, look for sizes such as 4x4, 8x8, etc. Square rugs are an ideal fit for square rooms.