Office Rug Guide

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Home office setup with a desk, chair, and computer monitor on an ivory rug.

Choosing the Right Office Rug Matters

Your office rug does more than add comfort. A good office rug:

Defines your workspace and improves proportions.
Keeps your office chair rolling smoothly without catching edges.
Prevents you from buying a too small rug for under desk areas that feels out of scale.
Adds polished, functional style to your home office or traditional office

Living room with a grey striped rug, sofa, chair, and desk.

Office Rug Sizes

What size rug for office spaces works best? Follow these general rules:

Leave 1–2 feet of clearance between the edge of the rug and walls.
Choose a desk rug that is at least 18-24” larger than the desk footprint on all sides.
Low-pile office rugs are best for rolling chairs; plush rugs can catch wheels.

For a balanced look, center both your office furniture and the rug.

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Common Office Rug Sizes

These office rug sizes fit most layouts:

4x6 Office Rugs

Works as a small rug for under desks in tight spaces

5x8 Office Rugs

Most popular home office rug size; covers most of the desk and office chair areas

6x9 Office Rugs

Fits small-to-medium size offices with extra room

8x10 Office Rugs

Offers full coverage in standard 8x10 or 10x10 offices

9x12 Office Rugs

Large office carpet rugs for executive offices or multi-station workspaces.

Custom-Size Office Rugs

Best for work spaces with unique layouts or those looking for personalization

How to Place a Rug in Your Office

The right placement of a rug for home office or traditional office depends on your desk. Consider these desk & rug layouts:

Wooden desk with chair on a blue lattice patterned rug in a home office with built-in bookshelves.

Desk is Centered in the Room

Center the rug under the desk; ensure all sides have equal spacing. Keep a border of 18-24" of bare floor between the rug and the walls of the room.

Wooden office desk with chair, laptop, and decor items on a grey and beige chevron patterned rug.

Desk is Against the Wall

Place a small office rug under the desk and chair so that most of the furniture legs rest on top. Leave a 4-6” border of bare floor between the wall and the rug.

Modern home office with a L-shaped desk, chair, and computer setup. A beige grid-pattern rug anchors the room.

L-Shaped or Corner Desks

Use larger rugs (6x9 or 8x10) to cover the front of the desk and all seating areas; Opt for a custom size office rug, if needed.

Add a rug pad to keep your office rug in place & protect your floor.

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Well Woven - Penda Custom Rug - Cream and Light Grey rug in a study area

Which Rug Shapes Works Best in an Office?

Rectangular: Most common and versatile
Round: Adds softness and works well in square rooms or small offices
Square: Creates symmetry in even-shaped spaces

Office Rug Colors and Patterns

The color and pattern of your office rug can influence mood, productivity, and how cohesive the space feels. Consider the following:

Your Existing Decor

Select an office rug color that ties in with your existing desk, flooring, or wall color.
Use texture to complement your workspace aesthetic (low profile for modern; high pile for cozy)
Choose a rug size that fully fits your desk and chair to ground the workspace.

The Size & Lighting of Your Space

Light office rugs brighten small or dim spaces; dark office rugs add warmth to large, open offices.
Go neutral for calm, professional looks, or add pattern/color to energize creative areas.

Patterns for Personality and Practicality

Striped or geometric office rugs can elongate a room and add structure.
Organic, abstract offie rug patterns soften edges and make a space feel relaxed.
Small repeating patterns help conceal spills and wear but may feel busy.