Dining Room Table & Rug: Your Guide To Balancing Your Dining Room Interior

Dining room rugs are a must-have accent that will uplift your interior, anchor your dining room table, and elevate your space's practicality and overall atmosphere.

In this blog, we explain why every dining room table needs a rug, offer helpful tips for choosing the perfect rug, and showcase our top picks to inspire your search.

Keep reading to discover why this classic combination is unmatched, and find out how you can embrace it in your dining room interior!

Why Your Dining Room Table Needs a Rug

Dining room rugs present many benefits that make them both functional and aesthetically enhancing accents.

They have the power to define your dining area while highlighting and anchoring your dining table and seating, which fosters a balanced and dynamic interior. They add a layer of warmth and comfort to those enjoying meals in your dining room, which helps create an inviting and cozy atmosphere.

Rugs serve as a base layer that absorb sound and enhance balanced acoustics, making every meal time a relaxing and enjoyable experience. They also protect your floors from food or drink spills and scratches caused from moving chars and table legs.

Choosing The Perfect Rug For Your Dining Room Table

When shopping around for dining room table rugs, there are a few important considerations to think about. Understanding what a dining room rug needs will help you refine your shop and easily find the perfect edition for your dining table.

Here are the key features to look out for when shopping for dining room rugs:

  • Size Matters: In order to achieve a balanced dining room interior, your rug needs to be proportionate to your dining table and overall dining room space. A rug needs to be big enough to accommodate not only your dining table but also your dining chairs. A good rule of thumb is to aim for around 24 inches of extra rug space beyond your dining table.

  • Coordinate With Your Dining Table Shape: A rug has the power to frame and accentuate your dining table. By choosing a rug that coordinates with your dining room table's silhouette, you'll achieve a harmoniously balanced and tasteful space.

  • Coordinate Colors: A rug will take center stage in your dining room, so it's important to choose a color that aligns with your interior aesthetic. If you want to create an eye-catching statement, go for a bold, vibrant patterned rug, or if you're after more of a chic, understated, Modern Farmhouse vibe, a fine-textured, neutral rug will do the trick.

  • Prioritise Durability: Dining area rugs must be durable enough to withstand high traffic and the occasional spill of food or drinks. Opt for materials that are easy to clean, stain-resistant, waterproof, and antimicrobial, like bamboo and polyester. This will ensure you're investing in a long-lasting rug that will serve your dining room for many years.

  • Consider Pile Height: Avoid choosing a high pile rug for your dining room because higher piles can easily catch food spills, trap moisture, and breed germs. They can also be a trip hazard. Instead, opt for a low-pile construction, which is easier to maintain and safer.

Stylish Dining Room Area Rugs Edit: Our Top 5 Picks

Need some inspiration for your next dining room rug? We've shortlisted our most durable, stylish, and versatile options designed to uplift any dining room interior.

Here are our top five dining room area rug picks available to shop at Viesso:

1. Thatch Woven Floor Mat by Chilewich

The Thatch Woven Floor Mat is masterfully brought to life with a selection of woven textiles, including TerraStrand® and Microban® yarns., which combine to deliver a durable, easy to clean surface. It's also complete with a slip-resistant latex base, which saves you from getting a rug pad.

Thatch Woven Floor Mat by Chilewich - Umber Thatch Weave.

Its fine woven composure provides a subtle layer of texture, making it perfect for minimalist, understated interiors. Take your pick from an assortment of sophisticated muted colors, including 'Dove' gray, 'Pebble' brown, 'Rain' blue, and lots more!

2. Gerda Woven Plastic Rug by Brita

The Gerda Woven Plastic Rug is a superior choice for both indoor and outdoor dining settings. Crafted in Sweden from phthalates-free vinyl foil, this rug delivers exceptional durability and provides a food safe and allergy-friendly base for dining.

Gerda Woven Plastic Rug by Brita - Blue Gerda Woven Rug.

Its material makes it incredibly easy to clean, by hand or machine, and incredibly stain and moisture resistant, so you needn't worry about occasional food or drink spills.

Beyond its practical qualities, the Gerda Woven Plastic Rug also boasts versatility thanks to its reversible design which lets you switch up your dining room interior as you please.

Choose from a variety of Art Deco-inspired designs with a contemporary twist in a range of colors, including monochromatic black and white, refreshing pale blue and white, and mustard yellow and white.

3. Bamboo Woven Floor Mat by Chilewich

The Bamboo Woven Floor Mat is made from an innovative combination of TerraStrand®, Microban®, and bamboo textiles, making this rug naturally antimicrobial, resistant, and super easy to clean. It features a signature Chilewich latex backing which provides slip resistance, conveniently saving you from adding a rug pad.

Bamboo Woven Floor Mat by Chilewich - Oat Weave Floor Mat.

This bespoke rug boasts a clean, understated aesthetic that's available in a variety of colors, including rich Cranberry, verdant Spring Green, calming Oat, and many more.

Whether you have a bright and bold interior or a contemporary, moody interior, there's a Bamboo Woven Floor mat suited to every dining room style!

4. SVEA Mud Metallic & Mud Runner Rug by Viesso

Our SVEA Mud Metallic & Mud Runner Rug is an exceptionally versatile dining room rug choice that effortlessly aligns with indoor and outdoor dining settings.

Svea Metallic Mud & Mud Runner Rug by Pappelina - 28" x 35"

This masterfully crafted rug is loom woven using soft Swedish plastic, which delivers stress-free maintenance, impressive longevity, and divine comfort.

Its intricately woven composure and neutral metallic color add an inviting touch of warmth and style to any dining room interior, making it a perfect choice for every home.

5. Faces Round Woven Rug by Ligne Pure

The Faces Round Woven Rug features a superior blend of premium wool and polyester, which harmoniously marry to create a long-lasting and resistant structure. 

Faces Round Woven Rug by Ligne Pure - 461.057.AE114.

By nature, wool is fire-resistant, dirt-repellent, and antimicrobial, while polyester is moisture-resistant, stain-resistant, and exceptionally strong, making this combo unmatched for kitchen and dining room settings.

The Faces Round Rug features a circular shape that perfectly fits beneath round dining tables. It's unique design displays contemporary, continuous line faces, making it more than just a rug, but also an artistic statement!

Refresh Your Dining Room With Viesso

Find everything you need to transform your dining room interior into a functional and stylish space at Viesso!

We offer a curated selection of sustainable dining room furniture and accessories from leading designers, including Ethnicraft, Greenington, James De Wulf, and many more.

From understated Scandinavian pieces to retro Mid-Century Modern designs, our bespoke range caters to every interior and preference.

Discover our Modern Dining Room Furniture today!

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