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What size and shape rug for entryway/ foyer? Advice please

5 years ago

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I want to change rug in my foyer and feel that 5x 7 or 8’ would be rather large. Currently have a round rug that is 66” in diameter (perhaps a little small?). Should I go with a 5x 7 or a larger round rug? The area without furniture included is about 10’ wide by 10 feet to the columns. The two measuring tapes laid out are about the size of a 5x 7 rug. one rug I like is 5x 8, so wondering if that extra foot would look too large?

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JAN MOYER
5 years ago
% x7 or 8 looks fine. Hate the round.
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User
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Definitely too small! I am also not loving the round shape. I would get a larger rectangle rug and lay it so the length runs perpendicular with the entry door. Something similar to this...
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