I generally choose a rug that will fit the table and chairs when they are occupied(~24" from edge of table). My vote would be for 9x11 but you could probably get away with 8x10 if your chairs aren't too large. Is there anything else in the room?

I would love to update this room, but for now I need a new rug. My previous rug was sized very large so that it fit under the piano bench. I never like the way this looked but it was functional at the time. My question to all the GW experts is: Do I have a rug sized to fit under the chair and couch in a certain way, or do I just go with 9x12 or 8x10. I am going to go with a simple solid camel colored rug. I think I saw a previous thread that there actual ways to size a rug in a space. TIA!

Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc. ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9 I like the light colored one best I think... and I definitely want a modern pattern. I found a local retailer who can do custom size rugs (even custom variations of rug patterns in store with colors we match / pick out). I checked this one out. Was thinking I could even change the black to blue? But I kind of like the black for contrast. Or is that too many colors? Or should I go for more COLOR? I need COLOR IN MY LIFE! But, I could do that with pillows, art, and accessories..... ? I am planning on doing automatic shades, not drapes, in this room.. prob neutral so won't add much color. Also, don't mind the outdoor furniture that's all bunched up against the window... and I just put the orange pillows on the sofa to try and get some color going for reference. You all are so much help!

General guidelines would suggest seating that faces your fireplace/architectural focal point of the space. I encourage you to put the TV on that wall too. You may have to open a space inside the bookcase for it and have wiring installed, but you'll get TV out of the traffic path from the front door. I assume there is a matching bookcase left of the FP. That's where I'd put the TV, away from window glare. More photos of the missing walls would help get the room arranged so that an appropriate rug could be suggested. Comment and use the Photo button to upload pix.