Make sure your rug size includes some chair room. Measure the top of the table and add 24-30 inches to each side so you have room to easily pull out and push in a chair while sitting in it. It’s really a hassle if the dining room rug is not large enough and the back legs of your chair keep going over the edge of the rug.

Synthetic rugs might be a better choice for your dining room because they allow chairs to slide easier than hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.