A 5×8 rug sits between accent and area rug territory — it is too large to read as a purely decorative mat, but smaller than the 8×10 and 9×12 sizes that anc... Read More
A 5×8 rug sits between accent and area rug territory — it is too large to read as a purely decorative mat, but smaller than the 8×10 and 9×12 sizes that anchor most living rooms. At Lulu and Georgia, the 5×8 rug collection brings together wool, jute, flatweave, and performance rugs in this size for the rooms and situations where a 5×8 is the right answer: a bedroom where the rug extends from the foot of the bed to the seating area, a small dining room, a home office, or a living room that does not have the footprint for a larger size.
What rooms does a 5x8 rug work in?
A 5×8 rug is most appropriate in a small to medium bedroom (queen bed with the rug placed at the foot extending toward the seating area), a small dining room where the table is 36-42 inches wide, a home office, a smaller sitting room or den, or as a layering rug on top of a larger flatweave in a living room. In a standard living room with a full sofa arrangement, a 5×8 is generally too small to anchor the seating — an 8×10 or 9×12 is the correct size for most living room configurations.
How do I place a 5x8 rug in a bedroom?
In a bedroom with a queen bed, place the 5×8 rug horizontally at the foot of the bed so the rug extends 18-24 inches on each side of the bed's width and approximately 24 inches beyond the foot. This creates a landing strip of rug when getting out of bed without requiring the rug to extend under the bed itself. Alternatively, center the rug under the bed so it extends 18 inches beyond each side and 18 inches at the foot — in this placement, a 5×8 works for a full or queen bed but will feel small with a king.
What constructions are available in 5x8 rugs at Lulu and Georgia?
The 5×8 collection spans hand-knotted and hand-tufted wool rugs, natural fiber rugs in jute and sisal, flatweave kilims and dhurries, performance polypropylene and nylon rugs in washable constructions, and indoor/outdoor rugs in solution-dyed materials. Most styles offered in larger sizes are available in 5×8; the full range of constructions and pile heights in this size is represented across the collection.
Also explore: 6 x 9 Rugs, 8 x 10 Rugs, Bedroom Rugs, Living Room Rugs, Rug Pads.
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Ajnur Hand-Tufted Wool Rug
From $68.00
Akins Rug
From $42.00
Alfonso Hand-Tufted Wool Rug
From $89.00
Amalia Rug
From $63.00
Amari Handwoven Rug
From $259.00
Anatole Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $105.00
Anders Morrocan-Style Handwoven Wool Rug
From $113.00
Anina Moroccan-Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $68.00
Anita Handwoven Wool Rug
From $300.00
Antonella Handwoven Jute Rug
From $74.00
Arata Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $158.00
Asaiah Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $329.00
Ascani Hand-Tufted Wool Rug
From $698.00
Bana Hand-Tufted Wool Rug
From $58.00
Barraza Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $121.00
Barrow Hand-Tufted Wool-Blend Rug by Jeremiah Brent x Loloi
From $66.00
Barrow III Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Jeremiah Brent x Loloi
From $88.00
Basel Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $619.00
Baya Handwoven Wool Rug
From $99.00
Baylor Handwoven Wool Rug
From $115.00
Baz Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $269.00
Beddow Flatweave Jute Rug by Jake Arnold
From $328.00
Bedros Hand-Tufted Wool Moroccan-Style Rug
From $650.00
Beech Handwoven Wool-Blend Rug
From $68.00
Behren Wool Rug
From $189.00
Bexley I Rug by Amber Lewis x Loloi
From $81.00
Bexley II Rug by Amber Lewis x Loloi
From $81.00
Bexley IV Rug by Amber Lewis x Loloi
From $81.00
Bexley V Rug by Amber Lewis x Loloi
From $81.00
Billie Rug by Amber Lewis x Loloi
From $44.00
Bimini Indoor / Outdoor Handwoven Rug
From $135.00
Birdie Indoor / Outdoor Rug by Becki Owens x Surya
From $55.00
Bisan Rug
From $95.00
Bluma Handwoven Indoor / Outdoor Rug
From $208.00
Bollen Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
From $118.00
Boswell Hand-Tufted Wool Rug
From $88.00
