Is it possible to put a rectangular rug under the table.
What shape rug under round table.
The guideline is that the rug should be 30 wider than the table on every side so the chairs don t fall off when pulled out.
So with the extension in i need to cover a space with a rug of approximately 92 44 24 24 for the table width and a chair on each side by 110 62 24 24 for the chairs on each end.
For a round rug under a round table place the table in the center.
Than you may want or may need a rectangular shaped rug or a round shaped rug.
Or a 9 x 11 rectangle would be the smallest.
You can sometimes get away with 24 that means a 9 10 foot round rug.
Using an indoor outdoor rug will save you a lot of headaches for accidents that may occur.
The clean lines of a square rug however tie in with boxy chairs or a modern chandelier with.
As for rug shape a round rug visually coordinates with a round table and curvy chairs for example.
In that case rectangle position the chairs so they back up towards the corners of the rug.
You need about 24 or a little less for each chair to be pulled out for seating.
My table is 44 round and with the 18 extension the table is 44 x 62.
With a square or rectangular rug in a large room center or off set the table to fit the room.