{"id":975,"date":"2022-03-06T17:49:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T22:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/?p=975"},"modified":"2022-03-06T17:49:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T22:49:19","slug":"how-to-use-a-6x9-rug-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-6x9-rug-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a 6&#215;9 Rug in Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>How to Use a 6&#215;9 Rug in Your Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes come in all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes the rug you need isn\u2019t a \u201ctraditional\u201d size. The most common rug sizes purchased on Rugs.com are 5&#215;8 and 7&#215;10. But what if you need a rug that falls in between? Don\u2019t worry! Rugs.com carries 6&#215;9 rugs for those rooms that are too big or too small for the most common rug sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An exciting new feature on Rugs.com lets you see many of our rugs in a photo of your room that you upload. You can move the rug 360\u00b0 and see how it looks under furniture. This \u201cSee in My Room\u201d feature allows you to see the 6&#215;9 rug you choose in action in your home. And, we offer free 30-day returns, so satisfaction is guaranteed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we are going to talk about 6&#215;9 rugs, how to use them, and provide some beautiful examples from Rugs.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How do you measure a room for a rug?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring a room for a rug is simple and it only requires a few tools. To measure a room for a rug, you will need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painter\u2019s tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps for measuring a room for a rug:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place furniture exactly how you want it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are measuring for a dining room rug, pull out each chair as if someone is trying to sit down. You will want the pulled-out chair to still be covered by your dining room rug.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a living room rug, arrange your furniture normally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frame the area with the painter\u2019s tape.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure all furniture in a sitting area is touching the rug area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure it out with the measuring tape.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down the dimensions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring an area for a rug is that simple. Don\u2019t worry if you get a strange measurement and your space needs a 6&#215;9 rug. Rugs.com has a huge selection of rugs that will fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Uses for 6&#215;9 rugs<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nice thing about 6&#215;9 rugs is that they are rectangular and will match the typical shape of most living rooms, outdoor seating areas, and bedrooms. When you place your new rug in your living room, for instance, you will want the long edge to run parallel with the room or the largest piece of furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/rugs?query=6x9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6&#215;9 rugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect for:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller sized living room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor seating area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedroom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Layering<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layering is an exciting new trend in rug decorating. This technique layers a smaller rug on top of a larger rug to provide some texture and interesting color combinations to a room. Layering is a free expression of your personality as a decorator and homeowner, so feel free to experiment. Try out a few different combinations from Rugs.com like this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/sandy-beige-6x9-arlo-area-rug-6331054?pos=16&amp;rt=aisle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandy Beige 6&#215;9 Arlo Rug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a textured top piece for a larger area rug.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Smaller Sized Living Room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/light-brown-6x9-angelica-area-rug-6258570\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Brown 6&#215;9 Angelica Rug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect addition to any smaller-sized living room. Its medium pile is soft and inviting and the subtle colors will highlight your furniture well. The border is symmetrical and will nicely frame a glass table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Rugs.com Note: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you remember to purchase a rug pad with your 6&#215;9 rug for safety. You can easily add a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/can-i-use-a-rug-pad-on-my-floor\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rug pad<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to any purchase in your cart!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sitting Rooms<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sitting rooms and sunrooms, try this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blue-6x9-amina-area-rug-6251384\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue 6&#215;9 Amina Rug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add traditional style. The beautiful pattern and blue and gold coloring will be a conversation starter as you visit with friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Outdoor Seating Areas<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange furniture in outdoor seating areas as you would your living room. When you measure for an outdoor rug, follow the same steps above and make sure the rug you purchase will cover the front legs of each piece of furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blue-6x9-outdoor-border-area-rug-6257982\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue 6&#215;9 Outdoor Border Rug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will have the same effect outdoors as the living room rug mentioned above has indoors. Its simple pattern and beautiful blue color will make you want to spend more time outside this summer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Bedrooms<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to feature a 6&#215;9 rug in your bedroom is at the foot of your bed. Take a picture of your bedroom to be uploaded to the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/walnut-6x9-pioneer-area-rug-6339892?pos=22&amp;rt=aisle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See in My Room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d feature on Rugs.com. Then choose your favorite 6&#215;9 rug and click that button and upload the picture. Then you can see how the 6&#215;9 rug fits at the foot of your bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/walnut-6x9-pioneer-area-rug-6339892?pos=22&amp;rt=aisle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnut 6&#215;9 Pioneer Rug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see how it looks at the foot of your bed at every angle with the \u201cSee in My Room\u201d feature button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rugs.com has customer service agents available 24\/7 to answer any of your questions. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rugs.com\/customer-service\/contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Use a 6&#215;9 Rug in Your Home &nbsp; Homes come in all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes the rug you need isn\u2019t a \u201ctraditional\u201d size. The most common rug sizes purchased on Rugs.com are 5&#215;8 and 7&#215;10. But what if you need a rug that falls in between? Don\u2019t worry! 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