Some of the most popular rug sizes, 5x7 area rugs and 5x8 area rugs, can unroll color and cushion throughout your home. Use a 5x7 rug or a 5x8 rug in a child’s bedroom or guest bedroom, underneath a twin bed. These rugs 5x8 can be used in a medium or large kitchen, positioned in front of the sink to add padding for those hours spent preparing all the specialties of the house. These medium-sized rugs are often the best fit for your home office space or under a small dining set. And while most living rooms and family rooms benefit from larger sizes, you may choose a 5x8 rug in some small conversation areas, placed under a coffee table and the front legs of a set of chairs.

There’s many ways to use a medium-sized area rug, and there are even more design options available to you. Shop Gabberts’ fine selection of hand-knotted area rugs, and bring home a timeless piece of art for your floors, that no one else will have and that will never look outdated. You can also choose from classic to contemporary styles from the names to know in rugs: Feizy Rugs, Karastan Rugs, Loloi Rugs and Rizzy Rugs to name drop a few.

Now that you’ve decided on a rug size and style, it’s important to pick the colors that will match and complement your existing wall colors, furnishings and favorite pieces of décor. Find a new rug that you simply adore? Start from the ground up! A one-of-a-kind area rug is perfect inspiration for a room re-design or update. Choose furniture in neutral shades that will suit the warm or cool tones of your rug muse, and select wall art that mimics one or two of the rug shades.

From stunning Oriental patterns to bold geometric prints, there’s a pattern for any space; or you can skip the ornamentation altogether and focus on texture with a solid-colored rugs 5x8 . No matter your style, invest in a quality rug from Gabberts that’s without comparison in looks or performance.