Our 9x12 area rugs are for large living rooms, sectionals, dining tables for eight and king beds. Indoor styles are low-pile prints with a non-slip backing that go in a large-capacity washer. For a big patio there are outdoor 9x12s as well, along with Wash Free spill-proof styles.
Ovela Washable Leaping Tiger Sage Rug
Tavira Washable Botanical Forest Animal Ivory Rug
Azric Washable Halloween Gothic Floral Black Rug
Fyra Washable Halloween Spider Web Black Rug
Fenra Washable Modern Floral Print Green Rugs
Varda Washable Persian Floral Beige & Navy Rug
Aviara Washable Vintage Blooming Floral Bird Navy Rug
Javrin Washable Persian Vintage Brown Rug
Fluxa Modern Abstract Print Soft Blue Rug Blue
Evara Washable Vintage Botanical Teal Rug
Living Rooms and Open-Plan Spaces
A 9x12 is about 108 x 144 inches, enough for a sofa, chairs and coffee table to sit fully on the rug with a walkway around them.
In an open-plan room it marks where the living area ends, and many of these designs also come in 10x14 for an even bigger space.
| Space | How a 9x12 fits |
|---|---|
| Living room | Every furniture leg on it |
| Sectional | Sectional and coffee table |
| Dining room | Table for eight, chairs on |
9x12 Outdoor Rugs
This size includes outdoor rugs big enough for a patio dining set or a deck lounge area, and our size guide rates a 9x12 for eight to ten people.
The reversible polypropylene rugs hose clean and don't go in the washer. They are light, so weigh down the corners or stake them on windy days.
Chenille-top patio rugs have a non-slip backing and are machine washable on a low-temperature gentle cycle.
9x12 Rug FAQs
Will a 9x12 rug fit in a washer?
A washable 9x12 needs a washer of 4.2 cu ft or more, so many people use a large front-loader or a laundromat machine. Wash Free 9x12s mostly wipe clean, so they need washing far less often.
What rug size is appropriate for a 9x12 room?
A 6x9, which leaves about 18 inches of floor on every side. A 9x12 rug itself suits rooms of roughly 12x15 feet and up.
Which rug size is better for a king bed, 9x12 or 8x10?
A 9x12 turned sideways leaves almost 3 feet of rug on each side of a king, which suits a large primary bedroom. An 8x10 leaves under 2 feet a side and fits a tighter room.