An area rug is simply a carpet, often much smaller than the dimensions of the room. Unlike wall-to-wall carpeting, which stretches across the entire room, area rugs come in a variety of sizes, such as 5’x8’ and 8’x11’ being some of the most popular sizes. Some area rugs are geometric (often rectangular or circular in form), while others come in irregular, organic shapes (such as sheepskin or cowhide area rugs).
