College Living Room

Dorm rooms usually have basic tile or even concrete floors, making the floor cold and leaving the room looking bare. Most students end up bringing an area rug to spruce up their living environment. The square footage of your dorm room will determine what size rug you should bring, so double check with your college before making a purchase.  Since rugs involve shared space, you’ll need to contact your roommate to determine what to bring. Sizing options include small (3 ’x 5’ = 15 sq. ft), medium (5’ x 8’ = 40 sq. ft), large (6’ x 9’=54 sq. ft), and extra-large (9’ x 12’ = 108 sq. ft).

If you’re looking to get a rug for your bed area, the most popular choice of students is the medium 5’ x 8’. For more extensive floor coverage, we’ve noticed the 6’ x 9’ or 9’ x 12’ is frequently shared by roommates. Considering the messy nature of dorm rooms and the likelihood of spills and stains, we recommend you avoid bringing anything expensive. A cheap rug or carpet that you won’t feel bad about throwing out at the end of the year is the smarter choice. Finding dirt cheap rugs is super easy and for those on a tight college budget, thrift stores such as Goodwill and The Salvation Army often have a wide variety of different styles and sizes. If transporting your rug to college is a problem, you always have the option of using an in-store pick up option from a retailer near your school.